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THE ICONIC St James’s Gate is set for a massive transformation, bringing a “world-class urban quarter” to the Liberties.

Diageo’s vision to create one

of the “most dynamic urban quarters in Ireland and Europe” was announced this week as the brewers unveiled their ambitious plans for the Dublin 8 site.

Diageo bosses are now searching for a development partner

for the project which will see 12.6 acres of its nearly 50 acre site developed in a venture that will “embrace new and old”, to create a mixed-use development called the St James’s Gate Quarter.

The plan aims to open up the site, using new and existing buildings to create a mixed-use urban quarter that will include residential, office and commercial space.

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CYCLE PATH | WORK ON NEW €7.35M ROUTE TO COMMENCE IN 2018

Controversial cycle route bid wins council approval by two votes  MARK O’BRIEN DUBLIN City Council have approved plans for the Clontarf to City Centre cycling route.

The 2.7km route had been a controversial issue due to the original proposal requiring a large number of historic trees to be felled in Fairview Park.

More than 2,000 people signed a petition demanding that the trees be saved.

This campaign ultimately proved successful and a redesigned plan was put before the council, which was passed at a full council meeting last week subject to amendments that the

route undergo further redesigns.

The decision to pass the plan passed by 28 votes to 26, with one abstention amid some stormy exchanges in the council chamber.

Cllr Damian O’Farrell criticised the decision to approve the plan without debate.

He said: “To think that this would go through without debate is an absolute disgrace.”

However, other councillors pointed out that the plan had been discussed extensively at other council meetings and that they felt there were other important items on the council’s agenda.

Cllr Rebecca Moynihan commented: “I am really sick to death of talking about every single meltdown that Clontarf residents have.”

Cllr Moynihan also pointed out that Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy was in attendance at the meeting and that the housing crisis was a more pressing matter for the council.

An amendment, sought by Cllr Ciaran Cuffe and Cllr Andrew Montague, seeking to make the route more user-friendly by examining the location of bus stops and the widths of the cycle lanes was passed by 42 votes to 10 votes.

A further amendment proposed by Cllr Ciaran O’Moore and Cllr Naoise O’Muiri seeking to increase the right-hand turning lane to Fairview Strand was approved by 33 votes to 24.

The new route will include cycle facilities, improved footpaths and landscaping from Clontarf Road/ Alfie Byrne Road to Amiens Street/Talbot Street, via Clontarf Road, Marino Mart, Fairview, Annesley Bridge Road, North Strand Road and Amiens Street.

The route is expected to cost €7.35 million, with work to commence in the third quarter of next year.

Sword of State set for return to capital THE Office of Public Works is hosting the Making Majesty: Building and Borrowing the Regal Image Exhibition at Dublin Castle.

This exhibition explores the shaping of the royal and viceregal image at Dublin Castle through grand architecture, stately ceremonies and fine furnishings, and reflects on the later use of that image in the formation of independent Ireland.

This exhibition sees the return of the Irish Sword of State, lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection.

This precious object, which is usually on display in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, was made in 1661, is of exceptional significance in Irish history.

For 261 years, the Sword symbolized the authority of the King or Queen in Ireland and was the centrepiece of great Irish ceremonial occasions.

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Aoife Troy, 4, and Kayden Sharif, 5, help Kathryn Thomas launch the Simon Home Run. Picture: maxwellphotography.ie

Simon Says, get running to support the homeless!

DUBLIN Simon Community is calling on people to register for the first Simon Home Run. The homeless and housing charity is seeking 3,000 runners and walkers of all ages join them in the Phoenix Park on October 7, to help people who are without a home. Simon Home Run ambassador Kathryn Thomas said: “I’m encouraging as many people as possible to sign up to the #SimonHomeRun and get down to the Phoenix Park on October 7. The gravity of the housing and homeless crisis, as well as the level of response that’s required from Dublin Simon Community to meet the unprecedented need for accommodation and support, needs this year’s event to top all others — and for that they need your help.” To register, see www.homerun.ie

Text CORD and go green for charity this weekend SPINAL Injuries Ireland (SII) is set to hold its national campaign day, Colour Me Friday this week.

Volunteers will wear green and host fundraising events across the country on October 6 and 7.

SII is asking the public to donate €4 by texting ‘CORD’ to 50300 and there will be events all over Dublin on Friday and Saturday from 9-7pm.

Currently, there are 483 people living in Dublin with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and this number is rising. Fiona Bolger, CEO at SII said: “The funds raised from Colour Me Friday will go towards SII’s Community Outreach Programme which provides support to people living with a spinal cord injury.’

Email emma@spinalinjuries.ie or call 01-6532180.

Time for men to be Aware of their mental wellbeing IN SUPPORT of World Mental Health Day next Tuesday, Brown Thomas is partnering with mental health organisation, Aware, to encourage men to look after their wellbeing.

Brown Thomas customers can purchase a Happy Socks gift box containing three pairs of funky and colourful socks, available at all Brown Thomas stores and online at Brownthomas.com.

Priced at €30, all proceeds will be donated to Aware and will help raise vital funds for the charity’s nationwide support, education and information services for individuals impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related disorders.

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WE-AVER A NEW PARK  MARK O’BRIEN OFFICIALS say that a new community park in the Liberties that was officially opened this week will serve the entire community.

Weaver Park in Cork Street is situated on the site of the former Chamber Court and Weaver’s Court flat complex.

Work started on the 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park in January 2017, as part of the Liberties Greening Strategy.

Speaking at the opening of the park on Monday, Lord Mayor of Dublin Micheal Mac Donncha said: “I am delighted to be here this morning to officially open Weaver Park which is the first major project to be developed as part of The Liberties Greening Strategy.

“I would like to congratulate Dublin City Councils Parks and Landscape Services Division and the South-Central Area Office together with Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd who designed and constructed this amenity.

“I hope that people of all ages from the Dublin 8 area and beyond get great enjoyment from this new facility in this historic area.”

The new park features a lawn for games and

activities, an enclosed play area, a skateboarding terrace, benches and a pergola.

Extensive landscaping has been carried out and the play areas are designed to cater for children of all ages.

“The opening of Weaver Park in the Liberties reflects Dublin City Councils ambition to ensure that every community has access to a quality park,” said Leslie Moore, Head of Parks Services, Dublin City Council.

“The collaborative design of the park with the community has also set a new standard for contemporary urban park design which will ensure that the park accommodates local recreational needs.”

Area Manager Peter Finnegan added that he felt it was vital that city centre areas had parks and recreational spaces.

“It is almost 100 years since the Liberties were gifted a public park,” he said.

“Cities need parks and recreational spaces if communities are to grow and develop.

“Dublin’s Liberties is an exciting, dynamic and ever changing community that can only be enriched by the development of a network of green and enjoyable spaces.

“Weaver Park is a jewel in that developing network. It is a space where people of all ages and social backgrounds can mix, relax and enjoy.”

First major project developed as part of Liberties Greening Strategy

Kirsten Finnerty from Scoil Treasa Naofa at the opening of Weaver Park

Anna McLoughlin from St Catherines National School, Donore Ave at the opening of Weaver Park. Pictures: Peter Houlihan/ Fennells

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Runway style rocks Marie Keating show Volunteers Gemma Elmore and Sue McDermott

Dr Carla O’Neill (Director of Nursing Services) and Edel McCabe (Senior Communications Manager Marie Keating Foundation). Pictures: Aishling Conway

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he annual Marie Keating Foundation ‘Survive and Thrive’ fashion show was held at the Conrad Hotel, Dublin last week, with 18 survivor supermodels gracing the catwalk — women who currently have, or who have had breast cancer in the past. Linda Keating, daughter of Marie Keating and Director of Fundraising, hosted the event, while the supermodels, alongside Assets models, showcased AW17 by Dorothy Perkins and Prepys, Navan.

Deirdre Healy, Mary Saunders, Linda Houlihan and Bridie O’Reilly from Arc Cancer Support Centres

Asset Models at ‘Survive and Thrive’ fashion show

Survivor Supermodels hit the runway

Assets Model wearing a cape from Prepys, Navan

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Leah and Cathy Moore

Paul Rowan and Linda Jordan

Breast Cancer Survivor Supermodels - Bernie Walsh and Lorraine Redmond

Anna Clune and Eirin Keogan (Prepys, Navan) Jackie Kiely and Catherine Maher

Linda Keating, Director of Fundraising at Marie Keating Foundation

Breast Cancer Survivor Supermodels - Rose Thorne, Marie O’Dwyer, Maureen Rowan, Marie Doyle and Helen Campion

Linda Keating with models from Assets Model Agency

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Concern seeks judges for schools debating teams VOLUNTEERS are being sought to judge the country’s largest school debating contest which boasts Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe among its tens of thousands of past participants.

Concern Debates, which was established by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide in 1984, was set up to encourage teenagers to talk about burning issues surrounding global justice and development – and has so far attracted more than 50,000 participants.

The Concern Debates team is looking for people from all backgrounds to judge debates taking place in schools from October to May 2018.

“This is an opportunity to hear the views of young people on serious, topical and controversial issues,” said Concern’s Claire Marshall. Well-known former Concern debaters include RTE presenter Claire Byrne and TV3’s Karen Koster. Contact Claire Marshall on 01-4178078 or email debates@concern.net

Most motorists against banning city rickshaws

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MARCH FOR CHOICE | TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DEMONSTRATORS TAK

FOLLOWING LAST SATURDAY’S MARCH FOR CHOICE WHICH SAW MORE THAN 40,000 PEOPLE TAKE TO THE STREETS OF DUBLIN, THE GAZETTE ASKED CITY COUNCILLORS AND TDS FOR THEIR STANCE ON NEXT YEAR’S ABORTION REFERENDUM.

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Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab)

ALMOST 80% of motorists have concerns about the dangers posed by rickshaws in Irish cities, yet most do not want them banned, research has found.

The survey, by AA Car Insurance, was completed by almost 5,000 people, and a majority of respondents said they believed the use of rickshaws in Ireland needs to be further regulated.

“The results are quite clear. There is a real fear for personal safety here, not just for the rickshaw driver and passengers, but also for the other road users who are put at risk by unregulated practices,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs said.

Cllr Chris Andrews (SF)

LAST week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that a referendum on the eight amendment, which states that the right to life of the mother and the unborn child are equal, will take place in May or June 2018.

Under the current law, a woman can face up to 14 years in prison for having an abortion in Ireland. However, around 11 women each day travel from Ireland to the UK to access terminations.

The Gazette asked TDs and councillors for their position on this divisive issue. Every single councillor and TD in Dublin City Council was contacted – here are the ones that replied at the time of going to print.

Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab): “I campaigned against the 1983 Amendment. The wording was wrong, the purpose was wrong and the politics was appallingly cowardly.

“We need to repeal the 8th and allow the Oireachtas to do its job properly which is to ensure that proper health care is afforded to all women.”

Cllr Chris Andrews (SF): “I support repeal the 8th not replace. I support repeal because I believe women have the right to decide and we shouldn’t be exporting the issue to England.”

Cllr Anne Feeney (FG): “I am in favour of repealing the 8th Amendment from the Constitution, but only if we put in place well informed and responsible legislation. I am prochoice and pro-life and I see no conflict with this stance – it is not a black and white issue.

Cllr Michael O’Brien (Solidarity): “I am 100% for the repeal of the 8th amendment and for legislation that will allow for abortion in all crisis pregnancy situations. I happen to the councillor who brought a motion to this effect to the council in 2015 and achieved majority support among the elected councillors.”

Cllr Anne Feeney (FG)

Cllr Mar y Freehill (Lab): “I absolutely support repeal of the 8th amendment and have marched and canvassed over the years for it.”

Denise Mitchell TD (SF): “Sinn Fein has made our position clear – we want a repeal of the

Cllr Paul Hand (Ind)

8th amendment and the enacting of legislation to allow for terminations, if a woman so chooses, in the case of rape, incest and fatal foetal abnormality.”

Cllr Alison Gilliland (Lab): “I support the repeal of the 8th amendment. I believe that the issue of pregnancy termination should be determined by medically based legislation.”

Cllr Cieran Perry (Ind):

“I campaigned against the original 8th Amendment in 1983 and I continue to be opposed to an amendment which equates the life of a mother with that of an unborn foetus.

Cllr Andrew Keegan (PBP): “I do support the repeal of the 8th amendment.

“I also support the position that the 8th should not be replaced with any other amendment and women should have full control of their bodily autonomy.”

Cllr Ruairi McGinley (Ind): “I do not support the Repeal the 8th Amendment. I favour restrictive abortion as distinct from abortion on demand. It is difficult to evaluate any proposed referendum until we see the wording.”

Cllr Paul Hand (Ind): “I favour repealing the 8th amendment from the Irish Constitution.”

To m my B r o u g h a n TD (Ind): “Prior to the last General Election, I pledged my support to the Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment and do believe that it should

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be repealed and that the Oireachtas should legislate to address the issues involved.”

Joan Collins TD (Ind): “I support the proposals from the Citizens Assem-

Cllr Emma Murphy (FF)

bly and I want the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment and legislation then be introduced to reflect the CA proposals.”

Cllr Jane Horgan Jones (Lab): “I support the repeal of the 8th amendment and its replacement (by way of legislation) with a system that provides for access to abortion in line with European norms.”

Cllr Emma Murphy (FF): “I fully support the repealing of the 8th amendment. The 8th

amendment puts my life and the life of all Irish women at risk and must be repealed. Irish women should have access to free, safe & legal abortion here at home.

Brid Smith TD (PBP): “I fully support a referendum on the 8th Amendment to the Constitution and will be advocating in favour of removing the amendment.

“I believe that the question should be put simply and clearly to the people ie: “Do you want to remove article 43.3 from the Constitution?”

Answer Yes or No.” Cllr Pat Dunne (Ind): “I have always been prochoice and have been involved in left politics all my adult life.

Cllr Andrew Keegan (PBP)

Cllr Michael O’Brien

“I wish to see the 8th amendment removed from the constitution and progressive abortion laws introduced by the Oireachtas.”

Richard Bruton TD ( F G ) s p o ke s p e r s o n : “This approach [Citizen’s Assembly, Dail Committee] was successfully used in the last Dail to get legislation passed to address the X Case, which had been ignored by the Dail for over 20 years.

“I strongly support this approach to this potentially difficult and divisive issue, on which we need a calm and fair debate..”

Finian McGrath TD (Ind): “Yes, I support the Repeal of the 8th amendment. I am pro-choice.”

New book recalls the era of Dublin Dockers

A NEW book has been launched that chronicles the history of Dublin’s dock workers.

The Dublin Docker: Working Lives of Dublin’s Deep-Sea Port, an illustrated book which recalls the era when thousands of men unloaded and loaded the ships by hand on Dublin Docks.

The authors of the book Aileen O’ Carroll and the late Don Bennett

excavated the archive of the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society to discover a wealth of photographs, spanning the mid-nineteenth century to the 1970s.

The book acts as a history of the dockers and tells the story of their deep-woven connection to the city.

The Dublin Docker is available in bookshops and online from Amazon and Irish Academic Press.

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THE KIOSK | OWNER TRIED HARD TO KEEP BUSINESS GOING DESPITE COMPETITION

Iconic coffee shop shuts after 38 years in business  EMMA NOLAN AN ICONIC Dublin coffee shop and landmark closed its doors last week amidst sadness from regulars and locals.

The Kiosk, located on the corner of Leeson Street and Adelaide Road, on a small traffic island has closed down after 38 years in business.

The ubiquitous coffee spot posted a notice on its window which read: “Sadly the kiosk has had to close.

“I wish to thank everyone for their custom and friendship over the past 38 years.

Good luck to you all for the future.”

Owner Ned McCarthy said he tried hard to keep the business going despite increased competition from new coffee shops nearby, including Starbucks on Leeson Street.

Ned told Fora.ie: “I tried as far as I could to keep it going.

A lot of competition has arrived nearby but I believe the right people can make it work.”

The building dates back

to 1928 and according to Dublin.ie, it was designed by architect Michael Moynihan to house a water pressure station, public toilets, a telephone booth and a shop.

The Kiosk as it is now has been in the McCarthy family since 1954 but is currently being rented from Dublin City Council.

It is not known who the next tenant will be but Ned has said that there a number of interested parties.

The news comes following the take-over by Starbucks of another small kiosk in Ballsbridge earlier this year and the historic Avalon House on Aungier Street is also now home to the corporate giant.

Eoghan O’Riain, who lives nearby just off Adelaide Road told The Gazette that he is sad to see the Kiosk close and is worried that Dublin is starting to lose its character.

“It was a unique little spot to go for a coffee in, far more interesting than the usual Starbucks stuff which is just everywhere now. Hopefully the building will still be used.”

Others expressed their sadness at the closure on Twitter, with one comment reading: “Ah it was a little gem. Used to stop for my paper on way to work at the eye and ear hospital near 13 years ago.

Sad.”

regulars and locals

UEFA drawn to Dublin for draw DUBLIN has been selected to host the live televised UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying draw, which will take place in December 2018.

The 2020 Championships mark the 60th anniversary of the Euros and games are being hosted in 13 cities across the continent, with the Aviva Stadiumset to host four games.

€320k ticket sold in Dublin 7

Pot haul worth €2.4m seized at Dublin Port A MASSIVE €2.4m haul of illegal drugs was seized at Dublin Port this week with help from an intrepid sniffer dog called Holly.

The bust was made during a joint operation between gardai and Revenue officers, who seized 376kg of cannabis resin and 9.7kg of cannabis herb.

Revenue later tweeted photos of the haul, along with a nod to the clever lab (pictured right).

The pot was discovered stashed in crates in the back of a lorry that had come off the boat from Holyhead on Wednesday evening.

A 41-year-old male from Northern Ireland was arrested in connection with the operation and he was being held at Store Street Garda Station. Photos:@RevenueIE

St James’s Gate set for revamp

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The Kiosk closed its doors last week amidst sadness from

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A feasibility study submitted to DCC suggests that The new quarter will be opened up with public the 12.6 acre site has the potential to deliver 63,000 spaces and streets and will be fully integrated into sq m of office space, 5,000 sq m retail space and the wider Liberties area.

22,000 sq m towards hotel and leisure.

Diageo Ireland’s Oliver Loomes It could also deliver 500 new homes said: “This unique relationship with a 48,000 sq m residential opporbetween past and future makes St. tunity.

James’s Gate an extraordinary place.

Mr Loomes added: “We are trans“It is rooted in history and its future forming our centuries-old vat houses, is one of innovation and creating brew houses and cooperages into experiences. We are committed to a incredible spaces that will house long term sustainable future at St. and inspire a new generation James’s Gate and are delighted to An artist’s view of how the of entrepreneurs, residents and be opening streets, creating spaces, brewhouse will look, facing towards Robert & Rainsford St visitors, dreamers and doers.” and generating opportunity.”

ONE very lucky Dubliner is €320,208 richer this week after scoring the Match 5 and Lucky Star on Friday’s Euromillions draw.

The lucky punter’s Quick Pick ticket was sold in the Ashtown Grove Spar on the Navan Road last Thursday.

There was no winner of last Friday’s Euromillions Jackpot draw.

€6m Orchard action plan hailed THERE was unanimous welcome for the €6m Cherry Orchard Action Plan at the recent South Central Area Committee.

Hailing it a “massive step forward for Cherry Orchard, Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) added: “The full plan will cost in the region of €6m. This is money well worth investing in Cherry Orchard.”

Case closed for water protest CHARGES have been dropped against ten people over the 2014 Jobstown water charges protest, while one person remains charged with criminal damage.

Lawyers for the DPP told the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court they were entering a “nolle prosequi”, bringing an end to the prosecution.

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Parkrun race is a runaway success Barbara Yeates

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Susan Lennon and daughter Mikayla. Pictures: Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

ARKRUN Ireland in partnership with Vhi, added their 79th event last week with the introduction of the Darndale Parkrun. The event attracted locals of all ages and abilities, providing a fun and safe environment to enjoy exercise.

Almost 37,000 participants have run 1,000,000 km in parkrun events around Ireland since it started in 2012.

Billy Lennon and his father Paul Lennon

Fiona Shine, Lisa Shine, Anna Shine, and Mairin Shine

Alan Foley

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Aileen Galvin

Trish Long and Paddy Wooderforth Left: Ali Keegan.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Clint Drieberg and Elaine Leonard

Glamour aplenty at annual film ball A

host of faces from the TV and radio industry brought a touch of glitz and glamour to the Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow last week, where the annual Irish Cinema Ball took centre stage for a colouful celebration of homegrown talent.

Stephen Byrne and Sean Munsanje

Kathleen Greene and Pat Greene

Katie Hansard and Michelle Davis

Charlene Lydon and Gale Wilson

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GALA DINNER: CHINESE BUSINESSES MARK THEIR SUCCESSES IN IRELAND

A celebration of immigrant enterprises THE Irish Fujian Business Association (IFBA) – an organisation providing a hub for people from the Fujian province in China who are operating businesses in Ireland – celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a magnificent gala dinner and cultural display in the Clontarf Castle Hotel.

More than 300 delegates attended the event, including Dr Yue Xiaoyong, the current Chinese ambassador to Ireland;

Xiaojie Wen, vicepresident, Fujian Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Brenden Foster, president, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, along as speaker on the night, former Fianna Fail TD Conor Lenihan.

Highlighting the growing economy in Ireland, digital marketing was the central topic of the evening, highlighting this as a key characteristic of companies surviving in the business sector.

The incoming president of the IFBA, Simon Lam, said: “The IFBA is integral to both Irish and Chinese companies prospering, growing, and finding new and exciting business opportunities in respective countries.

“This event celebrates the strong links between Ireland and China, not only in business, but also in the strong cultural diversity and community we share.”

The gala dinner, which

Linjia Zheng, Cindy Wang,

also hosted the fourth council inauguration ceremony with the introduction of the new IFBA committee, featured performances from Chinese

and Irish culture such as harpists, Irish dancing and a Chinese dragon dance.

The IFBA is fully recognised by the Chinese

Embassy in Ireland and, to date, has hosted and coordinated more than 10 investment opportunity events between China and Ireland.

Ava He, Zhiyi Lin, Yuying Yang and Ming Deehy, from the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy of Dance, danced beautifully at the gala dinner. Picture: Julien Behal

ENERGY SECTOR: 23 DUBLIN GRADUATES AMONG 70-STRONG COHORT JOINING PROGRAMME

ESB welcomes bright sparks SOME 23 graduates from across the capital are commencing a prestigious threeyear programme in the ESB. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from third-level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance.

ESB’s tailored graduate development programme sees these graduates develop both professionally and personally, forming part of an ambitious drive by the company to recruit high-calibre talent from thirdlevel institutions.

This year’s graduates will be placed across five business units – ESB International, ESB Networks, Generation and Wholesale Markets, Business Services Centre and Electric

Pat Naughten (centre, above), ESB executive director with some of the 70 graduates. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Ireland.

The graduates studied in a cross section of universities and institutes of technology from around the island of Ireland and beyond.

Welcoming the Dublin graduates on their induction week in a Croke Park ceremony, Pat Naughton, ESB executive director, group people and sus-

tainability said: “These graduates join us at an exciting time.

As ESB celebrates 90 years, the energy sector is undergoing a major transition which will require fresh and innovate

thinking.

“ESB is leading Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon society, putting in place solutions today that will leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

“Our 70 new colleagues will play an important part in building this brighter, more sustainable future, as the company seeks to remain at the forefront of energy innovation.

“ESB offers diverse career path for all those interested in meeting these challenges of the coming decades.

“We are also pleased to announce that graduate recruitment for 2018 is now open and we are now inviting applications from final year students for next year’s programme.”

To join ESB’s 2018 graduate development programme, see www.esb.ie/careers/graduatedevelopmentprogramme.

Applications are currently open until October 24.

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DUBLINLIFE Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week

HOLLY JUST WANTS A BIT OF TLC OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Holly, a five-yearold female Terrier crossbreed who is looking for a loving family..

This sweetheart enjoys human company and gets worried when there is nobody by her side. On the other hand, when Holly feels safe and comfortable, she shows her independent spirit and does her own thing.

Holly is deaf and partially blind, therefore she is looking for a sensible, understanding and patient family.

Contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000; they are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie.

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21 AGAIN STUNNING model, singer and actress Nadia Forde helped the Jervis Shopping Centre celebrate turning 21 years old last week.

The talented Dubliner was on hand to hand out a host of amazing prizes as part of the birthday celebrations which included a amazing trip to Lapland for Gareth and Lauren Lambe with their children Jayden and Sienna (left).

Check out page 31 to see how you can win a shopping voucher for Jervis Shopping Centre worht a whopping €500. Picture :Leon Farrell/Photocall

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Aidan Gillen and Camille O’Sullivan

Aoife Kilbane and Leonardo Lacerda

Theatre festival opens 60th run Brid Horan, Tanya Banotti and Mary Banotti. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Ingrid O’Connor and Chloe O’Connor

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THE bright and beautiful stepped out in style for the opening night of the 60th Dublin Theatre Festival. The Suppliant Women at the Gaiety Theatre opened this year’s festival, which runs until October 15 and boasts 31 full scale productions, with 352 performances on over 17 stages. The Suppliant Women, which was performed last week, tells the story of the plight of refugees, civil war, democracy and ultimately the triumph of love. This acclaimed play from Actors Touring Company and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, recruits a volunteer community chorus in every city where it’s performed — and more than 50 locals joined the cast for this Dublin showing.

Cian O’Brien and Fiona Garvan

Valerie Zawada and Sheelan Yousefizadeh

Rory Nolan and Patrick O’Kane

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Radio presenter Tom Dunne with his daughters Eva and Skye Baz Ashmawy, partner Tanja Evans and family

Lego Ninjago film is big hit!

TV3’s Debbie O Donnell and son Sam. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Izabela Chudzicka with little Michael Bux

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AZ Ashmawy, his partner Tanja Evans and family were pictured at the special family preview screening of The Lego Ninjago movie at the Odeon Cinema in Point Square Dublin this week.

Also there for Lego’s latest feature-length offering were popular broadcaster Tom Dunne and his gorgeous little girls Eva and Skye.

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RECYCLED FASHION: CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO CREATE UNIQUE OUTFITS FROM RECYCLED JUNK IRELAND’S renow ned recycled fashion competition Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is back for its eighth successive year and they have announced that style guru Pippa O’Connor will join the judging panel.

As one of Ireland’s leading fashion and beauty entrepreneurs Pippa is perfectly poised to take up the mantle of judging the extraordinary talent of Ireland’s young fashion creators.

She will join X-Factor and Ireland’s Got Talent judge Louis Walsh who will once again bring his invaluable judging experience and insight into the entertainment industry to the panel along with fashion educators and experts Tracey Fahey and Jane Leavey.

Speaking on joining the judging panel, Pippa O’Connor said: “Seeing some of the designs from last year, I can really see the hard work and time that goes into creating these amazing creations!

“They are truly works of art!

I am really looking forward to meeting some of the incredible students involved in this year’s competition.”

Now in its eighth year the all-Ireland leading fashion and art competition for secondary school’s challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk.

Call out for designers

Judges Pippa O’Connor and Louis Walsh along with students from secondary schools across Ireland at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Competition at the Tivoli Theatre Dublin. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Secondary school students from the five regions North, South, East, West and Dublin are invited to enter this year’s competition.

Students will need to have their entry designed ahead of registration which opens on the January 8.

For more information on how your school can get involved

visit w w w.boijunkkouture. com.

The competition is open to all students who are attending secondary school.

Last year saw a record number of applicants with over 1,300 designs entered which were whittled down to just 80 for the grand final in the 3Arena.

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Marking a milestone with magnificent mural

Celeste Kapo, Alisha Kapo, Mia Lambe, Georgia Ashe, Kasey Mc Kenna and Kasey Thompson from Bradóg Youth Services.

Pictures: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

JERVIS Shopping Centre has revealed a colourful collage created by children from local schools to mark the centre’s 21st birthday this September.

The project, which was proposed by Jervis, was initiated to engage with local community groups and create involvement in the centre’s 21st birthday.

Bradog Youth Services, located on Dominick Place, came up with the idea of working with children from local schools to design a mural that would be displayed in the Jervis Shopping Centre main mall over the birthday celebrations.

The 7ft tall mural was created over a two-day workshop in Bra-

dog Youth Services Community Centre and was facilitated by local artist Caitriona McGowan.

The finished piece is inspired by the iconic centre’s significant birthday and set against the backdrop of the Dublin skyline.

Derek McDonnell, centre manager for Jervis Shopping Centre said: “Jervis Shopping Centre was delighted to work with Bradog Youth Services on the design of the mural.

“The student’s involvement and enthusiasm for this project has been outstanding and their work is truly wonderful.

“We’re delighted to be able to showcase their artwork in the centre for everyone to enjoy!”

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CHILDREN: TURN YOUR BREAKFAST INTO A TASTY WAY TO DONATE TO THE CHARITY CHILDLINE left us feeling bowled over when we thought about the scale of their support for children all across the country as we contemplated the charity’s upcoming Cheerios Childline Breakfast.

Luckily, popular presenter and Childline supporter Lucy Kennedy was on hand at Fire restaurant in Dawson Street to help launch the upcoming fundraiser.

Lucy and daughter Holly were delighted to launch the event, with the pair calling on everyone to tuck in and support the Cheerios Childline Breakfast, taking place from Monday, October 16 to Sunday 22. Lucy, the ISPCC Childline and supporters Cheerios are calling on everyone to host a Cheerios Childline Breakfast to help support the nation’s only 24-hour listening service for children.

You can register today at www. childlinebreakfast.ie, or text RISE to 50300 to donate €4 (with Childline will to receive a minimum of €3.25).

AWARE OF A 24-HOUR CINEMA MARATHON? ON October 9, ODEON will be

Munch and crunch with pals to help Childline’s fundraiser

holding its first ever sponsored 24-hour cinemathon to raise vital funds for AWARE, in partnership with Entertainment.ie, at ODEON Point Square.

From 9am, film enthusiasts and supporters of AWARE can enjoy a unique movie experience like never before – all whilst raising vital funds for charity.

With only 60 seats available this is a unique cinema opportunity not to be missed. Tickets are €40 and participants will receive an online sponsorship page to share with friends and family to help raise much needed funds for AWARE, while the fee will cover 24 hours of movies, lunch, dinner and goodie bags, including

movie merchandise.

Films will include blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, and Almost Famous.

To sign up and for further information, see https://www.iregister.ie/, and search for Cinemathon.

CATCH THE FUTURE FESTIVAL AT THE RDS DESIGN and creative festival, The Future, is heading to the RDS in November 3 and 4.

The live design and creative festival celebrates the innovators in design, media, creativity and culture, and the role they play in the future of society, business and the spaces in between.

The Future is a festival of art, a festival of ideas, a festival of creativity. Inspired equally by music festivals and creative conferences, organisers are working hard to bring a fresh vibe and fun atmosphere to the festival with surprises around every corner.

More than 72 speakers will present across the four stages, all which will run in parallel, so organisers say attendees should expect to be delightfully surprised over the two days.

For further information, see thefuture.ie.

Presenter Lucy Kennedy and her daughter, Holly, launching the upcoming Cheerios Childline Breakfast 2017. Picture: Leon Farrell

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WOOL YOU JOIN THE CROWDS HEADING TO THE TERRIFIC TEXTILE EVENT AT THE RDS FOR ALL CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS? IRELAND’S biggest textile event for craft enthusiasts is back this autumn, with the return of the 24th Knitting and Stitching Show at the RDS. Taking place from November 9-12, the textile event will feature hundreds of unique demonstrations, interactive workshops and galleries curated by internationally acclaimed textile artists, alongside more than 150 must-see exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies.

Inspiring creativity for those seeking to learn a new hobby or simply develop their crafty skillset, attendees will get to choose from a jam-packed programme of workshops led by some of the world’s most reputable textile crafters, catering for everyone from have-ago amateurs to lightning-fast knitters.

For further information or to purchase tickets, see www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/dublin.

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 JAMES HENDICOTT INVENTIVE Belfast solo artist Duke Special’s latest album is imaginatively different even by his standards. Peter Wilson - a mainstay of Northern Ireland’s boisterous music scene - has long drawn influence from his surrounds.

These include an album based entirely on a Paul Auster novel, and another based on the work of famous photographers featured in the New York’s MMA. Wilson jokes that his latest release, is influenced by “gardening,” (a genuine love of his) but quickly gets down to the real detail of forthcoming ninth album ‘Hallow’: putting to music the poems of popular Belfast writer Michael Longley.

“Poems don’t tend to have choruses,” Wilson explains of the challenges of the tracks, which carefully mirror Longley’s originals.

“I have a huge amount of respect for Michael, and I felt I had to be really careful about how I used his work. Some of his poems have a great refrain or a line at the heart of things that I could use, but to make them work I had to live with things a bit.

“I wrote one song over a year ago and gave it to him. He was speaking at an event, and he was really delighted and encouraging,”Wilson said of now 78-year-old Longley.

“After that I sent him stuff as I went along, including artwork, stuff like that. I really felt like it was a great responsibility. It was both wonderful and scary.”

Wilson is being typically modest: under the Duke Special moniker he’s become a stunningly delicate performer, basing his style on intricate and smartly-charming piano tracks, soulful, honeyed vocals, and a turn of phrase Longley himself would no doubt appreciate.

Bringing his influences very much from the music hall days, he’s a theatrical, dreadlocked, vaudeville-style performer, seemingly aiming to connect deeply with his crowds. Wilson has twice been nominated for Ireland’s national music prize, Choice. He tells us he likes to be “a bit of an enigma on stage,” and has referred to his look at “hobo chic.”

Much like his earlier work - check out hit singles “Freewheel” and “No Cover Up” to get a feel - “Hallow” very much draws from the old school of music. It’s written almost entirely around piano and vocals. Sure, Wilson layers in plenty of other instrumentation such as double bass and guitar that he describes as “layered and embedded around” the main tracks, but the heart of his music is very much one man, one great tune, and a piano.

“I’ve always wanted to give people a way into what I’m singing about,” he explains.

“They can make to it what they will - I don’t want to be one of those singers who explains songs, because it means something different to different people - but I do want people to connect with the topics, be they a Paul Auster novel, a play, or a selection of old photographs from the 1800s [all of which are previous subjects of Duke Special albums].

Special delivery Belfast’s most enigmatic man turns his musical lense on another poignant theme

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Ireland v Moldova

A win in this latest World Cup qualifier for the boys in green, who are playing their last home game of the group stages, is likely to mean they go to Wales with all to play for. Get behind the players at the Aviva on October 6.

Leinster v Munster

And exactly one day after the Eastern Europeans depart from the national stadium, it’ll host a different kind of key contest: the first of the big derbies for Leinster in the revamped Pro-16, as bitter rivals Munster come to town. October 7.

LEINSTER V MUNSTER

Dublin Festival of History

The fifth edition of this annual event returns to Dublin, with this its final and most enticing week. With dozens of free events on through the week, you can learn through talks, films and events, all listed at DublinFestivalOfHistory.ie.

Jewellery and Bead Weaving

Afternoon A small class hosted by Design House will introduce you to jewellery production with a variety of techniques, through which you can make your masterpiece while sipping on a glass of wine. October 8.

Ulysses

The Joycean classic gets its latest retelling at the Abbey Theatre, with Dermot Bolger promising a more accessible retelling of the single-day tale than the author’s notoriously difficult to grasp book. Until October 28.

The Nightmare Realm

A scream-inducing event at the RDS that’s worked its way up to the capital via Cork and Kerry over recent years. Designed to test your fears to the limit, this is very much not for kids. Until November 4.

Little Hours “I like that the meaning might not be so in your face. I have a little theatre background,” he admits.

“On stage, I become an amplified version of myself. I embrace it, using props and playing with how I look. You’re always aware you’re on stage, but there’s no point in going up and being self aware.”

“I probably used to be a lot happier on stage, though. I used to do long stretches, six months at a time on tour sometimes. Life has changed a bit, and I don’t really want to do that anymore.

“In fact, if I could just play in Belfast over and over again for a year, I’d probably do that, to be honest. Performing is a real chance to express yourself, though, and I do love to do that. I’m

just not so in love with the actual travel and touring part anymore. I have things waiting for me at home, you know?”

“Hallow” was produced through crowdfunding, with those who supported the album earlier this year getting a unique copy that will never reach the shops. Wilson describes the experience - which included creating his own crowdfunding website - as “humbling”.

“It gives me faith to go and do it. I’ve been around for enough time now that people who like me know what I do, and that I like to explore.

“I couldn’t go all in and do the patreon style thing, as it just seems to require so many constant updates and constantly producing stuff,

which is not really how I want to work. For me, there’s a little bit too much ownership being given there. But this felt really free, it allowed me to do the artistic thing that I wanted to do.”

In truth, Duke Special doesn’t fit naturally into the Irish music scene.

He totally eschews current fashions - something that’s always been more of a positive than trying to adapt to them - and has a wonderful habit of making much from the pieces of art that absorb him. He tends to sing in fantastically phrased near-riddles that just ooze inventive songwriting.

Hallow is out on October 6, while Duke Special plays Draiocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown on October 14 as part of his Irish tour.

The Donegal duo who’ve become radio darlings in recent months drop in on Dublin to play the opulent surrounds of the Sugar Club.

With their debut album on the horizon, catch them while they’re hot on October 11.

Cry Monster Cry

Following three sold out shows at Whelan’s, talented Dublin brothers Richie and Jamie Martin bring their distinct brand of thoughtful songwriting, fraternal harmonies and textured acoustic arrangements to The Button Factory Stage. October 13.

New album of the week

Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down. The self-proclaimed king of darkness returns with more roaring, melodic goth-pop.

This tenth studio album has been delayed by eight months while Manson carried out some rewrites, and is said to be “hypnotising”.

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DUBLINLIFE FASTNews Octavia gets some Skoda has given its most popular car, the Octavia a subtle facelift, while adding more technology to the specifications, as MICHAEL MORONEY found out during his recent test drive. The Octavia’s spaciousness remains its unique point and now with added style and improved performance.

Michael Sheridan and David Walshe of the Irish Car of the Year Committee, who have already begun to study form among the field of runners for this year’s awards and, holding the Irish Car of the Year trophy, Tom Dennigan from awards programme sponsor, Continental Tyres

58 cars compete for 2018 Irish Car of the Year title A field of 58 cars are eligible for the Irish Car of the Year 2018 awards, in association with Continental Tyres, it was announced last week. The Irish Car of the Year 2018 will be revealed at a gala event in The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, on Thursday, November 9.

The awards are voted on by a panel of motoring writers from across Ireland and the title has been awarded for more than 40 years. Last year’s overall winner was the Mercedes Benz E-Class, which has since gone on to great success in the market.

easytrip will pay your M50 toll charge penalty

SKODA’S Octavia to the overall car is the brand’s bestdesign. While that selling car in Ireland, car has more techEngine 2.0 litre accounting for almost nology than ever 45% of all Skoda sales before, there is just Engine power 150hp in the country. no compromise on 0 – 100km/hr 8.5 seconds The reason is clear, the space. Relative Economy 22km/litre a combination of to the competition, (4.5/100km or 63mpg) value, space and now the Octavia has Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres newly added style. more load space in CO2 emissions 119g/km The space factor is the boot and commost pronounced in fort for the passenRoad Tax Band A4 €200 the Skoda Octavia gers, both front and Main Service 20,000km/12 months Combi, the estate car back.

Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2013) version that’s now The extra technolWarranty 3 years available across 14 ogy features for the Entry Price €23,895 model options from 2017 Octavia include the entry level 1.2alloy wheels and a litre turbo-petrol car, to the most on the road. This model is smack larger touch screen infotainment expensive 2.0-litre turbo-petrol in the middle of the range and system. The Skoda SmartLink+ version that’s claimed to be a true with the added DSG automatic system allows Apple CarPlay rocket machine. type gearbox, my driving comfort and Android Auto connectivity Within the middle of the Octa- was assured. while LED rear lights, air convia range is a host of popular and The Skoda Octavia Combi ditioning, and automatic postbest-selling diesel powered cars. range has been well recognised collision braking system are now For my recent test drive, I’ve for its space. The new Octavia included in the range. had the 150bhp version powered for 2017 gives some added style The test car was the Style verby 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, features to give a new sharpness sion, one step from the intro

Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI

level Ambition model and that brought a nine-inch touch screen system that included satnav and larger 17in alloy wheels.

The price lift is €1,400 from the base model, while all other features of the car’s performance are very similar.

This new Octavia comes with improved connectivity through what is called the Skoda Connect system. This is comprised

MOTORING services specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, has announced a ‘pay the fine’ campaign for any motorists with an unpaid toll or a penalty notice for non-payment of an M50 toll charge.

Targeted at car drivers who are occasional users of the M50, easytrip is offering to pay up to four M50 penalty notices per driver plus the chance to sign up to a ‘pay as you go’ easytrip toll tag to avoid getting a fine in the future. Car drivers that have received an M50 penalty notice can simply contact easytrip to get the penalty paid, set up an account and start saving on M50 tolls. The easytrip campaign is running for a limited four week period from September 25, 2017.

The M50 toll costs €3.10 per journey for cars that don’t have an electronic toll tag. With an easytrip tag, motorists only pay €2.10. This is a saving of €1.00 per journey, which can save a commuting motorist over €500 per year.

Colin Delaney, chief executive officer of easytrip

Toyota Sandyford MD Loughlin Murphy with Brent pope, Alan Quinlan and Ian Nagle

Ireland, said: “Motorists who occasionally use the M50 intend to pay the toll charge yet many miss the 8pm deadline the following day. This is not uncommon, as we all have busy lives and important destinations to reach. Unfortunately, those drivers that do forget receive an M50 penalty notice letter in the post. M50 toll penalties can exceed €40 if not paid within 14 days, and €100 if not paid within 56 days with the threat of legal proceedings to follow if still unpaid.”

Gala night at Toyota Sandyford THE GALA Launch Night at Toyota Sandyford brought the world of politics, sports and entertainment together in style. Amongst the guests were former An Taoiseach Brian Cowan, TV3’s Colette Fitzpatrick and Alan Hughes, Karl Broderick and, fresh from her stint on RTE’s Operation Transformation, Mary Byrne.

Also in attendance were sporting stars Brent Pope and Alan Quinlan, as well as Nora Casey, Amanda Brunker and Anne Doyle.

Loughlin Murphy w ith Charl Cowen an ie Chalke d Tom Ma , Brian ngan

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Mercedes-Benz plans an awesome 2018 and new models in every segment MERCEDES-BENZ has described

E-Class this year, according to

its latest initiatives for the 2018

Mercedes-Benz sales manager

as being awesome as it plans to

in Ireland, Ciaran Allen. There

expand ownership and sustain

will be an increased emphasis on

market growth in Ireland. Mer-

AMG refinements and a focus on

cedes-Benz aims to have a car

their improved specifications as it

in every segment of the market

targets Audi and BMW for market

as it plans to 18 new models over

leadership.

the nexteight years in its goal to

from this new specifications/

luxury car market globally.

price equation are CLA and GLC

great acceleration. This engine has a high torque rating and this ensures good acceleration of 8.5 seconds in a 0 to 100km/ hr race, despite its relatively large size.

The six-speed DSG gearbox is a real comfort to use even if it appeared a little sluggish from a cold start.

The engine power delivers impressive response from the system, especially on the open road and during

stop/start city driving.

The car comes with an improved economy rating of 22km/litre (4.5/100km or 63mpg). Real life driving brings different results and over an average of an 1150km test drive I found the rating to be about 25% high, which is still a reasonable figure for a car of its size and spaciousness.

Entr y prices for the Skoda Octavia Combi start from €23,895 for first level

1.6-litre turbo-diesel powered car, while the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel versions start from €28,650. This is a big car and sees the benefit of the bigger and more powerful engine in achieving good longer run performance with a full estate car load. As part of the Volkswagen Group diesel upgrade scheme, this Octavia now can offer even more value, depending on the age of your existing car.

Liberty Insurance calls for urgent action on fraud and increased data sharing LIBERTY Insurance claims that urgent action is needed to further motor insurance reforms on areas such as fraud and increased data sharing. CEO of Liberty Insurance, Sharon O’Brien made the comments as the insurer held a stakeholder event where it brought together a number of leading Irish and international motor insurance experts to debate the challenges in successfully implementing motor insurance reform.

Liberty Insurance’s key policy priorities for driving further reform of the motor insurance market include: • More rigid enforcement of existing legislation on prosecution of insurance fraud; • Establish a National Fraud Data-

base, overseen by the Central Bank; • Fast-track a dedicated Garda Insurance Fraud Unit; • Enhance training for judges on appropriate personal injury awards • Strengthen the powers of Personal Injuries Assessment Board • Legislate for driverless cars in Ireland Sharon O’Brien said: “Liberty is one hundred percent committed to reform of Ireland’s motor insurance industry. We recognise the significant pain that customers have felt over the last number of years. We have played a key role in the work of the Cost of Insurance Working Group and will continue to do so.

“Important progress has been made. However, we believe that a

concentrated focus in the areas of fraud and data sharing in particular is needed to drive further successful reform and ultimately drive down costs for motorists. We have to prioritise those initiatives that will have the greatest impact; fraud is a key driver of increased insurance costs and it needs to be tackled head-on, in the interests of our customers.

“We believe that our proposals send out a strong message: anyone who commits fraud will not gain by it and will instead face stiff penalties when they are caught out. We also want to see data shared between insurers and the Gardaí more effectively, to ensure greater cooperation between both in detecting and stamping out fraud.”

to top-of-the range models like

achieved a 36% average annual

the new remodelled S-Class, first

growth over the past four years.

versions of which have arrived

It claims that for 2017, its sales

here at a lower-than-expected

are running 32% above the same

price marginally above €90,000

period last year, despite an overall

for the S 350 version.

10% market decline.

Mercedes-Benz in Ireland aims

of two categories. The infotainment Online services provide additional information such as weather reports and parking space availability, along with realtime navigation details.

Care Connect system provides remote access as well as driver assistance through a renewable SIM card connection.

Out on the road and the 150bhp turbo-diesel engine is a strong performer with

Other models likely to benefit

secure number one position in the Mercedes-Benz claims to have

The new look Skoda Octavia Combi is a spacious estate car version of the Skoda brand’s most popular car

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MOTORING

“Our overarching commitment to maintain a competitive

to bring the C-Class and E-Class

specifications/price position

ranges to first place in their

across our range, now and into

respective market segments,

2018, is one that will be reflected

building on the 22% sales increase

in awesome cars with awe-

being achieved by C-Class and

some specifications at awesome

the 70% increase in sales of

prices,” Allen said.

The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived here after a mid-term revamp

Exclusive Dublin dealerships for Ballsbridge and Deansgrange MERCEDES-BENZ will be expanding its network of exclusive dealerships in Dublin in the coming months with the opening of two new Dublin City outlets. The MSL Ballsbridge dealership is being remodelled to provide a new 30-car showroom, while a completely new MSL Grange dealership at Pottery Road, Deansgrange, will be opened in October with a 22-car showroom.

Mercedes-Benz place greater focus on other fronts during 2018.

One of these will be to introduce customers to the many attractions and advantages that its ‘Connect Me’ system offers, including a ‘track and locator’ function useful should the vehicle ever be taken without authority.

On the used car front, new ‘Mercedes-Benz Certified’ branding will also be introduced, the purpose to standardise current approaches and present a uniform, Europe-wide quality assurance message to used car customers.

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Godet Hem Knitted Midi Dress €45, Faux Fur Collar and Cuff Dogtooth Coat €115

Embellished Dress €195

Hot Pink Longline Coat €85, Ruffle Crinkle High Neck Blouse €42, Kayden Pearl Detail Slim Boyfriend Jean €52  EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

V by Very at Littlewoods Ireland has released their autumn winter collection with three stand out trends.

The themes of the collection are: Brick Lane – This trend is an eclectic trend of prints, mixing bold print blouses with vinyl and bright statement coats. Loafers is the shoe of choice, and this casual and formal trend plays heavily on embroidered denim, and frayed jeans mixed with sequin tops, bold statement dresses and soft separates.

Far & Away – This pretty dreamy trend is built on romantic florals and autumnal colours perfect for switching gears from autumn to winter. For this trend think fringing, eyelets, corsets, leather tie up trousers, shawls and cape cover ups, vintage inspired blouses and glamourous maxi and midi dresses.

Electric Ballroom – This trend is for dusky dark nights out! It is seductive with sequins, and is built on key accessories and essentials to get you ready for the party season ahead.

Available on littlewoodsireland.ie

Leather Look Frill Sleeve Dress €68, Oriental Bird Embellished Bow Chain Strap Bag €38, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

bright & bold

Embroidered Yoke Lace Skater Dress €90, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Velvet Sandal - Magenta €25

Full Lace Skirt €58, Lace Top €60, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

High Neck Sequin Dress €155, Oriental Embellished Day To Bar Bag €38

Metallic Spot Dress €90, Bella Ankle Strap Minimal Heeled Sandal €35

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DUBLIN based jewellery designer, MoMuse, has recently introduced a unique new collection of fine jewellery and gemstone rings.

From understated necklaces, delicate bracelets and subtle gold earrings, to gemstone rings, each piece from the new collection is designed with love and hand finished with care in Dublin by MoMuse founder, Margaret O’Rourke.

Drawn to clean lines and linear shapes, the creative vision behind MoMuse, Margaret O’Rourke, explains; “I’m delighted to unveil the new collection of fine jewellery and gemstone rings as the next chapter in the evolving MoMuse design story.

“Inspired by a recent trip to Europe, the new collection features contemporary clean lines and classic emerald cut designs, which adds another dimension to our existing offering.”

Margaret’s store is located in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in town.

18kt Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Diamond €3,400

19kt Gold Star Earrings €110

9kt Gold Star Bracelet €110

9kt Gold Bar Earrings €110 18kt Rose Gold ring with London Blue Topaz €695

Meet the Young Designer of the Year On, Friday, September 22, 2017 the leading lights of Dublin’s fashion set joined DublinTown in The Round Room at The Mansion House to celebrate Dublin Fashion 2017: The Collective and crown the 2017 Young Designer of the Year.

DublinTown and the esteemed judging panel were proud to crown, NAOMI AJETUNMOBI, from Grafton Academy of Fashion and Design, as this year’s Young Designer of the Year.

Naomi lives in Fairview and studied design at Grafton Academy of Fashion and Design.

Naomi Ajetunmobi celebrating with model Grace O’Mahony.

Pictures: Andres Poveda

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with White Topaz and Diamond €1150

Fine jewellery and gemstone rings

White Gold Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamond €1150

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Take an Inch’ & go the extra mile for midterm bliss

THE ICE HOTEL: A TRUE JEWEL IN NORTH MAYO’S CROWN, YOU’LL DO WELL TO

Ice to sea view,

OVERLOOKING two magnificent stretches of Blue Flag beach, just outside the pretty heritage town of Clonakilty in West Cork, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a warm, polished and welcoming seaside hotel with a unique and wonderful thalassotherapy seawater spa.

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa has all the ingredients needed for a great family break this mid-term!

With frisbees and swing ball, kites, buckets and spades, croquet and skipping ropes available for use by both hotel and apartment guests, and with the stunning beaches of Inchydoney as the playground, both adults and children can indulge in all the fun of beach games, and the classic seaside activities of sandcastle-building and kite-flying.

If the weather doesn’t play ball, so to speak, all the family can enjoy access to the Seawater Pool, Children’s Play Lounge and Snooker Room.

During mid-term there will also be “spooky” children’s movies playing in the Netflix Room, such as Scooby Doo and The Goonies. Kids can also enjoy baking some scary but yummy treats with Chef Adam.

This mid-term break, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa have a two-night package available from €500 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children sharing a Family Room. The package includes breakfast on both mornings, access to the facilities and “Cooking with Chef” on one afternoon for the kids.

 ALISON O’HANLON

To find our more, visit www.inchydoneyisland.com

IF you haven’t been to the Ice House Hotel, you’ve yet to experience true luxury.

The boutique four-star hotel sits on the edge of the Moy estuary, just outside the north Mayo town of Ballina on the edge of the wild Atlantic.

Overlooking the rivermouth and across to the Woodlands that surround Belleek Castle, you really couldn’t wish to be anywhere else in the world.

When we arrived for a two-night break away from the kids, the warm welcome we received was

anything but icey. Our room, in the new part of the historic old property, boasted amazing views of the river, which you can almost touch from your bed.

The Ice House is in the perfect spot to wrap yourself in the wilderness of the West Coast of Ireland, all the while enjoying the fantastic food, soothing spa, bubbling hot tubs and super service that this award winning boutique hotel offers.

You can discover a world of raw, natural beauty right on your doorstep, and all the wonderful little touches that the Ice House Hotel offer will make it all the more sensational – a packed picnic for

If you fancy a nice break in the most beautiful of settings, you really won’t do better than the Ice Hotel, in beautiful north Mayo.

Take a seaweed bath and relax in the Chill spa while looking down the rivermouth of the Moy to the Atlantic ocean.

Breathtaking, blissful, and traquil, the hotel itself is a fusion of old and new, which it does seamlessly.

Oh, and the food is to die for! This place is a MUST..

your cycle or walking tour; bike hire; an umbrella to ensure a bit of rain won’t ruin your adventures; a freshly-drawn, hot bath or hot whiskey to warm you up after a surfing lesson or a game of golf on a links course by the blustery Atlantic sea.

From cliff walks to sea stacks, from spa treatments to seafood trails, the North Mayo

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FIND A MORE RELAXING SETTING ALL ALONG THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

to see you Ice!

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Not every Rose is this much fun TREAT your little rascals to a memorable family break this Halloween with a trip to The Rose Hotel, Tralee where big comfortable family rooms, complimentary kids club activities and family passes to the Aquadome combine to make a family break that’s more treats than tricks!

Enjoy a one, two or three-night stay including B&B, a relaxing evening meal for two on a night of your choice while the youngsters enjoy dinner and the Kids Devilish Club with a variety of spooky Halloween activities from 6pm-9pm.

Also included is a family pass to the Aquadome, one of Ireland’s largest indoor water worlds. The Rose Hotel is the perfect base to discover all that the Kingdom has to offer, after a day of exploring relax and enjoy the warm and welcoming surroundings of the hotel including the newly launched Serenity Spa. Halloween offers run from 27th October to 4th November and prices start from €150.00 per stay based on a family of two adults and two children. For more information visit www.therosehotel.com or call +353 (0) 66 7199100

section of the Wild Atlantic Way has lots to inspire.

For the thrill-seeking, adrenaline junkie looking for an adventure filled break, choose from water sports, hiking, boat trips, fishing, horse-riding, adventure centres and more.

If you’re interested in spectacular scenery, peaceful walks and scenic drives, this beautiful coast has it all, including two signature points of the Wild Atlantic Way – Downpatrick Head and Keem Strand.

Unwind with seaweed baths, beach strolls and

spa treatments; nourish your body and excite your taste buds with the delicious food being produced in this area.

Catch a wave at Easkey beach or tee off for a game of golf beside the sea at Enniscrone Golf Club. Fish for your supper with a boating trip on the River Moy, right beside the Ice House Hotel, or enjoy a whiskey tasting at Connacht Whiskey Distillery. Visit and wander around the vibrant nearby towns and villages.

Visit www.icehousehotel.ie or call 096 23500 to book – and make sure you do. It’s perfect.

Kids: ‘Lemme take a Delphi..trip away’ THIS October midterm, pack up your family for a spooktacular trip to Delphi Resort and create memories that will last forever.

With 4-star hotel accommodation, a tranquil spa and excellent food, try Delphi’s incredible three-night family ‘Halloween Holiday’ package. Especially designed to cater for families of all ages and sizes.

There are a variety of accommodation options from Family Rooms to luxury suites in the 4-star hotel with prices starting from €489 for a family of 4 in the 4* hotel for a 3-night package. Early bird discounts apply.

Visit www.delphiresort.com to book.

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THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Just misses the mark

WHILE Kingsman was generally well received, it’s sequel, The Golden Circle (Cert 16, 141 mins) looks set to be ... not so much. While the first film was a fun, daft antitode on dour spy films, the sequel – pitting the survivors of a secret British spy organisation alongside American counterparts to take on a new enemy – often looks great, but misfires a bit as it aims at genre conventions.

VICTORIA AND ABDUL Royally average fare

QUEEN Vic – the original, not the fictional East End boozer – was a fascinating, complex lady, but Victoria and Abdul (Cert PG, 112 mins) doesn’t do the legendary monarch next door many favours. Based on the true story of the elderly queen’s friendship with a young Indian clerk, it’s a film that’s high on luvviedom, but low on interest. It’s not terrible, but there’ve been plenty of better films about ’er maj.

DUNKIRK

The stuff of legends STILL lingering at some screens, Dunkirk (Cert 12A, 106 mins) takes us back to the infamous and desperate evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in the early years of World War 2. Although the enemy is never really seen, its distant presence beyond the horizon slowly becomes tangibly more terrifying for the trapped soldiers, as the daring plan to rescue them unfolds. A gripping film.

MOTHER: A COUPLE’S RELATIONSHIP IS TESTED WHEN UNINVITED GUESTS

Oh Mother! It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before JENNIFER Lawrence and Javier Bardem star as a wife and her poet husband in this much talked-about experimental thriller from Darren Aronofsky.

The couple live a life of tranquility in a secluded house, set against an edenic wilderness, until a series of strangers begin appearing at their door.

While there’s not much more to be said about the narrative than that, there’s plenty to take away from Mother! - an incredible central performance, an aesthetic unlike anything we’ve seen so far this year and a compelling central message buried beneath multiple layers of cryptic symbolism and religious allegory.

Make no mistake, Mother! endeavours more than a flirtation with arthouse cinema - this is the kind of headscratching, occasionallybaffling, often-offensive and morally reprehensible “art”

 MARTIN MACNAMARA

filmmaking that is very rarely permitted entry to mainstream cinemas.

Punters will leave in droves cursing any and all marketing material that attempted to pass Aronofsky’s latest off as little more than an A-list led psychological thriller.

Many will rally to the internet condemning the director.

Others will wallow in silence, only to find themselves mulling and re-mulling over the film’s meaning in the days and weeks to come.

Many will have sat back and simply injured/enjoyed Mother! for all its pure, unadulterated frenzy of violence and religious ecstacy,

only to happen on its meaning during a particularly concentrated bout of self-reflection in the shower a few days later.

Of course, those who paid attention in religion class will pick up on most, though unlikely all, of the films myriad layers of biblical references (if they haven’t already left the cinema with their religious sensibilities horrifically wounded).

Aronofsky weaves his film through with religious symbolism, some easily picked up on, others far more cryptic.

The aforementioned plot only really serves to link together these allegorical puzzles and draw out Aronofky’s message - consequently, to delve deeper into the film’s mysteries would be to spoil it completely.

The fun here is in enduring the madness and figuring things out - and, if you pay attention, you certainly will.

For all its layers of sym-

bolism and allegory, Mother! gets rather didactically heavy-handed in its final act - those who pick up on the filmmaker’s intended message may get a little weary of how hard he hammers it home in the film’s closing moments.

These thirty-or-so minutes are quite unlike anything that’s appeared on the big screen this year - meticulously arranged, intensely violent, and structured with the deft hand of an experienced artist.

It’s a feast for the senses and your ears will take some time to adjust to the unremarkable normality of the outside world once the credits roll.

The sound design in Mother! is truly original: beautiful, grotesque, vacillating from deathly silence to earth quaking clamour throughout. The horrific creaks, groans and moans of the house are the perfect partner to its Escher-

like architecture and uncanny geometry. If nothing else, the sound and production design teams will surely get some heavy recognition this coming awards season.

While most of the cast produce commendable performances as foils to Lawrence’s sanity, Mother! is predominantly about the actress’s central performance.

Lawrence does some serious heavy lifting here, rarely leaving the frame for the film’s two-hour run time.

Taking centre stage in the midst of Mother!’s highly claustrophobic cinematography, Lawrnece’s character is all we have to hold on to – accordingly, we become attached and root for her amongst all the chaos.

Mother! is not for everyone, and certainly not for the faint of heart. Leave your sensibilities at home, but not your sense – this is tough, but rewarding work.

Verdict: 9/10

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BLADE RUNNER

Definitely a cut above

ARRIVE AT THEIR HOME

NO, NOT the upcoming sequel, but the original, here presented in its The Final Cut (Cert 15A, 118 mins) form. Director Ridley Scott has never been better than with this cult, polarising film, which has seen almost as many edits down the years as replicants roaming the streets in its grim, grimy, neon-soaked future setting.

Catch this true cinema masterpiece if you can.

AMERICAN MADE

Trumps Tom’s last turkey WHILE Tom Cruise fans are probably still shouting “Oh, mummy!” after his recent colossal flop, American Made (Cert 15A, 115 mins) sees the Cuisemeister back on top form. Based on a real story, Cruise does what he does best, turning in a lovable rogue character as a pilot and hustler who gets caught up in running a huge, covert sting operation for the CIA. Daft as it is, it’s an entertaining return to form.

WIND RIVER

Casts a cold eye forth LAST but not least, last week’s film review, Wind Wiver (Cert 16, 107 mins) takes a look at the colder, darker side of Americana.

A murder in a Native American reservation leads to a slowly moving investigation, with the death of the American dream for far too many in the frame as much as its freezing landscapes and characters who’ve slowly lost their way.

A decent, interesting film.

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FEATURE: NEED A BIT OF TLC? TREAT YOURSELF TO THE HOLY TRINITY OF COMFORT, STYLE AND FUN  ALISON O’HANLON JUMPING in a vintage bus, sipping tea while visiting the city and catching up with a good friend … what more could a girl want?

The Vintage Tea Break package includes a stay at the plush Trinity Hotel (below left), and a delightful trip on ‘Pauline’ the vintage bus, where you’ll be treated to a wonderful afternoon tea . Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

A Ci-tea break ... with a twist

Dublin’s Trinity City Hotel has teamed up with Vintage Tea Tours to give you just that.

In need of a break and a little indulgence, I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful afternoon tea from the top deck of “Pauline” a 1960s vintage double decker Routemaster bus.

Everything was perfect for this delightful trip and even a little rain could not dampen our spirits. A unique way to explore the city in style while taking in sights such as the Phoenix Park, Georgian Dublin and St Patrick’s Cathedral, it’s not your traditional guided tour of Dublin.

During the 90 minute tour, our Vintage Tea guides offer us interesting, fun facts along the way, allowing us plenty of time to chat and indulge while listening to the vintage jazz soundtrack.

The delightful staff and amazing spread of treats is simply charming. The food was devine, a perfect balance between sweet and savoury. Scrumptious finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes adorned the plates and were teamed with a variety of teas and coffee to choose from.

With full bellies and feeling very relaxed it was time to return to the chic and stylish Trinity City Hotel to relax. Encompassing four original Georgian houses on Pearse Street in the heart of Dublin city, it’s a gem.

Newly refurbished, a wander around the hotel discovering its fascinating decor of animal statues, huge mirrors, chez lounges and beautiful fireplaces is a must before enjoying dinner in the Courtyard Restaurant, a nightcap in the bar and a restful night’s sleep in possibly the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept in.

After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to return to the real world and head for home, but rest assured as soon as we have some out of town visitors to stay I’ll be booking us back in for another Vintage Tea Break!  The Vintage Tea Break package includes overnight accommodation with breakfast and a Vintage Tea Tour. Prices starts from €219 per room. The Vintage Tea Tour runs three times daily from Wednesday to Sunday.

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FastSport LARGE DUBLIN CREW IN IRISH UNDER-19S: ST PATRICK’S Athletic’s Brian Maher, Bohemians Warren O’Hora, Shamrock Rovers’ Aaron Bolger and UCD’S Neil Farrugia were among a large cohort of Dublin-based players named in the Republic of Ireland Under19 squad for their upcoming UEFA 2018 qualifiers.

Tom Mohan’s side host the UEFA Under 19 European Championship Qualifying Round with Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Serbia visiting Waterford this week.

First up for Mohan’s side is a battle with Azerbaijan on Wednesday, before they take on Cyprus on October 7 followed by Serbia on October 10 - all in Waterford RSC. An ever-present in last season’s Elite Round, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby returns for this year’s campaign with Head Coach Tom Mohan confirming the Waterford man as his new captain.

MOUNTAIN-BIKING: DUBLINER WINS WORLD SERIES WITH A RACE TO SPARE

Walkinstown’s Callaghan is on top of the Enduro world

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WALKINSTOWN’S Killian Callaghan was crowned world champion in the Under-21 Enduro World Series last weekend following a sensational few months.

The Dublin man raced consistently in each of the rounds on the series with a first place in Aspen and second in Whistler, Canada, securing the overall series lead, leaving him unbeatable going into the final round in Italy last weekend.

Enduro is one of the fastest growing strands of cycling in Ireland, consisting of timed downhill sections and untimed uphills. The winner of an enduro race is the person with the fastest combined times at the end of the day.

Although Callaghan is still only 20 years old, he started Enduro Racing four years ago, after spending years on all kinds of bikes – from motorbikes to BMX racing.

“I was doing motorcycle trials as a kid and then a year or so of BMX racing and I broke my leg, I was out for about six months,” he said of his beginnings in the sport.

Walkinstown man Killian Callaghan. Picture: Adrian van der Lee

“While I was out, my mates started doing Enduros. I was looking at it on Facebook the whole time while I was injured.

The minute I got better I just wanted to try it. I bought a cheap hardtail bike from my uncle and went out, did a race and loved it. I’m pretty much hooked since then.”

Although not a UCI discipline, Enduro recently was rec-

ognised by Cycling Ireland as an official strand of cycling, and last month a demo National Championship event saw 350 people enter.

T h e wo r l d c h a m p i o n describes the social nature of the sport: “It’s a day out with all your friends – you’re out all day, riding. There’s not much standing around – you do a stage and wait for your mates. You go back

up casually with your mates – that’s probably the best thing about it.”

The Enduro World Series has eight rounds across the world, with one of the highlights being the Emerald Enduro in Wicklow, hosted by biking.ie.

For the past three years, Sandyford man Niall Davis and his crew has held what is widely considered one of the best

rounds in the Enduro World Series.

Last month in Whistler, Canada, Callaghan came second in a defining moment of the series – his lead over the second placed overall rider, ironically called Nathan Secondi from France, was enough to mean he is unbeatable going into the final round in Italy.

He described the moment that he found out over the phone that the title would be his: “I knew my mam and dad would be up – they’re usually worried sick.

“I usually text them after each race was done, but I just rang them, cos I didn’t know what the points would be like.

I thought maybe my dad would be still be up. He was, and he told me I was world champion, and got enough points ahead of your man in second! Obviously I was delighted, but it was a bit of a shock.

“I burnt the candle from both ends this year – and got away with it. I work most days from 8am – 4pm, and some Saturdays too. It’s unreal getting to go to all these places, but you are doing it on a shoestring budget!”

Triathlon Ireland launch big new schools programme  sport@dublingazette.com

Aoife O’Connor, Alison Canavan, Cian O’Connor and Dylan McCambridge-Crossan. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

DUBLIN schools are being encouraged to register for TriHeroes, a schools triathlon programme which brings together the lifelong activities of swimming, cycling and running to inspire, motivate and challenge children to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle.

The TriHeroes programme, delivered by Triathlon Ireland and supported by Barilla, helps teachers introduce triathlon activities in a safe and positive environment.

The benefits of sport cannot be understated and recent Sport Ireland research has shown that students who play sport achieve, on average, higher points in the Leaving Cert than those that do not.

It also highlighted that swimming, cycling and running are the most likely sports to be continued into adult life.

Delivered by Triathlon Ireland’s development team, the programme is typically run over six 90-minute training sessions with students taking part in a mini triathlon at the end of

the programme giving students a taste of this hugely popular sport and exposing them to three sports that could see them excel in the Leaving Cert and later life.

The TriHeroes programme, launched in 2016, has helped hundreds of children and young teenagers gain confidence in swimming, cycling and running and has brought youth participation in triathlon to new heights.

Triathlon Ireland CEO, Chris Kitchen added: “We view triathlon as a sport that is suit-

able for people of all ages and abilities and that starts with children as young as four years old. Learning to swim and ride a bicycle with confidence are important skills for any young person, allowing healthy physical activity to become an enjoyable part of everyday life right through to adulthood.”

Primar y and secondar y schools can find out more about the TriHeroes pro gramme at www.triathlonireland.com and register their interest at schools@triathlonireland.com.

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UCD’s 20-game unbeaten streak comes to an end  STEPHEN FINDLATER

UCD women’s hockey club’s incredible 20-game unbeaten streak – dating back to March 2016 – in the regular season of the EY Hockey League came to an end at the hands of Cork Harlequins last Saturday as they fell 2-1 at Belfield.

The students started well and went ahead via Deirdre Duke’s shot after sustained pressure in the circle. Harlequins fought back, though, in the second quarter and got their reward when Roisin Upton picked out the bottom left corner.

It was a just reward as they began to dictate the pace and show greater urgency.

UCD enjoyed plenty of chances in third quarter but the Quins defence managed to block the majority of crash balls into the circle while Orla Patton’s yellow card slowed the UCD pace for a time.

The winning goal came from a superb Quins move, working the ball through five passes, first back, then left then back into Upton in the middle who slipped the ball into the path of the freerunning Naomi Carroll. She cracked a shot in from the right edge of the circle that took a slight deflection on the way in.

UCD had all the possession after that but, despite 13 penalty corners throughout the match, they failed to trouble the scorers again.

Elsewhere, Railway Union came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Loreto in their Dublin derby as Niamh Carey earned her side a share of the spoils. Niamh Small had given Loreto the lead against the run of play when she slotted home.

Carey, however, finished off a fine team move to level in the third quarter to see both sides off the mark with a point.

Hermes-Monkstown got a taste of how tough things might be for them this term following a large number of summer departures as they lost 3-2 to Belfast Harlequins.

Goals from Lily Lloyd and Sadhbh HobanLogan had the Dubliners 2-1 ahead only for the northern outfit to draw level before half-time and then they won it late in the game when Rachel Johnston crashed home a penalty corner.

Capping a bad weekend for Leinster sides, Pembroke lost 2-1 to Ards at Londonderry Park with Chloe Brown scoring the clincher.

Junction 6 grappling with new popularity Dublin 15 jiu-jitsu club, Royal Grappling Academy, is going from strength to strength as they expand their horizons  PETER CARROLL sport@dublingazette.com

THERE wasn’t an inch of mat space that wasn’t occupied at Dublin 15 jiu-jitsu club, Royal Grappling Academy, at the open day of the all-new Junction 6 fitness centre on Saturday.

Popularised by the emergence of mixed martial arts, the grappling art has caught on as participants are afforded the ability to learn how to defend themselves and keep fit while avoiding taking punches and kicks like in other combat sports.

Although the club has been going from strength to strength since it was founded in 2011, head coaches Paul Fox and Roger Dardis are hoping to bring a whole new audience to “the gentle art” with the new premises.

T he club now sits among mainstream fit-

ness facilities at Junction 6, and Fox hopes that the new location will push some fresh clientele toward the sport.

“It’s a premium location for premium jiu-jitsu,” said Fox before Saturday’s children’s class got underway.

“In the six years that Royal Grappling Academy has been around, we’ve had seven different locations. We’ve gradually continued to grow.

“An opportunity like this presented itself, and it’s a new kind of idea for jiu-jitsu that will bring it into the mainstream alongside other fitness pursuits like yoga and Zumba.

“It’s a really great bunch of people here, so we’re hoping that we can all feed off each other.

The energy is great and it’s a good feeling to be around a bunch of people who are experts in their fields.

“It’s an exciting time for

the club.”

The club has extended its schedule to fit all types of aspiring jiu-jitsu players. Classes get underway at 6 o’clock each morning to satisfy the early birds.

Programs for children and teenagers will benefit from the new handy location too, and for kids that are too young to take part, Junction 6 also has a children’s play centre that gives adults a chance to get their training done.

“We have extended the schedule to fit all walks of life,” said Fox. “We have classes beginning each morning at six.

We have lunchtime classes, we have programs for children and teenagers.

Our aim is to bring the sport to as many people as we possibly can.”

While bringing a new stream of players into the sport might be the main goal for the new location, as an affiliate of the greatest proponent of the sport ever, Marcelo Garcia,

Members of the Royal Grappling Academy enjoying their surrounds at Junction 6 in Dublin 15

there is still a very active competition team that represents the Dublin 15 gym.

Both Fox and Dardis secured gold medals at the European Championships in Barcelona earlier this year, which led to them being awarded the first Marcelo Garcia black belts in Europe.

After a successful 2017, Royal Grappling Academy hopes to bring even more silverware home in the New Year.

“The club had 17 competitors over at the UK Masters competition last month and we finished fifth out of all the teams the competed that day.

That’s pretty good for a

small club from Dublin 15,” Fox said.

“It’s a been a big year with Roger and I receiving our black belts from Paul Schreiner, making us the only Marcelo Garcia black belts in Europe. It was great to receive that on the back of our gold medals at the European championships in Barcelona.

“We placed well at the Irish Open too, so now we’re just looking forward to another solid year of competition in 2018.

Really, we just want as many people training in the sport as possible.

“It’s a great way to keep fit and a great place to have a bit of fun too.”

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RUGBY: TWENTY-FIVE SECOND HALF POINTS LANDS BRAGGING RIGHTS

O’Donovan debut bronze on international stage CARADH O’Donovan won a bronze medal at the Irish Open International Karate Tournament held at the magnificent National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown last week.

The event saw over 600 competitors from countries such as Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, France, GB and many more travel to Dublin to compete in both the Kumite and Kata disciplines.

This was a big challenge for the Terenure woman as she took on some serious talent in her first WKF Karate International Event O’Donovan received a bye in the first round and came up against Lisa Bracke from Belgium in the next round. The experienced Belgian opponent was a difficult challenge and it wasn’t until half way through the bout that the Dubliner took a clear lead with a head kick and with that she took the win on a score of 3-0.

She beat off opposition from Ireland following this and went on to meet the eventual winner from Luxembourg in the semi-final; Allison Berna.

This was a very close contest with it ending in a draw at the end of time. In karate, when a bout is tied, the decision goes to the five judges to select a winner and, unfortunately, the judges opted to award the win to the Luxembourg fighter.

Next up for the Terenure-based athlete is the Karate Series A competition in Salzburg, Austria. This event will be a bigger test with almost 100 competitors in her weight category alone registered to take part.

The following week she switches her focus back to Kickboxing to compete in the Bristol Open in the UK.

Nial Lawlor flies high to take an impressive catch for Terenure against St Mary’s. Picture: Paul Lundy

Nure’s pride of the parish UBL DIVISION 1A

St Mary’s College Terenure College  sport@dublingazette.com

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TERENURE College won parish bragging rights and moved back to the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A following their third straight bonus point victory, scoring 25 second half points to overcome their local rivals at a packed Templeville Road last Saturday.

St Mary’s had done the double on Nure last season and held a 14-7 at half-time, their American international full-back Tim Maupin jinking over for a 14th-minute open-

ing try from a neat pass by Sean Kearns.

Terenure failed to capitalise on a strong break by winger Marc Hiney, before the hosts manufactured their second converted try on the half hour mark. Although flanker Hugh Kelleher was initially held up shy of the tryline, captain Ciaran Ruddock managed to power through some heavy traffic for an excellent score.

However, Terenure had a timely response before the break, their inside centre Ted O’Donoghue spotting a gap in the home defence and sprinting in under the posts for a confidence-boosting

DARNDALE PARKRUN Northside venue latest course for weekly 5k DES HUSIN takes part in the first Darndale parkrun which launched last Saturday, starting off at the local football pavilion.

It became the 79th different location for parkrun Ireland, in association with Vhi. The 5km runs will take place weekly and are open to all ages and abilities, providing a fun and safe environment to enjoy exercise.

To register for a parkrun, go to www. parkrun.ie.

Picture: Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

seven-pointer.

Try number two followed in the 47th minute when in-form openside Niall Lalor’s lung-bursting run earned him his third try of the campaign, which went unconverted.

With their tails now up, James Blaney’s men were soon in the ascendancy.

Their decision to turn down a kickable 52ndminute penalty paid off when the subsequent lineout maul was finished off by hooker and captain Robbie Smyth. Out-half Mark O’Neill converted for a 19-14 lead.

With both coaches looking to their benches for fresh legs, O’Neill

nailed a 35-metre penalty entering the final quarter.

His 21-year-old halfback partner Tim Schmidt – son of national coach Joe who was a scrum half in the Toulouse Espoirs squad last season – made it 29 points without reply when he dived over at the end of another pacy and power-packed move, 12 minutes from time.

Mary’s showed signs of a late revival with a snappy try from winger Craig Kennedy, who broke free on the left with two minutes remaining. But Terenure closed the door on the hosts’ bonus point bid as O’Neill closed out this entertaining battle of the

parishes with an injurytime penalty, bringing his own haul to 12 points.

In the city centre, Lansdowne smashed an understrength and injuryhit Dublin University for a half century, running up a 52-12 win.

Lansdowne already had 33 points on the board before Trinity crossed as they led from the second minute.

Two tries each from Harr y Brennan and Eamonn Mills combined with a penalty try and further five-pointers from Michael Earle, Daniel McEvoy and Jack O’Sullivan to do the damage.

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SOCCER: REIGNING CHAMPIONS SWEPT ASIDE 3-0

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UCD’s Evan Osam on the attack against Wexford No quarter-given between Killester United and St Mochta’s. Pictures: B. Earl photography

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KILLESTER United continued their incredible start to their LSL Senior Sunday season with a convincing 3-0 win over reigning champions St Mochtas at Hadden Park last weekend.

The win, Killester’s seventh from their first eight games, leaves them eight points clear of secondplaced Crumlin United albeit their rivals do hold two games in hand.

Killester caused a surprise by defeating Cherry Orchard on the opening day of the season but with the latter looking weaker this season than previous ones, many believed Mochta’s represented the first big examination of Killester’s title credentials.

However, they answered all the questions placed on them in resounding fashion as John Brophy bagged a brace before strike partner Lennie McMillian finished Mochta’s off before

the hour mark.

Mochta’s enjoyed a bright start to the game and created a number of decent opportunities during the opening period; including two for Dean Kelly who put a header wide after two minutes before seeing another effort well blocked 10 minutes later.

Killester were the side who took the lead, however, after Sean Rodgers put an excellent cross into the box and Brophy glanced a header into the corner of the net on 18 minutes.

They had a chance to double their advantage two minutes later after a dangerous free kick was whipped into the area that only needed the slightest of touches to find the net.

Both sides enjoyed chances during the remainder of the half but it was Mochtas who probably finished the stronger.

Killester enjoyed a good start to the second half and scored their second when Brophy took advantage of a mistake from the Mochta’s midfield that allowed a long

goal kick through. Brophy could hardly believe his luck as he slotted past keeper Morgan Cranley.

Mochtas struggled to overcome the disappointment of conceding the second goal and found themselves three behind six minutes later when McMillian headed into the corner of the net from Terry McAuley’s cross.

The visitors were left with a mountain to climb if they were going to salvage anything from the game but they struggled to create any clear-cut chances with Killester now enjoying the luxury of being able to keep things tight at the back

and hit on the counter.

Alan McGreal was presented with a difficult chance for Mochtas in the 70th minute but he volleyed waywards before Alan Murphy headed wide Luke Kelly’s cross a minute later.

Kelly and McGreal had further chances over the next three minutes before Killester hit the outside of the post with eight minutes remaining.

The season is still in its infancy but with Killester in such fine form, and Mochta’s having caused a shock to win the league last season, teams will now start to take their title chances seriously.

Students quartet named in League of Ireland first division team of the year FOUR UCD players have been named in the PFAI Team of the Year as their impressive season draws to a close with the side having secured third position in the SSE Airtricity First Division.

Niall Corbet, Evan Osam, Greg Sloggett and Georgie Kelly have all been acknowledged for their performances, with the latter also nominated for Player of the Year.

Kelly has found the net 14 times so far this season for Collie O’Neill’s side and could equal the division record of 15 if he scores against Athlone Town in their final game of the season this weekend.

Net minder Corbet has established himself as one of the best keepers in the League of Ireland this year with a string of top class performances; including twice frustrating Dundalk as the two teams met each other in two cup ties that both went to penalties.

Osam will be delighted to have been named in the team after just his first season playing for the club. Son of League of Ireland legend and Irish Under-16 manager Paul, Osam seamlessly slotted into the left-back spot despite been just 20 years of age.

Sloggett’s inclusion speaks volumes about the calibre of the tough midfielder.

Having seen his career ravaged by injury since signing for UCD, Sloggett put his woes behind him this year to prove a worthy replacement for injured captain Gary O’Neill. He showed his leadership qualities by putting in a string of excellent performances while also taking on the extra responsibility that goes with wearing the armband.

That kind of form saw him also called up to the Irish Colleges and Universities side for the recent World Universities games in Taipei.

Former UCD midfielder and current Cabinteely top scorer Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters was also named in the PFAI Team of the Year after scoring 15 league goals in his first season at the club to see them currently sit in fourth.

Champions Waterford were represented by Kenny Browne, Derek Daly, Gary Comerford and Davy McDaid, while Longford Town had Daniel O’Reilly included and Chris McCarthy got the nod for Cobh Ramblers.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: NORTHSIDE DUO REACH THE FINAL

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Caffrey and Co celebrate homecoming at Na Fianna A CROWD of over 3,000 Dublin fans turned up last Thursday night in Na Fianna to give a memorable homecoming to Dublin’s senior ladies footballers.

On arriving at the Mobhi Road club’s gates, a guard of honour was provided to the team by the Mobhi Road club’s senior ladies footballers before the All-Ireland champions entered the Clubhouse where the official homecoming ceremony got underway.

Representing Na Fianna on the Dublin Ladies team was Leah Caffrey who was clearly moved by the size of the welcome that was given to her and the Dublin team.

“This is a very proud night for my family and I.” said Leah. “It was a fantastic moment when we won the Brendan Martin cup in Croke Park and one none us will ever forget it.

“But there’s something very special about coming back to your own club, because your club is what it’s all about and I’m very proud to bring my Dublin teammates back to my club tonight, back to Na Fianna for this wonderful celebration.”

She follows in the footsteps of her Dad, John Caffrey, who won an All-Ireland Senior Football medal with Dublin in 1983.

BALLYMUN

KICKHAMS

HERO of the week is drawn from a huge number of candidates in a hugely successful week for the club.

Therefore, it’s a big honour this week, and the award goes to Alicia Lacey, whose fabulous display in goals for our U-11 girls, helped her team beat Whitehall by 3-14 to 0-8. Take a bow Alicia, you are our laoch na seachtaine!

As mentioned, it was a hugely successful week for the club on the field, with our seniors and intermediates winning their respective championship games, our U-13s and 14s winning hugely important league games

Connolly in sublime form for Vincent’s DUBLIN SFC QUARTERS St Vincent’s St Sylvester’s  KARL GRAHAM

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ST VINCENT’S cruised into the semi-finals of the Dublin senior football championship with a 0-20 to 0-7 win over St Sylvester’s at Parnell Park.

Diarmuid Connolly was in sparkling form for the reigning champions while teammate Mossy Quinn impressed in front of goal with a personal tally of 0-8. Connolly may have registered just two scores but, like when he came on during the second half of Dublin’s All-Ireland victory over Mayo, he showed his class on the ball with some eye-catching passes off both feet.

There was little to

choose between the sides during the opening 12 minutes with the Marino men just one point ahead at 0-5 to 0-4.

Connolly kicked the first score with a rightfooted free that oozed confidence, before Sylvester’s responded with a free of their own through Alex Wright.

Vincent’s retook the lead with another dead ball but this time it came from the boot of Mayo man Enda Varley.

Two points apiece followed before Quinn had a sight of goal after an exceptional log ball straight into his hands by Connolly. Quinn spun his marker and made his way into the box but he had to settle for a point after getting underneath his strike.

Paudi White kicked a

Diarmuid Connolly on the rampage for St Vincent’s against St Sylvester’s in Parnell

great score to take Sylvester’s within a point but from then on Vincent’s started to take control.

Four points in eight minutes – including three frees from Quinn – saw Vincent’s open up a comfortable lead for themselves, before three further points during the final nine minutes of the half saw them go into the break with a 0-12 to 0-4 lead.

Cormac Diamond got Vincent’s off to a great start in the second half with his second point of

the game after some more great work from Connolly.

Quinn put ten between the sides just seconds later when he cut inside and stroked over with ease as the game looked to have well and truly slipped away from Sylvester’s.

Nine minutes passed before either side registered and it was once again Vincent’s found the posts through Varley.

Syl’s grabbed the next two scores to give them some hope of an unlikely comeback but Varley then kicked another free 18

minutes into the second half.

Ed Walsh pointed what proved to be the Malahide side’s final point of the game five minutes later before Gavin Burke finished of a well-worked move.

Quinn added another almost instantly and Diarmuid Connolly rounded off his impressive performance with his second point and the last of the game three minutes from time.

Brian Mullins has now seen his side take him

CLUB NOTICEBOARD and our minor A footballers beating Ballyboden.

Sadly this great result was not enough, as results elsewhere mean our lads bow out of championship. Their 4-11 to 1-8 win was spearheaded

by Sergei Runin, Conal Cullen, Darragh Conlon and Eamon Hill, so well done lads, but hard luck also.

Our nursery and academy was relocated temporarily to Trinity college grounds on Saturday last and it was a huge success, very well done to Gerry and all the coaches and all the 2010 children who had great games. Our U-8’s also had a great weekend with brilliant performances against O’Tooles on Saturday.

So well done everybody, and

we look forward to the senior and inter championship semi finals with great gusto.

Our “Best Dubs 15, made in the Mun” night is starting to get some traction and is expected to sell out quickly.

For more information on these snippets and all the club news, please visit our Facebook, twitter @ ballymunGAA and our website www.ballymunkickhams.com.

CRUMLIN

THE senior 7 camogie team picked up more silverware on Sunday morning to add to the league they won earlier in the year.

For a new team, only set up last November, to go on and win the double is huge achievement

and a special mention to Ger and Brenda needs to be made for all the hard work they put in this year.

The U-14 camogie girls won their final championship game and qualified for the knockout stages. The Junior footballers drew their final game of the regular season on Sunday but unfortunately have one final game to play, a relegation final.

This game is TBC. The junior hurlers fared a lot better and have a playoff semi final to play again this is TBC. The U-9 girls footballers travelled to Templeogue on Sunday morning and once again played extremely well with Emma Ryan, Kaci Hodgins and Layla Perry excelling.

Winners of the monthly

draw for September were: €1,000, Kieran Groarke €200, Janice Dunne €100, Paul Devlin €50 Martin Brogan, €50 Conor Foley. Anyone looking to join, please contact James Comerford on 087 6769885.

Lotto was not won; numbers drawn were 6, 11, 22 and 25.

There were two match three winners and next week’s winning jackpot will be €6,300.

O’TOOLE’S

WELL done to our U-16 footballers that landed a long overdue home win in the league when playing Crumlin on Saturday. Our lads oozed with confidence in this fast-paced game.

There was a great start to

the championship for our U-15s with a well-deserved away win over Crokes. There was great energy and attitude from all the lads. Onward and up to meet Na Fianna in the next round.

Our U-14A footballers had a powerful game and a superb home win v St Pat’s on Saturday in the league.

Midweek, our junior hurlers had a terrific home win v Cuala in the league.

Well done to all our other teams that played over the week.

We have a Foundation Coaching course available for all interested parties that would like to be more involved in a team or the club. This course is on October 18 and

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FOUR WITH STRONG WINS OVER SYL’S AND ST BRIGID’S

Park in the Dublin SFC quarter-final. Picture: Niall O’Connell

one step closer to landing silverware during his first season in charge after taking over from Tommy Conroy in March.

Ballymun Kickhams St Brigid’s

1-17 1-9

BALLYMUN recovered from a poor start to book their spot in the last-four of the Dublin SFC at Parnell Park on Saturday night.

Kickhams will face Kilmacud Crokes in their semi-final in two weeks time following this eight-

point victory.

However, it was the Russell Park outfit who made all the early running and opened up a 1-3 to 0-0 lead inside seven minutes.

Brigid’s settled immediately and had a goal chance within the opening minute when John O’Loughlin crashed a shot off the crossbar.

L o r c a n M c C a r t hy opened the scoring in the second minute before Philly Ryan goal as the second attempt following good work by Darren

Freeman.

Two further points from McCarthy, one free, gave Mark Byrne’s men a six-point advantage.

Dean Rock then took the grim look off the scoreboard for the Mun with a free before Man of the Match, Paddy Small, spun over the first of his 1-6 tally, all from play.

S m a l l m i g h t h ave grabbed a goal but Shane Supple bravely blocked his shot but Small recovered to slot the point.

An excellent Mal Tighe point on the run in the

17th minute put Brigid’s 1-5 to 0-3 clear but it was Kickhams who dominated to the break as they began to gain a strong platform around the middle of the park, especially on breaking ball.

Two minutes before the break Small brought the sides level after Dean Rock’s aerial delivery was not dealt with by the Brigid’s defence and Small palmed to the net after Eoin O’Neill fetched the ball and unselfishly placed his team-mate to make it 1-6 each.

L o r c a n M c C a r t hy edged Brigid’s back in front before the break.

Tighe slotted his second point from play in the second minute but the next four points were all Ballymun scores with Rock, Small, James Burke, and Small on target.

Paddy Andrews cut the gap to the minimum, 1-10 to 1-9, before James Burke performed a superb goalline clearance to deny Cathal Doyle.

From there to the finish the Mun were on top with scores from Rock (free), Burke, Small after Jason Whelan had two goal attempts blocked by Colin Lynch, Rock (free), Small and two more Rock points (one free) to secure victory.

NEW IRELAND JUNIOR B FINAL

Raheny celebrate their championship success. Picture: Maurice Grehan/GAAPics.com

Four-star Raheny sweep to victory RAHENY swept to an impressive 4-10 to 1-6 victory O’Dwyer’s to lay claim to the New Ireland Assurance DLGFA Junior B crown at a wnd-blown Lawless Memorial Park last Sunday.

A pair of goals in each half, two from Siobhan Woods and one a piece from Cliodhna McHugh and Roisin Morgan paved the way for a deserved honours.

Raheny came flying out of the blocks from the throw-in and were two points to the good inside the opening three minutes via a pair of frees from Ciara McDunphy.

It got even worse for O’Dwyers in the tenth minute, they lost their kick-out which was won by McDunphy, she off loaded the ball to Anna Murphy who was fouled in midfield.

Woods hit a long accurate ball from the free to Cliodhna McHugh in the corner, she turned inside her marker along the end line and buried the ball to the roof of the net for the games opening goal.

With seven minutes to the break, the Balbriggan outfit finally got on the scoreboard via a Shauna O’Hara free.

But it was not to be the start of a major fightback as Raheny closed out the half in the ascendancy once again with their second goal.

McHugh slipped the ball to Woods who made no mistake and finished the ball to the net, helping them to a 2-5 to 0-2 half-time lead.

They continued to build on that lead and while O’Dwyers where thrown a lifeline in 44th minute when Erica Byrne stroked a penalty confidently into the bottom left hand corner of the net, Raheny kept them comfortably at bay.

Woods crowned the win with a thunderbolt to the top corner and Roisin Morgan put the icing on the cake after some excellent interplay to start the celebrations in earnest.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD 19. Please contact David Needham on 086 3101034 for further details.

This weekend in our lounge it’s Friday night fun and games. Saturday, we have the ever popular Desire and Sunday, from 6-8pm, its George Murphy.

There was no winner of our Thursday night ‘live’ club lotto draw. The numbers were 3, 7, 12, 17.

This week, the jackpot is €3,600

RAHENY

RAHENY 4-10 vs O’Dwyers 1-6: Congratulations to our senior ladies footballers who won the

junior B championship on Sunday, a fast paced game that they never lost the lead in, amazing performances by a all the girls.

Well done to Olivia McLaughlin, player of the match, and not to forget the mentors Jason Byrne and Ciaran McEllistrim.

For a number of our girls, this was their second championship win in seven years.

Michelle Rya and Cliodna Mckay both have Dublin and Roscommon championship medals.

Thank you to Fingallians GAA for hosting the final.

Our senior footballers

had a narrow win over Fingallians in the quarter finals of the senior B championship, a very tough match, next up for them is the semi-finals away to Fingal Ravens.

A huge thank you to the 16th man who was out in full force for both these matches. We are calling on you again for Saturday in Parnell Park where our hurlers are in the final of the senior B championship at 4pm.

Our juveniles were out in full force on Friday and Saturday in Donaghmede SC cycling for the club, well done to all involved.

Thank you to Cathal Miller for setting up

the bikes and to all who donated a massive €1,800 was raised.

SCOIL UI CHONAILL

WELL done to Joan, Marion and Gillian for arranging what was a hugely successful ABBA Tribute night in the Clubhouse on Saturday.

Our hurlers will play their refixed IHC semifinal versus Na Fianna this Saturday, October 7 at 5pm in Mobhi Road.

Our senior footballers beat St Pat’s (Donabate) in the semi final of the IFC B championship

on Saturday, which is proving good preparation for AFL2 promotion playoffs later this month.

Anyone interested in availing of very attractive pitchside advertisement opportunities should contact Aidan Mulvey on 085 7213789.

Training for all ages and levels continues; adult hurling and football teams train in Scoil is on Mondays and Thursdays from 6.30pm.

Juvenile training takes place in Scoil at 10am on Saturday mornings.

For any news or enquiries please contact scoil.pro.eoc@gmail.com.

WHITEHALL COLMCILLE

ALL roads lead to Parnell Park next Saturday at 4pm where our senior hurlers play Raheny in the championship final; all get down to support.

Well done to our U-15 camogie girls on a great win vs St Maur’s last Sunday and our U-13 camogie girls who have both secured a place in championship finals.

Best of luck to Niall Williams as he takes up his new position this week, great farewell night had by all last Friday.

The sympathy of all in Whitehall Colmcille goes

to the Moran family on the sudden death of their mum Margaret last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Bar Bingo continues this Friday night at 9.45pm in the club bar, come on down and join in the fun.

No winner of this week’s lotto but two members, as always, win €50, next week’s jackpot is €6,850.

Please support your club by playing online Lotto, or buying in the club bar.

All tickets are entered into weekly draw for two €50 prizes.

As always, keep an eye on club website & facebook page for more details on all club events & fixtures. www.whitehallcolmcile.ie.

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Diarmuid Connolly - pictured with Mossie Quinn and Ruairi Trainor - easily transitioned from the county side back into the club game with St Vincent’s. Picture: Niall O’Connell

SFC back with a bang St Vincent’s, Ballymun Kickhams, St Jude’s and Kilmacud Crokes all through to county semi-finals following dramatic last eight battles

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THE DUBLIN senior football championship returned with a bang at Parnell Park last weekend with St Vincent’s, Kilmacud Crokes, St Jude’s and Ballymun Kickhams all winning through to the semi-finals.

It sets up an enticing final four, north versus south, pair of showdowns with St Vincent’s set to play St Jude’s while Ballymun Kickhams will take on Kilmacud Crokes on October 14.

For Vincent’s, they shook off St Sylvester’s in the end with Tomas Quinn notching eight points, five from play, with great support from Enda Varley and Cormac Diamond. It was the irrepress-

ible Diarmuid Connolly, though, who caught the eye with an array of sumptuous passes that helped the Marino men stretch their legs in the second half en route to a 0-20 to 0-7 win.

And county team mate Paul Flynn was fulsome in his praise of the Vincent’s creative fulcrum: “It can be difficult coming back for club when you are coming back from county.

“But he looks fresh, he looks hungry. His work rate off the ball is what impressed me most. He’s always pressing, always probing and always looking for that ball into the full forward line. He’s linked up really well with Mossie Quinn and Enda Varley.”

For Vincent’s Brian Mullins he was pleased with how his side never sat on the laurels. “They

applied themselves for the full duration. You are always worried during a game they might get lax or fall back, particularly when they are ahead, but fthey drove on for the whole match.”

They will meet a St Jude’s side that beat Cuala 0-6 to 1-7 with Declan Donnelly the key man with a half dozen points – though he did slice a penalty effort well wide. Jude’s built a five point half-time lead and while Dara Spillane did goal for the Dalkey side, Jude’s reeled off six points in succession.

Ballymun had to come back from a rough opening against St Brigid’s to run out 1-17 to 1-9 winners. They had been terrorised by Lorcan McCarthy and Philly Ryan’s goal in the first 15 minutes to trail by 1-5 to 0-3.

But Paddy Small’s excellent performance saw Mun race back into contention and through for a date with Kilmacud.

Crokes beat Castleknock but a point after which their boss Gabriel Bannigan said the overriding feeling was of “relief”.

“That was a tough championship game. We made a great start then made a few poor pass selections and let them back into it. Second half, we really had to grind it out and we did grind it out and the lads we brought in made the difference. The big thing is we are through to the semifinals but we have a lot of improving to do.

“Cian [O’Sullivan] and Paul [Mannion] really stood up; outstanding leadership from both of them.”