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CRIME TRENDS: Lucan Garda Station is 39th-busiest in country P3

Super efforts: Congratulating local rowers SUPERVALU Palmerstown’s Denis

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Hogan and James Moriarty were delighted to welcome local lads Sean and Niall Beggan to the busy store recently. As members of Chapelizod/Islandbridge Commercial Rowing Club, Sean and Niall recently won the Junior 14 Quad Rowing championships, and Single Scull Junior Rowing, sponsored by Supervalu Palmerstown. In addition to Sean and Niall, the talented team that won the Junior 14 included Jim Phelan, Ryan Baskerville and Rory Keogh (rowing cox).

SDCC criticised over school’s traffic plan Traffic concerns for St Andrew’s NS – Cllr Lavelle

I PAUL HOSFORD

SDCC has this week granted planning permission for the proposed new school for St Andrew’s National School, but has been criticised for a lack of traffic management planning.

Councillor William Lavelle (FG) welcomed the approval

of planning permission, but expressed concerns relating to traffic management and pedestrian safety and called for the retention of a pedestrian crossing to the east of the school.

He said: “I am particularly disappointed, given that councillors had raised concerns regarding traffic management

in this general area at previous council meetings.

“Irrespective of the grant of permission, I will be raising the issues relating to traffic management at council level, and seeking action on the various issues of concern identified during this planning process.”

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ENTERTAINMENT: LOCAL CHARITY Late local teen is remembered with fundraiser FOUR-PIECE PLAYING AT THE TALL SHIPS EVENT

The Riptide Movement set to make a splash ...

I PAUL HOSFORD phosford@gazettegroup.com

LOCAL rock and roll heroes The Riptide Movement will join musical legends such as Ash, The Undertones and Jerry Fish this weekend when the Tall Ships Festival returns to Dublin for the first time in 14 years.

One of the highlights of the weekend will be a free open-air music stage, featuring the likes of Lucan’s favourite sons, as well as The Mighty Stef, Delorentos and Mark Geary.

The slot comes as the latest in a huge year for the four-piece Riptides, whose second album, Keep On Keepin’ On, came out earlier this year.

The album – €40,000, one orchestra, four studios, a clatter of musicians, two years and a deranged individual on a didgeridoo – in the making, came as the follow-up to 2009’s What About The Tip Jars?, which spent two weeks in the Irish top 20.

Keep On... has outstripped its predecessor, and peaked at number six in the Irish charts and, following the Tall Ships and Electric Picnic festivals, the band will play their biggest headline slot, to date.

On November 10, they will take to the stage in Dublin’s famous Olympia Theatre, with tickets

priced at €16.85 and €19.50.

The Riptide Movement are an independent band in the complete sense of the word. They are selfmanaged, self-produced, self-distributed and selfpublished, and are their own booking agent.

At a time when record labels are going bust and the banks aren’t lending to anybody, The Riptide Movement are sourcing new revenue streams and investment opportunities.

While record stores are closing and artists are lamenting the death of CD sales, they’re selling thousands.

The Tall Ships event will see four days of music, as well as family entertainment with imaginative family events including a wooden family games area, aquatic-themed events, a pirate’s cove, kids water activities, a carousel, a “silent disco”, caterpillar Olympics, opera in the open and an engaging “sea orchestra”, where children will make their own maritime music.

Added to that, the River Liffey will come alive as 42 magnificent tall ships prepare to depart and sail out of the capital on Sunday, August 26, at 11am, in a stunning parade as one of the key highlight of the weekend’s entertainment.

Alex Mehta’s sister, Sophie, was joined by Sarah Coakley, Maria Pigott, Denise Collins, Sarah Walsh and Roisin Kearns

Kicking-off to help honour Alex A

CLONDALKIN teenager was honoured recently with friends, family members and well-wishers uniting for the Alex Mehta 10-Year Anniversary Tournament. The late teen, who passed away in 2002, was remembered with the special fundraising soccer tournament, which saw teams kicking off to help fundraise for the cancer unit, St John’s Ward, in Our Lady’s

Hospital Crumlin. His sister, Sophie, who organised the event, said that as it was the ten-year anniversary of Alex’s passing, the family “wanted to do something to mark this special event”. All entrants were asked to pay €5, with Sophie saying that the family wished to help support the cancer unit – a noble cause that the players were happy to play for.

Niamh Farrelly, Jennifer Cleary, Toni Bonnie and Ciara Duffy. Pictures: Ania Sherlock

Padraig Kearns

Stephen Connelly

Katie and Sean Duffy with Ashley O’Carroll

Eimear Coleman and Aisling Kennedy

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POLICING CSO figures analyse Lucan’s crime levels

Gardai dealt with 1,700 cases in 2011 I PAUL HOSFORD phosford@gazettegroup.com

LUCAN Garda Station is the 39th-busiest in the country, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office last week.

Overall, the station dealt with 1,700 cases in 2011 – more than fourand-a-half cases a day.

While nearby Tallaght and Blanchardstown have taken the headlines as the country-wide leaders in burglaries, with 922 and 628 respectively, Lucan fared comparatively well, even adjusting for the differences in population, with 174 offences reported in 2011.

In terms of more serious offences, such as murders, attempted murders and assaults, Lucan recorded 63 such incidents – 34 less than Clondalkin, and 80 less than Ronanstown.

There were 113 controlled drugs offences dealt with by the Lucan station, while there were 271 offences under the heading “Damage to Property and the Environment”.

Dangerous and negligent acts accounted for 76 reports, with 40 reports of fraud and deception, and 171 Public Order offences.

There were 29 robbery, extortion and hijacking offences, and 19 weapons

offences.

Thefts and related offences were by far the most common reported crime in Lucan, with 743 of the overall 1,700 offences coming under that category.

The overall numbers show incidents of crime creeping upwards in Lucan, with the total number of offences showing a rise of 13.5% between the most recent figures and those of 2010.

In 2010, Lucan Garda station dealt with 1,470 crimes, with 142 of those being burglaries – an 18.4% rise in just a year.

The burglary figure rise is in keeping with the rest

Lucan Garda Station is the 39th-busiest in the country, according to new CSO figures, which show, for example, a rise in local burglaries

of the country, with Ronanstown and Clondalkin posting one-year rises of 29.6% and 20.9%, respectively.

Overall, Lucan has seen a 12.8% rise in crime

in the years 2007 and 2011, but the number has dropped on a total scale since 2003, by 5.3%.

The Central Statistics Office publishes figures for crime trends nation-

ally every quarter. That data has now been made available in an interactive format prepared by the All-Island Research Observatory (Airo), part of NUI Maynooth.

CHARITY

Zumba and help Pieta A PAIR of local Zumba instructors will hold a 90-minute Zumba-thon in aid of Pieta House in the coming weeks.

Linda Meyler and her colleague, Breda Kelly, are hosting a Zumbathon charity event to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity on Friday, September 14 – which is at the end of Suicide Awareness Week – in Colaiste Phadraig CBS in Roselawn, Lucan, at 8pm.

T he duo’s classes already attract a number of local people along to dance, and it is hoped they will come out and support this event, which has already attracted the support of a number of local businesses.

For further information, contact Linda at 087 643 2408.

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FUNDING: HOUSEHOLD CHARGE

ECOLOGY: COWS KEEPING THE GRASS SHORT IN CONSERVATION PROJECT

St Catherine’s Park gets cattle A HERD of Scottish Highland cattle have been causing “amoosment” for visitors to St Catherine’s Park.

The cattle, which are on loan from a local farmer, are part of a nature conservation project that is taking place at the park.

Fingal County Council’s (FCC) Parks Service have identified St Catherine’s Park as a demonstration project for floodplain management along the Liffey for nature conservation and, rather than allow floodplains to turn to grassland, this project is seen as a way of viewing these fields in a new light and to help create a mosaic of typical floodplain habitats along the river.

So far, the project has seen the restoration of a stream, with a new course and new pools created

along the stream, which, it is hoped, will attract new wetland plants, frogs, dragonflies and wetland birds such as herons.

FCC says the Highland Cattle are present to keep the grass short in the adjacent field.

It is hoped that the diversity of wetlands, hay meadow, grazed meadows and wet woodland will attract more plants and wildlife.

Across the county, there are a range of initiatives taking place at the instigation of the council’s parks service.

Included in those initiatives is one at Portmarnock, where the council and local community association have been working with local landowners to eliminate giant hogweed from the Sluice River catchment at Kinsealy and Portmarnock.

Council warns of need to pay fee

Although it is a decorative plant, giant hogweed is very dangerous, causing serious burns and scarring when its sap comes into contact with skin which is subsequently exposed to sunlight.

Meanwhile, ramblers along Howth Head will soon be treated to the sight of a herd of goats who will be working hard to keep down the overgrowth and brambles along the area.

The goats are sourced from Newbridge Farm, one of FCC’s Heritage Properties, and are due to arrive at Howth this week.

These pilot schemes are an “innovative way of using animals suitable for the terrain to help the council manage the landscape in an ecologically sound manner,” says the council.

Baaaa-t’s better: Shearing a sheep to help it cool down and stay healthy THERE was nothing sheepish about this farming expert when he

took part in a shearing event at Corkagh Park recently, where this animal was given a woolly efficient all-over haircut.

While lots of families and children looked on in the Pet Farm enclosure near the visitor centre and rose garden, Tom Burnett set to his task, relieving this sheep of his particularly thick coat. Using his expert skills, Tom, a parks staff member based at Sean Walsh Park, soon had the sheep, and another, shorn of their coats, which greatly assist in preventing overheating and controlling disease, with the bonus effect of showing locals a little glimpse of farming work.

LOCAL householders have been warned that a Government agency is set to proceed with legal action against those who have not paid the household charge.

The warning came after it was revealed last weekend that more than €100 million has been received, to date, from 990,459 households nationally in respect of payments of the controversial charge.

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) has advanced the process of analysing data to identify householders who have not yet registered and paid the household charge.

The first data set was completed and letters were issued by South Dublin County Council in July. A second data set is due for completion in September, with further letters set to be issued by the council.

Proceedings The local authority has legislative power to bring legal proceedings for an offence; however, before any proceedings are commenced, those who have not paid will be written to and given the opportunity to pay. Following cuts to its budget last month, South Dublin County Council repeated its calls for locals to pay the charge.

The council said:“The charge is necessary to enable this council to continue to provide local services, including fire and emergency services, roads, water, housing, parks, libraries and our community development and arts programmes.”

To date, 61% of property owners have registered for the charge nationally.

Payment of the charge, and all penalties due, can be made online at www. householdcharge.ie; by posting an application form to PO Box 12168, Dublin 1; or paid in person at South Dublin County Council offices in Tallaght and Clondalkin.

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COMMUNITY Lucan Lodge Nursing Home residents and staff

Maureen Quinn and Mary Dowley

Janette and Annette Duff with Kathleen Moore. Pictures: Ian Fleming

Home serves up a day to remember ESIDENTS, staff members, guests and visitors greatly enjoyed the summer barbecue at Lucan Lodge Nursing Home recently, where the sun made a rare appearance to help lift everyone’s spirits.

In addition to the great, hot bar-

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Noeleen Crotty

becue food, a number of games, live music, a little dancing and more added to the day’s fun, with the event proving a great way to help everyone at the home share some fun memories.

Located just outside the village, Lucan Lodge’s original house was

Ursula, Lilian and Geraldine Kennedy

Colm and Carmel Gaffney

built in the 1600s and was part of Lucan Demesne, which is now the Italian Embassy. The 72-bed care facility caters for older citizens in a pleasant and comfortable setting, all of which was evident on the great day that everyone shared.

Laurence Barkey

Margaret and Pat Kavanagh

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share a great day with a hot barbecue (and a dash of sun)

Martina Nolan and Philomena Maher

Lucan Lodge Nursing Home staff enjoyed the day’s fun just as much as the residents, guests and visitors on the day

Edward Hand and Theresa Doyle

Maureen and Eamonn O’Brien

Ron Williams, Kay O’Driscoll and Anne Williams

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POLITICS

Derek’s dutiful at the Dail LOCAL Fine Gael deputy Derek Keating is top of the class when it comes to Dail attendance.

Deputy Keating, along with fellow FG deputy Peter Mathews, boasts a 100% attendance record since the turn of the year.

He said attendance was a very important aspect of the work of a TD, but added that it isn’t as easy for rural TDs. “It is obviously more difficult for rural TDs, because of their geographical spread.

“There is an advantage in being a Dublin TD. I apply myself to the job as best I can in all its different aspects,” said Deputy Keating.

Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, and Labour Dublin South Central TD, Eric Byrne, also attended 67 out of 68 sitting days.

WORKS Serious concerns over traffic and safety

Lavelle critical of planning at St Andrew’s NS SOUTH Dublin County Council (SDCC) has this week granted planning permission for the proposed new school for St Andrew’s National School, but has been criticised for a lack of traffic management planning.

Councillor William Lavelle (FG) welcomed the planning permission grant, but also expressed serious concerns relating to traffic management and pedestrian safety, and called for the retention of a pedestrian crossing to the east of the school.

He said: “I lodged a

submission in which I called for junction assessments at Chalet Gardens and Roselawn, to include assessment of traffic generated by Colaiste Phadraig Secondary School, and to take account of the impact of the proposed creation of new turning lanes on Lucan Road.

“I also raised a number of points relating to pedestrian safety and mobility, and I requested retention of the pedestrian crossing.”

He welcomed the planning condition relating to retention of the pedestri-

an crossing to the east of the school.

However, he criticised council planners for failing not to require implementation of measures to improve traffic flow on Lucan Road and at the entrances to Chalet Gardens and Roselawn.

He said: “I am particularly disappointed, given that councillors had raised concerns regarding traffic management in this general area at previous council meetings.

“However, irrespective of the grant of permission, I will be raising the issues relating to traffic management at council level, and seeking action on the various issues of

Councillor William Lavelle (FG)

concern identified during this planning process.”

Cllr Lavelle has tabled a detailed motion for the September meeting of the Lucan Area Committee meeting asking: “That this Area Committee, further to previous repeated discussions on this matter, expresses its disappointment that the Planning Authority, in granting permission to application SD12A/0115 for construction of a new prima-

ry school at St Edmundsbury, failed not only to require implementation of measures to improve the efficiency and safety of junctions at Chalet Gardens and Roselawn, but, more worryingly, failed to require that any junction assessments to be carried out and therefore requests that the Road Department to conduct its own assessment of the Lucan Road [and] conduct a separate traffic count and

assessment of the Lucan Road-Roselawn junction, to include assessment of traffic generated by Colaiste Phadraig secondary school, [and] brings a report back to this Area Committee within three months on the findings of these junction assessments with recommendations.”

SDCC had not responded to a request for comment at the time of going to press.

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BAG-PACK

Call for help from charity CHARITY Anam Cara is calling on volunteers to help make their next fundraising event a big success.

The charity’s national bag-pack day is taking place on Saturday, November 3 at Dunnes Stores throughout Ireland. As this is their big fundraising event for 2013, they still need volunteers.

T h i s e ve n t r a i s e s awareness of the organisation and the necessary funds for them to deliver their online and face-toface services to bereaved parents throughout Ireland.

The team are looking for people to volunteer in different areas, such as supervising the bag packers for a couple of hours.

If you can assist, contact Anam Cara on 01 404 5378, or email c.curley@anamcara.ie or visit www.anamcara.ie for more information.

THEATRE Hollyoaks’ star thrilled to be in Dublin

Bastian buzzes as Chicago comes to town I PAUL HOSFORD

CHICAGO, one of the world’s most successful musicals, returns to Dublin this month, with an all-star cast set to light up the stage of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

Alongside Bernie Nolan, Duncan James and former Coronation Street star Tupele Dorgu, the cast is ably led by Ali Bastian.

The former Hollyoaks’ and The Bill star told the Gazette that she is eagerly anticipating the Dublin dates, having grown fond of our fair city in recent years.

“I’m really looking

forward to it. I absolutely love Dublin and have friends in Sligo, and I love it there. Every time I go to visit them, we spend a couple of days in Dublin,” says Ali, who plays Roxie Hart in the 1920’s musical.

Based on real-life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell-block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from Death Row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

This production of the show opened in England in February and has filled theatres across

Europe since then.

“We opened in February and have played to full houses everywhere, and it has been a lot of fun. It’s tough because we do eight shows a week and I’m on stage a lot, but the crew and the cast are just great to work with.

“Because I’m on stage so much, it’s very easy to build a lot of momentum.”

Having competed on Strictly Come Dancing, Ali is taking to the stage in her first-ever musical, but has found a character in Roxy that she finds is a joy to play.

“Roxy is great. She’s so feisty and headstrong

Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago

that being able to play her is great.

“I think I’m a little like her, but I’m not capable of murder!

“A lot of people have played her, so I had to try put my own spin on it and avoid trying too hard to copy what had already been done.

“Rox y has a child inside her in a way, she’s very vulnerable.”

As for sharing the stage with an Irish legend in Bernie Nolan, Ali says that getting to watch her perform nightly is “extraordinary”.

Chicago will play at

the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for two weeks only from August 21 to September 2. Tickets, priced from €20 are on sale now from Ticketmaster.

For more information, see http://www. bordgaisenergytheatre. ie.

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SNAPSHOT: THE STORIES OF THE DAY FROM AROUND THE CAPITAL

Fantastic fringe fest set for September GET READY for absolute fun when Absolut Fringe gets under way this September for a spectacular 16-day festival packed with a variety of entertainment.

Limerick radicals The Rubberbandits were on hand recently to launch the programme, showcasing what people can expect from the festival.

Accompanying the Horse Outsiders at the launch were just a few of the festival’s 90 contributors including aerial acrobatic act, PaperDolls, Ireland’s leading young theatre companies THEATREClub and the hipsters of the Irish theatre world, The Company.

This year is the 18th anniversary of the festival, which hosts performances from up to 90 artists with companies presenting 624 events spanning theatre, dance, music, live and visual arts in over 30 venues across Dublin.

With its extensive programme of events, we couldn’t possibly name them all, so log on to www.fringefest.com for further information and booking details.

Nestle targets big fund for Jack & Jill The staff at Nestle Ireland have committed themselves to raising over €120,000 for the Jack and Jill Foundation by the end of this year.

With less than 20% of the charity’s €2.7 million annual budget coming from the State, every fundraising effort is essential to the running of the foundation, including corporate fundraisers like Nestle Ireland.

It is hoped that the €120,000 raised will provide 7,500 hours of vital nursing home care for children who need 24 hours a day support. The “Gift of Time” is how parents describe Jack & Jill’s support.

The nationwide service includes nurs-

DIARY ing home visits and care, advice and bereavement support, with the Foundation providing funding for up to 64 hours of home nursing care per month at a cost of up to €1,024 per family.

To see how you can help contribute to the Foundation, or to find out more about their work, log on to http:// www.jackandjill.ie/

AWARE to benefit from virtual cycle Last week saw Tesco staff members across Dublin get on their bikes for charity to support the depression support charity, AWARE. Tesco employees cycled the equivalent distance from Dublin to Cork to raise funds for the charity on August 16.

Yet the riders didn’t go anywhere during the ride, as they used stationary bikes in stores. All day long, staff members took it in turns to cycle the 160-mile virtual journey.

Aware is the national organisation providing information, support and education about depression, a condition which affects more than 450,000 people in Ireland at any given time.

The focus in this year’s partnership between Tesco Ireland and AWARE is on teenage depression.

Depression affects many teenagers in Ireland and funds raised through the partnership will enable Aware to deliver Beat the Blues, Aware’s free secondary schools’ programme, to approximately 16,000 additional teenagers this year.

For more information, see www. aware.ie

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FESTIVAL International race ends in Dublin

The Polish barquentine, Pogoria, moors for the night in Dun Laoghaire, with the vessel’s early arrival last weekend marking the first Tall Ship to reach Dublin ahead of this weekend’s festival celebrations. Picture: Geraldine Woods

Hoist the mainsail for arrival of the Tall Ships I LAURA WEBB

D U BL I N r e s i d e n t s should get ready to set sail when the spectacular Tall Ships Race Festival arrives in Dublin’s Docklands this month.

Families can end the summer with a bang with this action-packed, free festival, that marks the last leg of the international Tall Ships Race 2012.

People are invited to join the crew for what organisers are describing as the biggest party

of the summer when the north and south quays of the Docklands come alive over four days with music, children’s activities in a special Family Zone, a food theatre, markets, watersports, street performances and Dublin’s first-ever floating cinema.

Literar y trails and art exhibitions that celebrate personal stories and memories of the city’s seafaring community and life on the docks are also part of the programme.

The capital is the last port for this visually stunning sailing race, with 60 magnificent ships taking part.

The fleet set sail at the Northern French port of St Malo in early July, and will have raced across the Bay of Biscay to Lisbon in Portugal and Cadizin Spain before its arrival in Dublin.

One highlight of the festival will be the Crew Parade on Saturday, August 25, which will see 1,500 sailors parade through the city to a

prize-giving ceremony.

The weekend will end in spectacular fashion with the Parade of Sail on Sunday, August 26, when all the ships will leave port together with their sails hoisted.

So, whether you’re a seafarer or a landlubber, there is no chance the family won’t enjoy this festival, which takes place from Thursday, August 23 until Sunday, August 26.

For further details, see www.discoverireland. ie.

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Additionally, many women who visit the Private Clinics could be classified as “high risk” – they may have undergone a miscarriage in the past, or may have conceived through IVF – and in these cases it is hugely reassuring for them to be able to see at the earliest stage possible exactly how the pregnancy is progressing.

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Stay in shape during and after your pregnancy I NATALIE BURKE

THE LATEST innovation in pre-natal and post-natal fitness to hit Ireland, Baby Body Fit, has already proved to be hugely popular, with mums-to-be and new mothers rushing to attend classes across Dublin.

Baby Body Fit is a new fitness regime which promises to help both pregnant women and new mums to get in shape, and stay in shape, both during and after pregnancy.

Baby Body Fit is the brainchild of young mum, Stephanie Sinnott, from Dublin, who, having had her own daughter in 2008, struggled to feel fit and healthy afterwards.

Following some research, and realising her fitness programme should have started earlier in her pregnancy, Stephanie went back to college and retrained as a fitness instructor.

Recognising a demand for her speciality, Baby

Body Fit was launched just over a year ago, with the aim of helping women to get through the maternity cycle while maintaining a good level of fitness and staying healthy.

The unique fitness programme is the only course in Ireland to provide a light, safe, and effective cardio workout during pregnancy, combined with yoga and pilates exercises, and then follow-up with simple but effective sessions on how to lose weight and build energy after having the baby.

According to Stephanie, Baby Body Fit is completely unique in that it takes women from early pregnancy days, right through to toddler years, providing them with a safe and effective exercise routine for during and after the pregnancy.

“I know from personal experience how hard it can be to do this, so we set out Baby Body Fit to

show women how to get fit and lose weight, while actually enjoying the exercise and making new friends at the same time,” she explained.

Structured into three exercise modules, Prepare, Regain and Maintain, Baby Body Fit caters for all levels of fitness. Course participants are encouraged to “bring their bumps to the pre-natal class, and their babies to the post-natal class”, with infants often slumbering in the buggy while mum works out nearby.

Classes are managed in Dublin by Stephanie, while a number of qualified fitness instructors are now employed to cater for demand with locations in Dublin City Centre, Swords, Lucan, Cabinteely, Clontarf, Sandymount, Stepaside, the Phoenix Park, and Firhouse.

Fur ther details of courses and venues are available at www.babybodyfit.ie.

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John’s girlfriend (Mila Kunis) tries to get him to let go of his childhood friend, Ted, but it’s not that easy...

The bear don’t care Teddy bears are supposed to be cute but this one is something else entirely, and that’s all part of the fun I NIALL BERMINGHAM

HAVING grown up with a mother who never really had any appreciation for crass or immature comedy films, shock is the only word I have to describe how I felt upon hearing that she found Ted to be one of the funniest things she had ever seen. Honestly, I was in a state of disbelief.

I decided I had to see this film and find out how it had made the woman who hates Jim Carrey and wouldn’t be caught dead watching Family Guy nearly die from laughter.

Conceived by and starring Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, Ted is indeed a crass, immature comedy but with some heart and soul thrown in.

The story follows John Bennett (played very well by Mark Wahlberg) and his magical little

FILM OF THE WEEK: Ted #### (16) 106 mins Director: Seth MacFarlane Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale, Patrick Warburton, Matt Walsh, Bill Smitrovich, Patrick Stewart

OUR VERDICT: Crude, immature and vulgar but undeniably lovable Ted is a film for fans of Seth MacFarlane and maybe for some people who don’t hold him in high regard. This is that special thing in cinema that doesn’t happen too often: a pleasant surprise. Just don’t bring your young children to it.

teddy bear, Ted (voiced

by MacFarlane). We see how the two best friends first got together when John was just a young unpopular child growing up friendless in Boston.

A fter receiving the bear as a Christmas gift, little John makes a wish that his new plush toy could really talk to him.

During the night, a little Christmas magic is worked and John has a brand new sentient furry friend.

T he t a l k ing bea r qu ick ly becomes a household name, making appearances on late

night television shows and posing for magazine covers. Cut forward 27 years and we find John and Ted have, unsurprisingly, grown up. Physically at least.

John’s successful girlfriend (Mila Kunis) is a little sick of John’s reluctance to move on and achieve something with his life and asks that Ted moves out so that John and herself can live together alone.

It ’s not a hu gel y original storyline but it doesn’t really need to be as the comedy is fantastic and the relationships

b e t we e n cha r a c t er s prove enough to keep you interested. It’s quite clear that MacFarlane hasn’t been spreading himself too thin with three television shows and this film to work on.

Right from the outset we see that the two main characters have brilliant chemistry together which is a testament not only to how Marky Mark has improved as an actor but also to the special effects team who have done a brilliant job bringing Ted to life.

Technology has come an aw fully long way since Whiskers the cartoon cat shows up in Last Action Hero.

Wahlberg isn’t the only actor showing their talent in this film as Kunis also gives a brilliant performance as worried girlfriend Lori.

Giovanni Ribisi is genuinely creepy as lifelong

Ted fan and stalker, and Joel McHale shines as Lori’s over-interested boss.

Along the way we are treated to some fantastic cameos, starting with Patrick Stewart as the narrator and some brilliant surprises that I’d rather not ruin for you.

MacFarlane brings a lot of the people he worked with on his television outings to the film too. Some of the voiceactors have bit parts here and it was co-written by his Family Guy staff.

All in all this is a solid film. It’s up there with the best comedies released over the last few years, however a weak ending and a handful of jokes that didn’t quite hit the mark stop this from being a classic.

Definitely a three-star film. All the Flash Gordon references however, compel me to bump it up to a four-star rating.

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OPTION FOR A COLLEGE PAYMENT Q – MY PARENTS are not well off; even the registration fee for my college (of €2,250) is beyond them.

What options do I have, and what security will be asked for by any lender? Peter, Rathfarnham A - FIRST of all, well done on reaching third-level.

One recent survey estimated the total cost of third level education, without fees, can run to €42,000!

So, for those new parents out there, if you invest the current monthly Child Benefit of €140 into an account from birth to your child’s 18th birthday, and at a net interest rate of 3.5% each year, you will have accumulated €42,000 – and that’s just for one child !

With the current recessionary times, it is not surprising parents cannot find the money for such necessary expense. They may, however, still be required to guarantee a loan facility with certain lenders.

Depending on your degree course, lenders may not require a parental guarantor. One recent development has been the launch of a loan facility for DCU students from Bank of Ireland.

Parents must apply first and, while the usual parameters for these loans are required, it is expected all students will be approved. What is unusual with this loan is: - Interest rate is 5.1% (best unsecured loan rate on the market); - If, after graduation, the loan has not been repaid, the debt transfers over to the student and they become responsible for it – the rate also changes to 9.7%, compared to their normal rate of 14.02%; - The loan is up to €9,000 – covering up to four years’ registration fees (payable annually and directly to the college at the start of each college year); - These loans will probably become available throughout all third level colleges (15 have already signed up, and 10 more are in discussion); and - If the parents want to pay off on a yearly basis, the repayment on €2,250 over 12 months would be €192.72 per month.

Meanwhile, the Higher Education Authority is presently putting together proposals on funding for the Department of Education, and hope to have a report published before the end of the summer covering student loans, graduate tax and a return to fees of at least €5,000 per annum.

Happy studying!

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Staging a great local enterprise IT SEEMS that the acting bug has been busy biting in South County Dublin recently, with national and international success for local actors, most notably with Andrew Scott winning the BAFTA for best supporting actor in the acclaimed BBC production of Sherlock.

Helping young thespians in the area is Jill Anderson, who runs the School of Speech and Drama, which operates from the school hall of Our Lady’s National School in Ballinteer on Monday, after school, and on Saturday mornings.

Anderson trained at the Leinster School of Music and Drama and is LLSMD-qualified. All aspects of speech and drama are covered at the school, including Mime & Movement, Speech Training & Projection, Characterisation, Improvisation and Public Speaking.

Students from the age of four upwards attend the upbeat speech and drama classes and, according to Anderson: “Dublin’s got talent. So many of our students have never acted before coming to classes, but it’s obvious that there’s a lot of raw talent out there, just waiting to be trained.

“The enthusiasm of the children is amazing, and really makes my job very easy. They love to act and participate in the many different activities which are specially designed to encourage confidence and creativity.

“Furthermore, it enables them to interact with other children in a fun environment, developing their communicative and social skills,” says Anderson.

Further information on all classes and activities is available by contacting Anderson at 087 219 6516, or by emailing jillspeechanddrama@gmail.com.

Founder of the School of Speech and Drama, Jill Anderson

Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be?

A: I wanted to be a farmer, but I grew out of that notion when I realised that high heels were not farmyard-friendly

Q: What was your first job?

A: A receptionist in an estate agent’s

Q: And your first pay cheque?

A: Enough to save up for a trip to London to see the musical, Hairspray – magical, and worth the hours spent photocopying

Q: Have you ever done a job you loathed?

A: See above Q: When did you start your present job?

A: I founded my school three years ago, but as an actress you’ve got to allow me to point out that this is a vocation – my parents tell me that I’ve been acting out since I was very little

Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: Getting to do something I

love and meeting interesting, quirky and talented people who also inhabit this world

Q: What sport can you play?

A: Hockey, netball and, eh – is yoga a sport?

a diverse mix of people, from Lady GaGa to Julian Lloyd Webber

Q: Have you achieved anything that you once thought you could not pull off?

A: I always dreamt about

Q: What habits would you like to lose?

A: Being a perfectionist

Q: What was your last Tweet/ status update?

A: Anyone out there who can

Q: What is your guilty music/ TV or movie pleasure?

A: I love 80s music and musi-

make a Grease Lightning car?

having my own drama school – dreams do come true, but with a lot of hard work and effort

Q: What part of your working day do you ‘delegate’?

A: None – I’m all hands on deck

Q: What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be?

A: An empty Galaxy wrapper – enough said

Q: Is there anything about yourself that you would like to set the record straight on?

A: Yes – not all of my salary goes on shoes (boyfriend, please take note!)

Q: What sport do you follow?

A: Anything that Ireland is involved with – especially rugby and soccer

cals; I can generally be caught humming songs from either

Q: Who best represents modern Ireland – David Norris or Jedward?

A: Depends on who you’re asking; for under-20s, definitely Jedward

Q: Describe your dream meal?

A: Beans on toast, and champagne, of course!

Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna?

A: Dame Edna all the way Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously?

A: There are tons of great

Q: What music/pictures/movies do you have on your iPod/ iPad? A: In music, I’m listening to

stores in Dublin city centre and Dundrum Town Centre – that’s where you’ll find me

Grease, Duran Duran (yes, I know!); for pictures, I have lots of shots of my new puppy, Harvey

Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own?

A: Four wardrobes full, on the

Q: Who do you follow on Twitter/Facebook?

A: Anyone who interests me –

Q: What was your worst holiday experience?

A: A monkey on my head,

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View your time in college as a building block towards the life that you want to lead when you graduate

SO, you have accepted the course offer that you have been working towards over the last few years in secondary school. Well done and congratulations, you are well on your way to planning your entry into the adult world of work.

In selecting your course, you will have been advised on ensuring that the course choice was in a field that you have a genuine interest in, as this is necessary to ensure that you are completely engaged over the duration of the course.

It would be inadvisable to select a course in a topic that you think you might like, without researching what the course content involved. In a lot of cases, you might be more interested in some mod-

ules than others and that is normal. Your overall interest in the core subject should encourage you to engage in the modules --------------------------

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that are less appealing and keep an eye on the bigger picture.

The main difference that you will notice between secondary and third level is that there

will be no one organising your day to ensure that you attend lectures and complete assignments on time, what you would have called homework up to now.

As young adults, you will be expected to manage your time effectively, attend lectures at the appointed time and place and submit assignments in the correct format, usually electronically, using a system like Moodle.

You can also expect to be given group assignments, where you will be expected to work with other students in preparing a piece of research or writing a report. This is excellent preparation for the world of work where group or team work is the norm. You will learn how to interact with diverse

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for college first years ANDREW MULLIGAN, career coach and graduate of DIT, presents some advice and words of encouragement for all students entering their first year of life in college personalities in these situations and how to divide up the task between the group members. You will also quickly learn to spot the freeloaders, those who let the other group members do the work but share the credit. Your lecturers should explain how to deal with these situations.

When you are assigned to a group, consider volunteering to be the leader, as the experience of leading people is highly sought after in the workplace.

Keep a log or diary of your achievements in col-

lege as this information is valuable when constructing a CV. Record the details of the task that you were assigned, what action you took in completing the task and what was the end result. Employers will be interested in your individual contribution and it is much more valuable and impressive to be able to say, truthfully and with confidence, that you took this action and achieved the result.

View your time in college as a building block towards the life that you want to lead when you

graduate. You should be in college because you want to be, as college life would be very difficult otherwise. Take part in college activities and join groups to widen your network of colleagues, some of whom will become lifelong friends. The bonds built through sharing an experience like college can be very strong and rewarding. A strong circle of friends can be a great source of support when the inevitable difficult times come along.

Don’t despair in the tough times – if you are

coping with a personal difficulty or struggling with the course content.

There is always help at hand and people genuinely willing to help you along. You won’t be the first or last student to need help and support and remember that, in the words of a famous song, “All Things Must Pass”.

If you do find that you are not happy with your course choice, don’t give up. Talk to the college and see what alternatives are available. There are always other options and you will have demon-

strated maturity in recognising that you need to change. You will be supported and guided along the way. Everyone wants you to succeed.

Finally, enjoy the journey.

Andrew Mulligan is the founder of Irish Career Resolutions Ltd. He is a fully qualified career coach holding a Diploma in Career Coaching, awarded by Dublin Institute of Technology. He is also a fully qualified trainer, holding a Certificate in Train The Trainer.

Going through financial difficulty, try the student assistance fund A LITTLE-KNOWN form of financial help for struggling students is the Student Assistance Fund. This fund was set up to lend financial assistance to full-time higher education students going through financial difficulties while in college.

If you find yourself in such a situation, you can apply for student assistance to help with either temporary or more long-term financial difficulties. The fund is used mainly in emergency situations and in addition to the student grant.

Each year, the State allocates a certain amount of student assistance funding to all publicly funded higher education colleges based on the size of the college’s full-time student population.

To avail of this help, students can make an application in their college for assistance under the fund.

The fund is, however, only open to university students and is not available in further education or PLC colleges.

To find out whether you may be eligible for the fund you need to be aware of the main conditions of the programme, which are outlined on their website at www.studentfinance.ie, which also contains a wide range of information on the various types of funding and financial assistance available to students throughout their time in further and higher education.

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Dr Trevor Duffy and Conor McNamee, at the opening of the renovated Court Yard Garden at the Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, created by First Year BSc Horticultural

Joshua Richardson

Students from ITB

and Ailish O’Brien at the

“Coder Dojo” at ITB, learning about coding, developing

ITB lecturer Rachel Freeman

websites, apps, programs, games and much more

medal in the Education category for its colourful stand at the

with horticulture

students Philip Hughes and Christopher Mills, celebrating Bloom Festival in the Phoenix Park

| 12 MONTHS WITH MANY DIVERSE EVENTS AT ITB |

So much more than just college courses ITH students accepting CAO offers and deciding what college to head to this week, it seems a fitting time to give an insight to what life at a college such as the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) offers – aside from education, of course.

This past year has seen ITB connect with the local community by hosting events for children in the area, such as robotics courses and “Coder Dojos”.

The college’s Digital Media students held an exhibition of the top-quality work that they are turning out year on year, showcasing their film, animation and photography skills.

In the garden, ITB has had a great year, competing with distinction once again at the prestigious Bloom Festival, as well as opening a memorial garden at Connolly Hospital.

The institute also welcomed delegates from the Hubei University of Economics, Wuhan, China when they came to visit the campus to further develop relations between the two colleges for academic collaboration.

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Minister Joan Burton, at the opening of the Garden at Connolly Hospital

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in Blanchardstown,

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BSc Horticultural

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Derek Browne, Lucy Hiseman and David Oleman

of St Philip’s

School, Mountview, at the ITB Robotics Summer School

Mary Meaney, president, ITB and Hu Maocheng, president, Hubei University for Nationalities, following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Blanchardstown and Anshi universities

ITB being awarded a gold

Niamh Reid Burke, Sports Management

Traditional singer Jerry O’Reilly at the

and Coaching student at ITB, and Irish

opening of the renovated Court Yard

International Women’s Soccer player,

Garden at the Connolly Hospital in

and an Olympic Torch Relay bearer

Blanchardstown

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BEING a student can be hard on the pockets, so banks try to offer some great deals on banking and finance college years – AIB has a specialised website just for that.

Stuff4students.ie is a student website that is all about the stuff students need. Anyone who is an AIB Student Plus account customer can avail of the offers available on the site.

There are exclusive vouchers, weekly giveaways, discounts and treats, as well as some great spot prizes.

It also gives the inside track on managing your finances by helping out with any money worries or queries.

There is also a dedicated section on helping students find the right accommodation while in education. The career’s corner gives advice on making a CV, interviewing techniques and general advice on how you can plan your life after college.

If you’re not already an AIB Student Plus Account holder, you can avail of what www. stuff4students.ie has to offer.

For information about the AIB Student Plus account, log on to www.aib.ie

CAREER guidance practitioner Diarmuid Haughian (MA Career Guidance), the founder of careerguidance.ie, provides some useful insight into college life and ref lective career choices for both prospective students and lifelong-learning students.

What advice do you have to students going into sixth year who might be worried about making the right college choice?

Career guidance practitioner, Diarmuid Haughian

First of all, there is no need to worry. Some students take the scenic route in life, which can be even more rewarding than the professional

who ticks all the boxes.

The word career originates from the words race and journey; as such, we are all on different journeys.

It is difficult to be fully “self-aware” at 17 years of age, and making the right decision can feel like a mammoth undertaking at such a relatively young age Keep an open mind early in sixth year and remember you can always change your CAO form in May, so there is no need to panic; always consult a qualified career guidance practitioner.

Do you advise students to choose a college course that is more likely to provide a job or would you advise

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the right choice for college them to do something they love?

Students should be aware of the employment prospects and challenges that certain sectors are facing; research must be carried out on labour market information and future forecast upon graduation.

Regardless of what course of study you undertake, the experience and personal aptitude displayed within your period of study will be an invaluable asset which can be applied to a transferable career direction upon graduation.

Research publications like FORFAS or The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and make a decision with the aid of

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a guidance practitioner factoring your interests, vales, aptitudes and employment prospects.

‘Students should be aware of the employment prospects and challenges that sectors are facing’

Is it a bad idea to take up a college course just for the sake of going to college and do you advise students to have an interest in the course before accepting?

Yes, however, before any decision is made, do your research. Contact the head of the department, go to an open day, have questions prepared — what exactly is the course content, how is the course examined (coursework/exams), is there a work placement — speak to some current students of the course; what career paths did

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ing. Communicate with your lecturers and don’t be afraid to raise any issues or concerns you may have; modern day learning can be fun and enjoyable.

Research and understanding the sector is key in making college choices

the past students undertake, what are the job prospects? The key is to research and know that you are making a sound decision.

What advice do you

have for mature students, as going back to college at an older age can be daunting?

Maintain a strong relationship with your lecturers, they understand that

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you have been away from education and that the educational landscape has changed drastically over the past number of decades.

They are there to help and facilitate your learn-

What is careerguidance.ie and what does it offer students? careerguidance.ie allows you to make the most informed educational and career decision and if you are unsure of what career direction you should take

you can make a face-toface appointment nationwide to see a qualified and impartial career guidance practitioner.

The website can manage your career, search courses at all levels, research jobs, reinvent your CV and make an appointment nationwide to see a career guidance practitioner.

Diarmuid Haughian MA Career Guidance, MSc., BSc., QCG. is the founder and MD of careerguidance.ie.

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A more personal and intimate experience STARTING your college career can be daunting, but a little faith and belief goes a very long way, as Niamh Kavanagh discovered when she started her higher education at All Hallows College, part of Dublin City University.

“I decided to study Theology and Philosophy because I was always interested in questions to do with faith, religion and the meaning of life.

“I found that throughout my four years studying at All Hallows College my questioning and thinking around these and many other concepts was always encouraged,

and I found that the lecturers’ presence in the college inside and outside the classroom was always friendly and welcoming.”

All Hallows specialises at undergraduate level in the teaching of theology, philosophy, psychology, and English literature, as well as programmes in personal and professional development.

The college is a relatively small, intimate and friendly one, with smaller class sizes in relation to other universities and colleges allowing for a great deal of interaction among both students and

staff, which the college encourages.

“W hat was exceptional was the welcome I received when I became a part of the student body at All Hallows College.

“From the moment that I stepped onto the campus I knew I had made the right decision, and, I received encouragement support and a sense of community from students and staff alike,” said Naimh.

All degrees from All Hallows College are validated and accredited by DCU. For further information, visit: www.allhallows.ie

New social networking initiative is launched

Growing skills: Launch of programme PICTURED at the launch of Digital Skills Academy’s new WebElevate programme was Jamie McCormick, online game development company Gala Networks Europe and Paul Dunne, CEO, Digital Skills Academy (centre) with WebElevate participants Ronan Hurley and Elaine Kinahan. The new Government-funded programme, encourages jobseekers to upskill to take advantage of booming digital technology sector – over 4,500 jobs have been announced in the sector since the start of the year. Visit www.webelevate.ie.

THE College of Further Education in Dundrum has recently launched a new social networking initiative on their website, www.cfedundrum. com.

The online service allows visitors and students to interact with all support services within the college.

In addition, students can now access the college’s cloud applications, with the support of Google, which includes email, eLearning, and a calendar application.

Visitors can access the news updates section, which provides all the latest college news.

A spokesman for the college said: “We continue to renew our online services to students and the community at large, and are delighted with the result.”

College of Further Education in Dundrum is a provider of post-Leaving Certificate and adult retraining courses in the areas covering Dundrum, Ballinteer, Rathfarnham, Churchtown, Sandyford and further afield.

The college has an open and supportive approach to education and training, and students can avail from a wide variety of courses leading to FETAC certification in the areas of business, computing/ multimedia, health and community care, and creative studies.

The college has established many links with Higher Education establishments over the years.

In addition to its innovative service, students and visitors can also keep up to date on the wider social networking sites, including Facebook (www.facebook. com/furthereducationdundrum) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/cfedundrum).

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Dorset offering two degree scholarships DORSET College is this year recognising its 30th year in education, and to celebrate that, is offering a full-time and a part-time scholarship on its recently launched Bachelor of Business (HETAC) Level 7 Degree.

The Bachelor of Business (HETAC) Degree programme is a new programme which aims to assist students in enhancing their ability to work within today’s complex global business environment, with the goal of giving them a competitive advantage. This programme is designed to extend knowledge and broaden students’ skill bases, with a clear focus

on practical application.

In addition to the new Bachelor of Business degree, the college is offering a range of full-time programmes which also includes the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business, which provides a comprehensive range of subject areas, providing excellent preparation for a variety of careers in a wide range of business organisations.

Speaking about the offering at Dorset College, a spokesman said: “Our lecturers have a unique blend of academic expertise and real world business acumen, resulting in a truly dynamic classroom atmosphere. The pro-

grammes are designed to meet the needs of industry and provide excellent career and academic opportunities.

“At Dorset College, we provide high quality, career focused and globally recognised leadingedge educational programmes to domestic and international students, delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and industry experienced team of professionals.

“We focus on smaller class numbers and quality of education.”

For further details contact the college at 01 830 9677, or log on to www. dorset-college.ie

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In tune: Launching Innovation at DIT MINISTER for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, is

pictured with Martin Gallagher (left) and Dan Barry of Riffstation, the ultimate guitar software, at the launch of Innovation at DIT, a major DIT and Innovation Showcase, taking place on campus in Aungier Street, Dublin 2. The showcase highlighted the diversity and positive social and economic impact of DIT research activity.

MORE and more people are opting to go back to college as mature students and it has never been a more appropriate time to upgrade or retrain to give yourself an edge in a sparse jobs market.

According to the Department of Social Protection, if you missed out on educational opportunities when you were younger, or if you need to update your skills, there is plenty on offer, including a wide range of secondchance education programmes for unemployed people.

One of these is the Back to Education programme, which covers full-time second- or thirdlevel courses, and which ensures that you continue to get your social welfare payment while involved in education.

The third-level option comprises a course approved by the Department of Education and Skills at any university or third level college for grant purposes, and is recognised by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC).

If you are starting a course, you can apply for the Back To Education Allowance (BTEA), which applies to undergraduate courses and any postgraduate course of study that leads to a Higher Diploma (HDip) qualification in any discipline, or a Graduate Diploma in Education (primary and secondary teaching).

To qualify, you must have been accepted onto a qualifying course, be over 21 for undergraduate courses and over 24 for postgraduate and have been receiving a qualifying social welfare payment.

For more, see www. welfare.ie/EN/Schemes/ BackToEducation/Pages/ btea.aspx

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Raising your creative colours at Sallynoggin I STAFF REPORTER

SALLYNOGGIN College recently held its Fashion Industry Practice fashion show in aid of Dress for Success, the international not-forprofit women’s organisation, at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire.

The show proved a huge success and a lot of fun for those who took part on the catwalk and behind the scenes in putting the show together, and raised funds for

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the organisation which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

The Fashion Industry Practice course is only one of the courses available at Sallynoggin College, with this being the first year that the course has run.

The course caters for those who wish to work

at the cutting edge of the fashion industry, whether as a stylist, fashion buyer, in fashion event management or as a fashion journalist.

The college has also recently launched its inaugural theatre studies course, which is aimed at those who wish to develop a career in the theatre and the performing arts.

Other courses available at the college, which is located near Dun Laoghaire, range from Creative Studies

Sallynoggin College students backstage at the recent fashion show, styled by Jessica Campbell

in Art, Design, Fashion, Dance, Theatre Studies and Photography to Childcare, Tourism, Social Studies, Leisure Management and Sports Therapy, among others.

All courses are certified by national and/or

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SUPPORT YOUR COLOURS BALL: O’SHEA AND LONG LAUNCH ANNUAL EVENT IN PORTMARNOCK

Annual ball set to raise €40,000 for Temple Street sport@gazettegroup.com

TEMPLE Street Hospital were joined by John O’Shea, and Shane Long at Portmarnock golf club this week to announce the details of Support Your Colours Ball, supported by Mercury, in aid of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

Support Your Colours Ball, supported by Mercury, will be held this year on Friday, September 21, in the Hogan

Suite, Croke Park.

The evening will kick of with a drinks reception, followed by a threecourse meal, a sports quiz and entertainment throughout the night with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.

Michael Lyster will MC the evening and Paul Collins will act as quizmaster. Guests are encouraged to grab an outfit in the colour of the team they support and join us for an evening of fun and entertainment.

Tickets for the ball are €100 each.

In keeping with the theme of sport which is everywhere you look this year, O’Shea and Long joined up with Temple Street Hospital and some local children to hit a few balls and have a bit of fun to announce the launch of Support Your Colours Ball in aid of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

This is the second year that Mercury has come

Cian Smith and Ava Darcy, from Malahide, with Republic of Ireland players John O’Shea and Shane Long at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links launching the Temple Street Colours Ball

on board to sponsor Support Your Colours Ball and speaking about the event, Aidan Bird, Business Development, Mercury Engineering said: “Mercury Engineering is delighted to be sponsoring the Support your Colours Ball 2012. We

have attended the event in previous years and know it is a great night of sporting fun and more importantly a great way of raising much needed funds forTemple Street.”

Marianne Rowan from Temple Street’s fundraising office said:

“This is the sixth year we have been running the ball and we are thrilled by the response we have received so far.

“We hope to raise €40,000 from the ball to continue to provide the best possible service and care to the children who

come through our doors.

If anyone is thinking of joining us on the evening you can be sure to have a fantastic night out.”

For more information or to purchase tickets for the ball call 01 878 4344 or email info@templestreet.ie.

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GazetteSport Sport Adams’ RUGBY: SHANE JENNINGS PAYS VISIT TO WESTMANSTOWN SUMMER CAMP set for cup final ADAMSTOWN cricket club’s second team made it to the final of Leinster Cricket Union’s Minor Cup last week following a convincing win over Leinster in their semifinal clash.

Leinster made a steady start to their innings, moving to 79/2 in 20 overs but a good fightback reduced the Rathmines club to 140 all out.

In reply, Adamstown got off to a shaky start at 32/4 but match winning knocks by Arun Kumar (64) and Pradeep Reddy (35) saw Adamstown reach the target with five wickets remaining.

The finals will be played on August 25 at Rush Cricket Club, Kenure Park, Rush against AIB Taverners.

Leinster lion eyes big year

I STEPHEN FINDLATER

SHANE Jennings says there is a real “pep in the step” in the Leinster squad despite an incredibly quick turnaround between last season and this.

He was speaking to GazetteSport at the Garda/Westmanstown summer camp where he and Leinster team mate Heineke van der Merwe were on hand to impart their knowledge to the next generation.

Leinster claimed their third Heineken Cup final victory in four years at the latter end of May. They

subsequently fell just short of a unique double, losing at the final hurdle in the final of the Rabo Pro12 league. In the wake of that heavy schedule, it left the blues with just four weeks of downtime before starting back for preseason training.

Given Jennings was part of the national setup last autumn, it looked like a short turnaround but the possibility of winning the European title on home turf is a huge motivator.

“I think it would be the ultimate, winning the Heineken Cup on home turf. You’ve seen Team GB

do so well, everyone getting behind them. We’re not the only team going for it; Munster, Ulster and Connacht are going to try very hard to get there, too.

“It’s an opportunity for all four provinces but we certainly put our hands up and take it.

“When you have a taste for success, you want more.

“Guys are pretty upset with how the league finished for us last year and they want to rectify that.

“The Heineken Cup final being on in Leinster – and possibly the quarter and semi-final if you

Lucan resident Matthew Ryan gets his jersey signed by Shane Jennings

do well – it offers a major opportunity.

“This stuff is always a long way away at the start of the season but we will go out there and try and achieve it.

“The summer has flown by. But we are back after two or three weeks hard work in preseason and

people have a real pep in their step.”

Westmanstown Mini Rugby section will recommence training Sunday, August 26, at 11am in Westmanstown Sports Grounds. All children from age 7-14 are welcome.

For more details, con-

tact Damien Maher at 086 2458824, Facebook Westmanstown rfc or www. westmanstownrfc.com.

Schools in the area interested in Leinster Rugby Tag rugby programme can contact Fingal Community Rugby Officer, Gerry McCleery at 086 2422829.

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FOOTBALL: SARSFIELDS U-13S KINGS OF KERRY

CLUB NOTICEBOARD LUCAN SARSFIELDS WELL done to our U-13 footballers on

ter, the Lucan Gazette, The Liffey Cham-

winning the Rose Cup in Tralee last Sat-

pion, The Lucan Echo, Tuesday’s Evening

urday beating Stacks in the final 1-4 to

Herald Club Notes, Liffey Sound FM and

0-4 whilst accounting for Dr Crokes

the club’s own website and email circu-

along the way.

lations to members. Contact Paul Sta-

They won all five games against the

pleton if interested.

best teams from Kerry and only con-

We have a new Twitter account and

ceded one goal throughout the tourna-

you can follow us at twitter.com/

ment.

GAALucan.

Congratulations to our minor football manager and junior footballer Kenny Wade and his wife Joanne on the birth of their son.

Our annual Family Funday has been set for Saturday, September 15.

We are now looking for donations of bottles, bags, dvds etc for the stalls.

Thanks to John Dalton of Dalton and

All can be left behind the bar or in the

Co auctioneers for his generous spon-

wheelie bin inside the front door of the

sorship of a set of jerseys for our junior

clubhouse.

footballers.

The sponsorship of our weekly lotto is up for renewal again.

We are inviting local businesses and traders to get involved in sponsoring

Summer opening times for our club shop are Tuesdays 7.30 to 8.30pm. There will be no Thursday night or Saturday morning openings for the month of August.

the lotto, as a very good way to pro-

This week’s lotto numbers were 1, 11,

mote their business while also support-

25 and 28. There was no winner. Next

ing the Club.

week’s jackpot is €13,000.

Rates range from €60 for one week

Edel Mooney’s team will be in charge

The Lucan Sarsfields’ U-13 footballers that claimed the Rose Cup with five victories in Kerry last weekend

up to €200 for six weeks. The sponsor’s

next Sunday night when our sponsor

Lucan triumph at Rose Cup in Tralee

name is highlighted on the lotto tickets

will be Newcastle Golf Centre.

Congratulations to our PJ Troy team

Jackie Tyrrell (Kilkenny), Joe Canning

I sport@gazettegroup.com

who took the gold in their section on

(Galway) and Colm (Gooch) Cooper

Saturday. St Pats new website is now

cars on display. All are welcome to

up and running and you can also now

drop by at any stage on the day.

LUCAN Sarsfields were toasting dual-success in Kerry this week as part of the annual Rose of Tralee Festival as the club’s U-13 footballers claimed the Rose Cup, beating Austin Stacks in the final 1-4 to 0-4 whilst accounting for Dr. Crokes along the way.

T hey won all five games against the best teams from Kerry and only conceded one goal throughout the tournament.

The tournament is a long-standing fixture of the Rose festival with each rose allowed to invite a club from her county to the tournament.

This year, with Lucan Sarsfields club member Arlene O’Neill among the field, it was only natural for her to nominate the 12th Lock club to the 16-team event.

Tr ave l l i n g w i t h a

squad of 19 players, they managed to make it through their initial group of four teams to make it through to the semi-finals of a hotly competitive competition.

Control Opening up the tournament, they got the better of Dr Crokes of Killarney on a 3-6 to 0-1 scoreline with Niall Moynihan and Harry Ladd scoring heavily, feeding off full forward Oran Tully’s excellent approach work In game two, Lucan faced Miltown/Castlemaine and beat them by 3-10 to 0-5, with Colm Walsh and Mattew and Joseph Dunne controlling the midfield area.

And they completed a perfect group stage in the all-or-nothing decider when they beat Kilcummin by 0-7 to 0-1 with Jordan Murphy and Chris Costa dominant in defense

and Conor Farrell and Emmet Allen leading the attack for a six-point victory.

It saw Lucan advance to the semi-final of the cup where they were pitted against host club, Na Gaeil of Tralee, the reigning Kerry Division 2 champions.

In a dramatic tie, Lucan looked to be on their way out, trailing by a point with a minute to go, but a brilliant goal

by Daire Newcombe, set up by outstanding midfielder Ben Coffey snatched victory by 1-7 to 1-5.

That late winner earned a final date against another Tralee side, the famous Austin Stacks.

It was closely contested throughout but a David Farrell goal and great defensive work throughout the game by Eoghan Reynolds, Robert Ward and Eoghan Seery saw Lucan win by 1-3 to 0-3. Again, there

was late drama as the Kerry boys threw everything into a late charge at goal.

as well as the weekly result sheets, the weekly club notes in the Lucan Newslet-

ST PAT’S PALMERSTOWN OUR deepest sympathy to the Farrelly

of football and hurling mini-games and

family on the death of their father

all kids will have the opportunity to pit

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The golf classic is to be held on Friday,

Festivities B u t a g r e a t l a s tminute save by Liam Byrne meant that Sarsfields stayed just in front.

As part of the festivities, the Lucan team got to march in the Roses Parade on the Saturday night and the Cup was presented to captain Luke Walsh on stage by the reigning Rose of Tralee and Arlene, in front of around 20,000 people and now bring home a unique piece of silverware to the 12th Lock clubhouse.

Lucan Sarsfields: Liam Byrne, Robert Ward, Eoghan Reynolds, Jordan Murphy, Chris Costa, Luke

September 21 in Grange Castle.

We are delighted to have been chosen as hosts of an OPEL Ireland spon-

Emmet Allen, Conor Farrell, Niall Moynihan, Oran Tully, Harry Ladd, Colm Walsh, Matthew Dunne, Joseph Dunne.

Lotto number and results: first draw winning numbers were 7, 20, 21 and 6; there was no winner. Second draw winning numbers were 10, 14, 30 and 7; there was no winner.

sored U-9 tournament to take place in

Any three numbers winner: Martin

Glenaulin Park on Saturday, August 25

Walsh, Andy Kennedy, Patricia Mul-

from 10am-2pm.

vaney, Matt Walsh. The next draw is

The event celebrates the launch of

on Sunday, August 25. The first draw

this year’s Opel kits for clubs cam-

jackpot is €10,000, the second draw

paign. Seven clubs will be playing a mix

jackpot is €1,600.

ROUND TOWER CONGRATULATIONS to the intermediate

the league on Saturday evening. Com-

hurlers who defeated St Peregrine’s

miserations to the junior hurlers who

last Wednesday evening in the cham-

were defeated by Commercials in the

pionship quarter-final and Faughs in

championship quarter-final.

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Brandon Payne, front row left, and Conor Masterson, back row left, were part of the FAI Emerging Talent side who played in the Hibernia Cup

Lucan duo answer FAI U-15 side’s call

United club mates, family and friends witness top-class performances from Lucan United U-15 future stars lucansport@gazettegroup.com

ON A momentous weekend for history of Lucan United, Conor Masterson and Brandon Payne were selected to represent the FAI Emerging Talent squad in the U-15 Hibernia Cup. Both boys were strongly supported by family, friends and their club mates at the event in Sallynoggin hosted by St Joseph’s Boys.

And Payne was given the added bonus of captaining the side, leading out the team for the first match making for an emotional and proud moment for his attending parents and grandparents.

The opening game against Lingfield was a close encounter which saw the FAI squad with the majority of possession but were unable to capitalise with a goal. Towards the end, it was Linfield who pushed on and hit the crossbar and almost stole the three points. Masterson looked comfortable moving the ball around playing at centre half while Payne played a

holding role in the centre of midfield.

The second game against Wolves saw Payne move to right full-back and, after conceding two early goals, the FAI management were forced to make changes and restore him to his familiar midfield role.

The FAI team soon got back into the game and it proved to be a trilling game, ending in a 3-3 draw. The captain’s fierce determination in midfield saw the FAI team win vital possession.

Masterson had a stellar performance in defence and it was a joy to watch such a tall player be so graceful on the ball. On one occasion, he surged forward, beating several players and showed tremendous class to control the ball but, after a poor return pass, momentum was lost just before he went through on goal.

The pressure was now on in the final group game against the eventual winners Celtic. Yet again, the FAI had a large amount of possession but was unable to convert chances. Celtic secured the win and topped the group with a

late winner.

Despite some nerve-shredding moments, both sets of parents were extremely proud of both boys while there was plenty of positive feedback from the attending coaches of future involvement with the FAI. And Lucan United Chairman John Doyle said of their involvement: “It is a great moment for Lucan Utd. Both lads work extremely hard and credit must go the coaches and their parents.

“Hopefully this is the start of things to come and other schoolboys will get similar opportunities in the future. This is the direction we want the club to be heading.”

The final game saw Masterson rested but Payne capped off an unforgettable weekend by scoring in a 5-0 victory over the hosts St Joseph’s Boys.

It capped a fantastic few weeks for Masterson following his signing with Liverpool while Payne has had some successful trials with several Premier League clubs.