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No drop in fines for litter dumping  laura larkin and

Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A TOTAL of 463 litter fines were issued by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council from January to October this year, with local politicians expressing their disappointment that the figure has not decreased over the past year.

Cllr Chris Curran (SF) expressed his “sadness” that no improvement had been made in the county since last year when the number of fines

issued for littering from January to September was 427.

The area with the highest number of reports relating to illegal dumping received by the council was Barnaslingan Lane, with a recorded 22 complaints, with the Allies River Road and Stonemason’s Way coming a close second with 21 complaints.

Some 235 of the 427 litter fines issued in 2013 were paid, amounting to €35,250.

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What a scoop! Pumpkin Festival comes to Scalp Wood Nurseries faye Broderick concentrated

as she busily carved and helped scoop out a large pumpkin at the Pumpkin Festival at Scalp Wood Nurseries in Kilternan recently.

Children who visit the festival can choose their own pumpkin from

the pumpkin patch for Halloween, and take part in some games, pumpkin-carving, story-telling, a hay bale maze and the witches’ room activities. Activities run every day from October 25 to 31, from 10am to 4pm. Picture: Geraldine Woods

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STILLORGAN woman Monica Roberts, who set up a charitable organisation to help Irish servicemen fighting in the First World War, was honoured recently as letters sent to her by grateful soldiers were launched as a national archive.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke, presided over the launch of the archive of First World War letters at Dublin City Library and Archive on Pearse Street on October 16.

The archive, entitled The Monica Roberts Collection, consists of 453 letters from 56 servicemen who wrote to Roberts in acknowledgement of all the practical gifts she sent to them during

The efforts of Stillorgan woman Monica Roberts (inset) to support the Irish soldiers at the Front in World War One are revealed in the national archive that comprises the letters sent to her by soldiers. The efforts of Roberts and her peers are offset by the letters’ harsh realities of life at the Front.

the war.

The archive has now been published in a fully searchable online database of text and images at www.dublinheritage. ie.

This year marks Dublin City Council Decade of Commemoration project,

which is a project run in conjunction with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association.

Roberts and her friends established a group entitled The Band of Helpers, for the soldiers at the outbreak of The Great War, to raise funds to send small gifts to the men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and the Royal Flying Corps fighting at the Front in Europe.

The Band of Helpers raised their funds through tea parties and informal concerts, and then sent parcels containing Vaseline, boracic ointment, socks for sore feet, Oxo to warm up shivering soldiers in the trenches, and practical items such as pencils, handkerchiefs and pocket knives.

However, the soldiers’ favourite gif ts were tobacco, pipes and cigarettes.

Roberts was a young upper-class woman when the Great War broke out in 1914. She lived at Kelston, Stillorgan, where she served the cause of the Irish war effort at

home.

She and her friends used to go to the parish halls of south County Dublin, performing singing recitals and gathering money to buy comforting provisions to send to the Dublin Fusiliers in France.

She wrote to many of the men, some of whom even adopted Monica as their sweetheart.

Roberts later married and reared a family, but kept all of her wartime correspondence. She died in 1974.

At the launch of the archive, the Lord Mayor said: “The Monica Roberts Collection of 453 letters gives a unique overview of life at the Western Front during the Great War. “We are particularly grateful to Monica Roberts’ family for donating this collection and we are glad to bring it to wider attention by publishing it online and making it available free of charge.”

The letters are seen as being of immense historical value as they reveal

the hardship of service in France and Belgium as experienced by Irish soldiers.

They contain what the soldiers thought of the German Army, and “Kaiser Bill”, as well as expressions of their longing to be back home in Dublin.

One example is that of Private Edward Mordaunt, who wrote to Roberts: “I landed in France September 24, 1914. I have suffered cruel since then, the worst of it was the winter out here, we were frozed [sic] and up to our chests in water.”

Dundr um primar y school teacher Cllr Sorcha NicChormaic (SF) said: “A fantastic resource [is] being made public. When we teach history in primary school, we emphasise the importance of primary sources in terms of giving a great insight into a particular event or period.

“These letters will be an invaluable resource for students of history and, indeed, histor y enthusiasts at all levels.”

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safety: minister’s recommendation for national speed limit review

Fraggles is ready to rock

Welcome for 30km proposal in estates  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

LOCAL politicians last week welcomed a recommendation that 30km speed limits be imposed in housing estates across Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, following a call made by Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe for councils to review current speed limits.

Minister Donohoe issued a circular to all local authorities asking for an examination of speed limits in residential areas and housing estates in order to improve road safety.

He is calling for the review following a campaign entitled Jake’s Legacy, an initiative to increase road safety following the

death of six-year-old Jake Brennan in a fatal road accident in Kilkenny.

The authorities, including Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, are now expected to consult with local residents to determine if they deem the present speed limit in residential areas too high.

Following this phase, new bye-laws will be introduced for areas where a 30km limit is needed.

Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said: “I am regularly contacted by residents, especially parents, in our area who are concerned with the high level of speeding in many estates within our area.

“Only last night [Octo-

ber 14] at the AGM of the Woodpark Residents’ Association, the issue was raised again.”

Cllr Sorcha Nic Chormaic (SF) said some estates in the county are being used as “ratruns” by commuters who “sometimes forget they are driving through residential estates.”

Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) said: “Every week I am asked to make a request to the council’s traffic department for speed-calming measures in residential areas.

“That’s where the vulnerable road users are – the children, the pedestrians – and anything which helps make our streets safer for them is a priority.”

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Girl power: Stillorgan Guides are empowered with positive attributes six-year-old Irish Girl Guides members from Stillorgan, Seren Kiely, Chloe Drury-Byrne, Sophie Bryce-Smith and Ava Slattery brainstormed a range of positive words and thoughts as they celebrated the International Day of the Girl recently. They are among more than 12,000 Irish Girl Guide members nationwide who have been considering their good qualities at their meetings in recent weeks. Some characteristics that they identified included hope, sharing, caring, and feeling happy. Irish Girl Guides chief commissioner Helen Concannon said: “International Day of the Girl is a day to celebrate girls – their power, voices and unique place in the world.

This ties in with [our] mission to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world.”

A NEW play cafe for under-fives has opened its doors in Rathfarnham.

Fraggles play cafe is the brainchild of local mother of two, Suzanne Zelman, who noticed a gap in the local market.

She said: “The adults can have a coffee or some lunch, or read a magazine, happy that the children are having fun with other children in a safe and stimulating environment.”

A princess castle, a fire station, a train table, dress-up area and a comfy space to read a book are just some of the activities on offer at Fraggles.

Fraggles will soon host meet-ups for mothers in addition to au-pair hours.

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council Submissions sought on Strategic Policy Committees

Have your say on DLR developments  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

LOCALS are being asked for their views on the latest Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), which are committees that help to inform the council on how to proceed with development in the county.

The new draft for the setting up of the latest SPCs has now gone out to public consultation and contains six new committees. SPCs were set up as a mechanism by which councillors and public representatives from various sectors in the county can play a part in policy development in their areas of special interest.

Councillors are now

encouraging local groups and associations to make submissions for inclusion on the committees.

Cllr Michael Merrigan (Ind) said: “I would strongly urge you and your group, club, association or society to make a submission.”

Kathleen Holohan, director of corporate services and human resources at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, outlined the new draft scheme for SPCs to council members at a recent council meeting.

Although there was some confusion expressed about the changes to SPCs, due to the introduction of Local Government

Reform Act, the draft was approved by councillors to go out to public consultation.

Holohan said that as well as the inclusion of six new SPCs in the new draft, provision has also been made that “empowers an SPC to seek the attendance of public authorities at a meeting ... to assist it in developing policy”.

She went on to say that two-thirds of each SPC should comprise membership by councillors, while the remaining third will comprise representatives from a wide range of sectors such as farming, environmental/conservation, development and

construction, business, trade unions, community/voluntary groups and groups involved in social inclusion.

The six new SPCs included in the draft scheme are Economic Development and Enterprise SPC; Transportation and county-wide movement SPC; Community, Cultural Development SPC; Social Housing SPC; Planning SPC and Environment, Climate Change and Energy SPC. However, at the council meeting to discuss the draft, Cllr Merrigan said the new SPCs were “too broad” and added: “I think the document has been put together rather

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is inviting the public to express their opinions on committees to help guide developments in the county

hastily; it’s a cut and paste job” – a charge denied by Holohan.

CllrVictor Boyhan (Ind) said that he was opposed to the current draft going out to public consultation in its present form, but added: “We were elected in May and there has been very little policy discussed in that six months. I think

we need to go out and engage with the public.”

Interested parties can view copies of the draft scheme at County Hall, Dun Laoghaire from 9am until 5pm and at council offices in Dundrum Office Park from 9.30am until 12.30pm and again from 1.30pm until 4.30pm and in all branches of DLR

Libraries during library opening hours.

Submissions on the draft scheme may be made to Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services and Human Resources Department, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, or by emailing spc@dlrcoco.ie by November 17.

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transport Additions to 145 and 84X routes to help cope with seasonal pressures

Extra buses for Dundrum ahead of Christmas  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

THIS week saw a boost to bus services in the Dundrum area ahead of the busy Christmas shopping period.

Additional services to bus routes – including number 145 and 84X, which began on October 13 – were welcomed

by Minister for Communications Alex White.

Minister White said: “I’m pleased to see that Dublin Bus has introduced extra departures at 3.45pm and 5.40pm on the 145 service from the 39a stop at Belfield Campus.”

The boost in ser vices includes three extra buses, which have been added to the 145 route from the city centre between 5pm and 5.45pm, in

council: future plans for initiative revealed

Hopes to employ 110 on Gateway  laura larkin

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council hopes to have 110 people employed under the Gateway initiative before the end of the year.

The scheme, spearheaded by the Government but managed by local authorities, was designed to place long-term unemployed people in any area of local authority activity – however, the work is mainly outdoors.

In Dun LaoghaireRathdown, there are currently 14 people employed on this scheme.

Four of these are working in closed cemeteries, eight in parks throughout the county.

According to a spokesperson for the council, of the final two employees one is “communitybased” and one is working in admin archives.

The news that the scheme was set to grow substantially before the year’s end was cautiously welcomed by Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind).

He said: “It is important that placements are not used in any way to replace existing work of the council employees; this is something the

council should guard against.

“Likewise, the labour of participants of Gateway must not be exploited.”

Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBP) addressed the council at a meeting on October 13 on the topic of Government employment schemes.

She said: “People Before Profit are fundamentally opposed to both of these schemes.

“We see it [Gateway] as rather than being a way of bringing people back in to the workforce, it is about displacing jobs.”

She has also asked that a report on the way in which the new Lexicon Library would be staffed be presented at the next council meeting.

People who have been signing on for at least two years are offered part-time work under the Gateway scheme.

They work for 19.5 hours a week and receive €208.

If those on the scheme are offered full-time work, they may leave, or they may also take up additional part-time work if it can be worked around their council duties.

a move intended to alleviate demand on the 84X service.

Two extra departures are also being added to the 84X route for the duration of the peak winter period, at 6.10pm from the city centre and at 5pm from Donnybrook Church.

Minister White said: “These measures should be of help to rush-hour commuters as

we enter the busy Christmas period, in particular, those travelling to and from Stillorgan, Mount Merrion and Belfield.”

Dublin Bus carried out a passenger loading survey and noted high loading levels on the N11 during the busy morning period.

Dublin Bus has stated that it is currently reviewing the

84/A/X and 145 services following a meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris.

Minister Harris said: “We raised a number of concerns with regard to the 84 route, which included buses terminating in Blackrock as opposed to UCD; the last 84 bus travelling back without passengers, rather than

accommodating late night workers; and the lack of cohesion between DART and bus times.

“Dublin Bus has now decided to review the 84/A/X and 145 services, taking into account the issues which we raised at the meeting, and that if adjustments are to be put in place, these will be introduced in early 2015.”

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AWARDS County’s entrepreneurial talents to the fore in contest’s regional final

Youthful business skills highlighted  LAURA LARKIN

THE people behind innovative sports bookings, flavoured butter and gluten-free products were honoured as the brightest young entrepreneurs in the county.

The Innovative Young Business Entrepreneurs Awards are still ongoing nationally, but in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, three winners have been chosen.

Elaine Laver y, of Improper Butter in Clonskeagh, claimed the Best Business Start-Up award, claiming a €20,000 prize.

The company, which has developed a range of flavoured butters, was also given the nod as the overall county winner.

Clonskeagh native Lavery and Hannah O’Reilly (both 24) set up the company just last year, but

are already stocked in numerous shops across the country.

L av e r y t o l d T h e Gazette: “We both wanted to make our own way after college. Irish butter is so well known around the world, and it made sense to add value to it.”

Setting up their own business at 23 worked because of hard work and perseverance, according to the UCD graduate.

The award will allow them to move on to bigger and brighter things, she said, adding: “This couldn’t have come at a better time – we are established now and can put the money into our growth and our branding.”

Nabbing equal prize money for Best Established Business award was Ruth Hussey. The Blackrock businesswom-

an behind Pure Food, which produces glutenand wheat-free products, is working on a cookbook to be launched in 2015.

However, the Best New Idea category saw a departure from food.

Patrick Hayes (28) has developed Sportiful, an online booking app that allows for easy booking of sports facilities.

The app, which will launch in just Dublin and Limerick initially, is currently in development and was given a €10,000 cash injection to help it on its way.

Founder Hayes hopes to have the app online next January. He said: “The timing for the grant couldn’t have been more perfect – it will go a long way toward the launch.”

The successful trio, who were selected from a shortlist of 12, will now

Patrick Hayes (Sportiful), Elaine Lavery (Improper Butter) and Ruth Hussey (Pure Food) were congratulated

by An Cathaoirleach Marie Baker on being chosen as the brightest young entrepreneurs in the county

progress to the Dublin Regional Finals in November.

Cllr Marie Baker (FG), who presented the young entrepreneurs with the prizes, said: “They represent excellent role models for anyone who is think-

ing of starting a business in their late teens or 20s.”

T he awards are designed to recognise those who take on the challenge of setting up on their own before they turn 30.

Some 31 local enter-

prise offices have coordinated the search for Ireland’s youngest and brightest business people.

Michael Hayden, of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown’s Local Enterprise Office, said: “Since early summer [the young

entrepreneurs] have been working, with the support of our business mentors, to hone their business plans and pitches.

“We wish our winners the very best as they progress to the next stage of the competition.”

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Journalist’s work online

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THE acclaimed work of legendary journalist Mary Rafferty will be made available to read once again in an online archive.

A Goatstown native, Rafferty produced some of the most important journalism of her time, and was instrumental in bringing about State investigation into child abuse in institutions and the Catholic Church.

In 2012, the former RTE and Irish Times journalist passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer, aged just 54.

Now, some of her weekly columns will be available online at www.

MaryRaffertyFund.ie.

In honour of her memory, the fund was established after her death to help fund investigations.

She lived abroad during her early years but returned to Dublin, aged 12. She was first educated in Mount Anville in Churchtown but her parents later moved her to St Meredith’s School on Pembroke Road.

As a young journalist, her very first investigation, for In Dublin, into breathing apparatus for the Dublin Fire Brigade had ramifications, causing a probe into the substandard equipment.

In her working life, she covered a range of topics but her two most notable works include States of Fear, an RTE production which lifted the lid on child abuse in industrial and reform schools.

Later, she worked on Cardinal Secrets, exposing the cover-up of clerical abuse of children in the Catholic Church.

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council ‘No decrease in number of illegal dumping incidents’

Disappointment at number of fines  laura larkin and

Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

LOCAL politicians have expressed their “sadness” and disappointment that there was no decrease in the number of litter fines issued by Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council this year.

Some 463 fines were recorded by the council from January to October, while there were 427 fines issued from January to the end of September last year. The standard litter fine is €150.

Cllr Chris Curran (SF) said: “It saddens me that the figure hasn’t decreased, as the council do their best with the limited resources available to them.”

Barnaslingan Lane received the highest number of illegal dump-

ing-related complaints this year, with 22 complaints made to the council about litter in the area.

The Allies River Road and Stonemason’s Way followed a close second, with 21 complaints made about each regarding problematic rubbish.

Puck’s Castle Lane, Lehaunstown and Corbawn Lane also made the list for the top six places for rubbish complaints in a recent list compiled by the council’s environment department.

A spokesperson for the council said that last year: “From January 1, 2013 to Sept 30, 2013 there were 427 fines issued. Of these, 235 were paid, coming to a total of €35,250.”

However, the spokesperson went on to say that in that nine-month period, from January to

September, 2013, “the actual income received ... was €42,780. This figure includes payment for fines that were issued in the latter part of 2012.”

A number of places in the county have also been pinpointed as hot-spots for the illegal disposal of waste and are regularly patrolled by litter wardens as a result.

These include Murphy’s Lane, Golf Lane, Carrickmines and Sallynoggin Park.

When rubbish is dumped illegally, litter wardens go through it on behalf of the council, looking for identifying evidence before disposing of it.

CCTV is also utilised by the council in an attempt to tackle litter problems in the county, according to the report which was

presented at this month’s council meeting.

Cllr Curran said: “The litter figure also provides for domestic and commercial fly-tipping and there’s little doubt that domestic offenders may simply be unable to afford the minimum €30 fee to use the council-run facilities.”

The council recorded 463 litter fines from January to October. Picture: Photocall Ireland

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ask the politician A weekly Q&A with local representatives looks Dublin City Cllr Janice Boylan (SF)

I’m gravely concerned about the damage these fires do to the environment I CAN see how a controlled one might benefit the council and the area, as it might promote smaller fires in designated areas and, therefore, the clean-up might not be as bad.

However, I am also very concerned about the materials used on the fires. And, if we do promote bonfires, even controlled ones, how would we be sure that materials such as highly toxic vehicle tyres are not burnt on them?

I enjoy Halloween; I always have, and when I was a child the bonfires we had were controlled by the adults from the area. However, they burnt anything the teenagers had managed to collect and store.

I think it’s time we moved from bonfires and celebrated Halloween in a different way, with maybe community activities such as Trick orTreat games, haunted walks, etc.

I’m gravely concerned about the damage these fires do for the environment.

I suppose there will be a number of people who don’t agree with my take on this, but I’m willing to state my case. I feel that it’s difficult enough for the council, the Garda and the residents to deal with these bonfires already.

And, what could work in some areas might not necessarily work in other areas. How would we propose to make sure controlled ones were in fact controlled and monitored?

At present, Dublin City Council staff are doing their best to remove the items collected by the children, and I feel awful for the children doing the collecting, but the reality is these bonfires do nothing to enhance the celebrations – they only damage the environment, the ground they are burnt on and the area surrounding them.

Each week, your Gazette canvasses politicians from each of the four local authority areas for their opinion on an issue of concern to our readers.

This week we ask: Should the council consider running local bonfires at Halloween as both a cost-saving and safety measure?

fingal cllr Darragh Butler (FF)

The clean-up costs and use of resources are too much CLLR Anne Devitt (Ind) and I have discussed this [matter] for a number of years now and we would agree that a councilorganised event would potentially save money on clean-up costs, whilst at the same time providing a safe environment for an enjoyable family Halloween bonfire evening.

Look at the great success we had earlier this year with the Brian Boru Festival and fireworks evening.

Each year, Fingal County Council have to spend around €150,000 clearing up after illegal bonfires, and this is money that could be better spent elsewhere.

Not only is it a waste of money, but also every year there are bonfire accidents reported in the media that could be prevented in a more controlled and organised environment.

Many illegal bonfires include car tyres that

are lethal for the environment and our public health.

Burnt earth on parklands, pitches and community green spaces takes approximately 18 months to recover before grass will grow back.

GAA and football pitches are very often damaged, and put out of use for local teams.

Our emergency fire and ambulance services are busy enough without having to deal with illegal bonfires and the unnecessary injuries – sometimes very serious injuries – that they cause.

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While councillors across the city shared an appreciation of traditional bonfires, they also felt that, today, the fires raise great safety and antisocial concerns, as well as noting the council clean-up costs and damage to green areas and the environment. Picture: Photocall Ireland

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at some of the burning issues at doorsteps across the city and county south dublin county cllr Breeda Bonner (Lab)

I’m totally opposed to the council having any involvement I’M totally opposed to the council being involved in organising bonfires in any capacity.

In school, I’ve seen the after effects of such bonfires, with children badly injured and disfigured.

And [I’ve seen] residents nearby subjected to antisocial behaviour before, during and after bonfires.

The council has agreed to fund the excellent programme of events drawn up

by North Clondalkin Safety Forum.

The councillors have unanimously asked that more co-ordinated planning be put into arranging events for next year.

I feel that an organised fireworks display could be a good substitute for the traditional bonfire.

However, planning for this event needs to start now for next year.

I would urge parents not to let children of any age get involved in organising bonfires. These are illegal and dangerous, and

there are no official, supervised bonfires any more in Dublin.

They have proved to be too dangerous, with young people and animals injured and frightened, and the bonfire site always ends up being the site of antisocial behaviour well into the night.

Bonfires also damage green areas, and the annual cost of clean-ups could be used to fund other services.

I would encourage families to organise their own Halloween parties, with ghost stories, snap apple and other traditional games.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County cllr Josepha Madigan (FG)

We could hold other events AS A parent of two young sons, I am very aware of the excitement Halloween generates.

Although, in theory, a local bonfire sounds like a great idea, this tradition has been snuffed out (excuse the pun) in many communities – and not without good reason.

We all know the dangers of fireworks and that accident and emergency departments of hospitals are full of firework-induced injuries, but what about bonfire-induced injuries?

In order for a bonfire to be safe for spectators, it would require that all the necessary checks are made, including adequate supervision, especially when there are lots of children around trick or treating.

The consequential and inevitable damage to green areas, the cost and effort of an effective post-bonfire clean-up, and the possible expense of calling the fire brigade if necessary would all have to be taken into account.

Perhaps another community-based event with Halloween trick or treating, fancy dress, barnbrack cake, colcannon, pumpkins and

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games such as snapapples on a string might be a viable, fun and safer alternative.

O ve r a l l , parents and children enjoy Halloween tremendously, but we also need to consider other members of the local community, such as the elderly, who might find the noise level of a communal bonfire too much to bear.

We also don’t want to encourage our teenagers to use the opportunity for a big drinking party until the wee hours as the hot embers can still constitute a fire hazard long after the fire has been extinguished. All extenuating factors have to be taken into account.

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gazetteGALLERIES

Owen Wang and Alannah Dermody

RTE presenter Eoghan McDermott and the senior infant pupils experiment the effects balloons have when they

Conor O’Kelly and Kila Egan Science teacher Sinead Gleeson helps pupil Lilly Byrne balance on a table over balloons

Eoghan claps as the school’s new website is unveiled before the pupils

Eoghan McDermott tests out the experiment

Principal Ultan Mac Mathuna

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Gardai Caroline Sheridan, Barry Brennan, Eibhear Donnellan and Nora Rebecca Gray holds the Discover Primary Award

Sutton. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

education: LOCAL SUDENTS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF ROAD SAFETY

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VER 2,000 local transition year students learned all about the importance of road safety at the DLR / AXA Roadsafety Roadshow at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire recently.

An Garda Siochana and the local emergency services were on hand to show the students some graphic, hard-hitting scenes of a road traffic collision, and the serious life changing injuries that can occur to the victim. It emphasised on the importance of road safety and being aware of vulnerable road users.

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OLY Cross School in Dundrum had lots of reasons to celebrate recently.

The school has just launched its new website www.holycrossschool.ie, and has been awarded two national awards; the Digital Schools of Distinction Award from the

Department of Education and Skills and the Discover Primary Science and Maths Award.

RTE presenter Eoghan McDermott paid a visit to the school to present the awards to the pupils, and took part in some science experiments with them.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE: DUBLIN ZOO SENIOR KEEPER DONAL LYNCH

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AS A senior zookeeper working with eight elephants in Dublin Zoo, Donal Lynch’s average work day is far from a typical day at the office.

He said: “I’ll typically be in work about 8am just to touch base with everyone, so that we can hit the ground running at 8.30am.

“If I’m lucky enough I’ll be in the elephant house while they are still sleeping, so that’s a wonderful way to start the working day.”

An initial feed means giving branches the size of small trees to the elephants – one bull, three females, and three calves who arrived this summer .

“I’ll call them in for their training and health checks, but if they don’t want to come then they won’t,” he said, noting Dublin Zoo’s unique approach to elephant care.

The elephants learn to respond to commands to make it possible for the zookeepers to do this through positive reinforcement – a sliced apple is offered as a reward.

“I’ve trained Bernadine, the matriarch of the herd, since 2006 when she arrived.

I definitely have a certain fondness for her now,” said Donal.

“I ask her to salute – this makes them raise their trunks and her mouth will automatically open,” he added.

A teammate will then check her temperature. When the morning training and grooming is complete, the grunt work begins for the nine-strong team who look after the elephants.

“Then it’s time to pick up the dung and essentially make the elephant’s beds.”

Elephants sleep on mounds of sand, which must be cleaned, dug up and reshaped every day.

“That’s definitely the less glamorous part of my day,” joked the zookeeper.

Feeding also takes up a huge part of the day for Lynch. Elephants can eat up to 20 kilos of food daily, and the keepers must provide food in ways that challenges them like it would in the wild.

“Between all that, every day at 12.30pm, I do the Meet The Keeper talk for the visitors. It’s a great chance to chat with people and maybe change their minds about how animals are kept and looked after,” said Donal.

Later on, 5.30pm is quitting time for the keepers and for Marino-based Donal, it’s just a 20-minute cycle home, where he takes charge of another crew of animals.

“We have cats, dogs, snakes and liz-

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ards at home. My wife, Lisa, is a veterinary nurse and her work has come home and stayed home occasionally.

“So, it’s about 7pm before I’ll sit down to dinner and relax,” said Donal.

However, for the animal lover, his daily routine will soon see a big change – the couple are expecting their first child any day now.

ST DOMINIC’S Secondary School in Ballyfermot recently celebrated World Mental Health Awareness Day by promoting positive mental health for its staff and students.

On October 10, teachers made the extra effort of helping their students become more aware that they can control their moods and encouraged them to implement daily “Actions Of Happiness” to promote positivity around the school.

During World Mental Health Day, there was an extra special effort put on promoting positive mental health for staff and students, co-ordinated by Career Guidance teacher Cheryl Keeler and Mental Health school promoter Aisling Mc Kee, along with the help of Positive Mental Health ambassadors from transition year and fifth year students.

Commenting on the outcome of the day, Keeler said: “Smiles lifted the air and positive vibes sailed the corridors. Our key message to our students is to appreciate your mind and that it’s okay not to feel okay, and it’s absolutely okay to ask for help.”

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THIS Bank holiday weekend is all about getting into the spirit of Halloween and letting your imagination run wild.

For thrill-seekers, this Halloween the Powerscourt Estate is the perfect venue for a creepy family trek through its haunted woodlands.

The North Wicklow venue will be transformed

for the third annual Spooky Fest for a funfilled family weekend.

Imaginosity, Dublin’s Children’s Museum, will provide families with a map to safety through the extensive grounds on Saturday, October 25, with families being warned to watch out for a scary witch and even a corpse bride along the trail ...

However, it is not all spooks for the weekend.

There is also a chance to try your hand at pumpkin carving on Sunday, October 26 and Monday, October 27.

All events are suitable for children aged from three to ten – but there are limited places. Booking is available at www. powerscourt.com/events.

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FOR one week only, the Cailleach – the famous witch of Irish folklore – has agreed to see visitors.

Throughout Halloween, visitors to the National Leprechaun Museum will have the chance for some face time with the ancient hag of wisdom herself.

She will be available from Friday, October 24 to Saturday, November 1.

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, while children may visit the witch from 11am to 6pm, but from 6pm to 11pm she will see only adults.

The Cailleach has appeared in many forms across Irish mythology. Fionn Mac Cumhaill once chased her from the hill of Allen in Kildare to Slieve Gullion in Armagh, where she revealed her true witchy self to him.

Tickets to visit the witch are available from the museum’s website.

However, to win a family pass to visit the Cailleach, visit our Facebook

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blackrock gets a scary day SHOPPING is set to get scary in Blackrock in the run-up to Halloween.

Scary Saturday will take place in two of the village’s shopping centres and along the main street on Saturday, October 25.

The event, which is co-hosted by the council and local shops, is free and there will be plenty of ghoulish family fun to be had on the day.

Starting at midday and running until 3pm, a Halloween fancy dress party will take place in a special haunted tent in the village.

In Blackrock Shopping Centre children can avail of special-effects face-

painting.

Meanwhile, the Frascatti Shopping Centre is the stop-off for those who want temporary scary tattoos for the Halloween season.

An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Marie Baker said: “There’s something for all family members. It’s guaranteed to be the perfect way to get ready for Halloween.”

mary lou sent to naughty step BUDGET day in the Dail is always an interesting affair, and this year it was no different.

The highlight of the proceedings, in terms of sheer entertainment, was Deputy Mary-Lou MacDonald (SF) being ejected from the House

for accusing Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett of a pro-Government bias.

During her speech, she had directly addressed An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, telling him (in a manner that sounded like a paraphrase of The Who) that while the people may have been fooled in 2011, very few of them will be fooled again this time around.

The Ceann Comhairle interrupted her to inform her that Standing Order 45 states that a member shall address the chair.

She accused him of being “deliberately disruptive”, at which point he demanded that she withdraw her statement.

When she refused to do so, he effectively sent her to bed without her supper!

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REDHEAD Susan Loughnane (27) certainly knows how to create mayhem in her daily life.

Splitting her time between London, Dublin, New York and Shannon, the actress-turned-author has a busy schedule.

So, when it’s time to unwind, she has several tricks up her sleeve.

Talking to The Gazette, the Malahide woman said: “I love yoga and try to do it every day. It’s the only time that I feel like my brain fully switches off. Especially after hot yoga, I feel like I’ve had an oil change.”

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Doyle, is an air-traffic controller based in Shannon Airport.

“It’s a huge thing for me to get down to Shannon; I love the countryside and I find it so relaxing. We go for long walks and cycles as much as we can.”

However, for the former Love/Hate actress, it is the normal things that she misses the most when she is travelling or spending time in London.

“I live in a lovely area of London, in Notting Hill, but my flat is quite small and I don’t have a proper living room, so I don’t have that chance to relax.

“I really crave the normal things, like just chill-

ing out on my couch watching a film, or snuggling up [with her boyfriend].”

With her character’s fatal exit from the hit RTE crime drama last season, Loughnane now has the chance to unwind, watching the show. She said: “I’m really excited about watching it this year, even though I’ll be travelling for some of the episodes.

“It’s really nice now, because I can watch it with my parents, which I could never do before.”

Her explicit scenes, which often saw her take to the screens in little more than her underwear, ruled out a family night in watching the drama

on TV. “It would have been the most awkward, embarrassing thing ever,” she laughed.

“This time around, we can all sit down and watch it together, so it’s a nice way to relax. Especially with my Da, because he is a big fan of all of those shows.”

It has been a whirlwind few months for the hardworking star. On top of nabbing herself an IFTA for best supporting actress last year, she managed to squeeze in time to pen a novel.

The Art of Scandal – described as a cross between FrTed and Bridget Jones – has just hit the shelves.

Novelist and former Love/Hate actress, Susan Loughnane

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DUBLIN City will this weekend celebrate the life, work and legacy of Dublin horror novelist Bram Stoker and his Gothic novel, Dracula.

The highlights of the action-packed festival programme, which runs from this Friday, October 24 to next Monday, October 27, include a Macnas procession, a “VampWire” and a spooky underground train journey.

The Macnas procession will be akin to a ghoulish parade, featuring marchers and effigies of creatures of the night. The procession will take place at numerous points around the city centre from 5pm on Monday, October 27.

Speaking to The Gazette, festival organiser Jo Mangan said: “Macnas are Ireland’s most known spectacle company. From around 5pm on the north and south side of the city centre you will be able to go and encounter these wonderful creatures that they make.

“The largest piece they are making is about five and a half metres tall. One of the creatures is going up Henry Street, and we’re ending in Wolfe Tone Square.

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“The idea is that you can follow these fantastic creatures on their journey to the square. There will be drumming and music and it will be very accessible for all ages,” she said.

“The VampWire will also be in Wolfe Tone Square. It’s a 10 metrehigh and 60 metre-long zip wire. It’s like a golden ticket affair – you register online; we’re going to have more demand than we’re going to be able to accommodate, but we’ll get as many people up as we can.

“The idea is that you come costumed if you want to, and if you don’t, we’ll give you a little cape,” she said.

Underground tunnel “I have been kind of fascinated by this underground [disused rail] tunnel in the Phoenix Park, for years it was like a myth. I had heard about it and I just thought it would be so great to get into it, see what it was like and try and put a performance on in it.

“We’ve commissioned director Maeve Stone and composer Tom Lane, and they’re going to make a piece of performance in the train.

“So you turn up for the train – it’s your regular type of commuter train, but it doesn’t stay regular: it’s a short

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This year’s celebration of the legacy of Bram Stoker’s most famous creation, Dracula, promises a range of ghoulish treats to sink your teeth into.

and terrifying journey!”

Mangan went on to say: “We’ve partnered with Body and Soul, who do this incredible festival every year in Mullingar, and they’re doing a Shapeshifters’ Ball [at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Saturday, October 25]. “ It’s like a Gothic ball, where people come dressed up, and if they’re not

suitably attired when they get there they can rent costume pieces, and we’re going to have some make-up artists on standby. It’s going to be a really special night.”

There are tons of other great activities on throughout the festival. For further information, see www.bramstokerfestival.com.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs.

Our Dog of the Week is Jack, a six-year-old Border Collie cross. A typical Border Collie is Jack, in that he is super intelligent and just loves learning new tricks! In fact, he’s quite the show off!

Jack is a sensitive guy though, who’ll need a gentle approach in his new home. He just likes to take his time and get to know people, but once he does, we guarantee that Jack will be a loyal and loving friend.

Jack is a total ladies man, and would be happy to go to a home with another dog – once it’s female! He seeks a quiet home, where he can bask in comfort for the rest of his days!

For more information, please call Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000 or pop into the centre. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. Treats and toys are always welcome too!

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Whatever costume you decide to wear, remember there are so many unique ways to make it your own, with extra make-up and accessories to bring that extra scar-tactic to the costume.

This week, we take a look at some scary, cute and affordable costumes for the family to wear, and a few decorative items for the house to wear too!

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ALL Hallow’s Eve is almost upon us with little (and big) witches and warlocks gathering their best attire to begin the scare-fest this October 31.

Chilling clowns and fang-scary vampires are just some of the costumes available for kids, whether young and old.

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A step-by-step way to make a magnificent GIA Marie Waits is in one year advanced make-up artistry at LA College of Creative Arts, and has prepared a step-by-step guide on how to recreate Angelina Jolie’s striking look from the hit film, Malificent.

AS MY model, luckily enough, looked very similar to Angelina Jolie anyway, I didn’t need to do any major changes to her face.

1. To prep the skin, I used light moisturiser – nothing too slippery on the skin, as we need make-up to last.

2. Eyes first, as the look is pretty dramatic, and at this stage we can clean up any mess (eyeshadow

drop down) easily.

3. I prepped the eyes using eyeshadow primer and white waterproof pencil on the eyelid (later, white will really help eyes to stand out, so don’t skip that step).

4. Next I blended white pencil and sealed it in with white eyeshadow.

5. I started slowly building up the crease depth with matte taupe eyeshadow (it’s important to keep all eyeshadows completely matte).

6. Maleficent’s eyes didn’t have a particularly winged-out shape, so I focused the depth just above the inner corner, blending towards the middle on the crease.

7. With an angled brush and black eyeshadow, I went over the crease to deepen it even more and defined the lower lash line, and left the very inner corner free of product, just to give the eye an open feel.

8. It was time for some jet-black gel liner, to use on the upper lash line (no wing) and on the upper waterline.

9. Then I applied a tiny bit of yellowish eyeshadow just above the crease (this helped our eyes to stand out even more, and gave the look a more villainous feel).

10. Next, I applied falsies (nothing too dramatic), and then applied

black mascara to blend the false and real lashes together.

11. Brow wise, I tried to mimic Angelina’s brows as much as I could. Using brow gel liner in a taupe colour, I arched them quite a bit, and slimmed down the tails, then set with a clear brow gel.

12. Now up were the cheekbones. I just used modelling wax [to recreate Malificent’s subtly inhuman bones], but have to admit that it was pretty challenging trying to put make-up over it without it moving. So, If you have access to special effects tools, I’d recommend using spirit gum as a base and definitely seal it in

with plenty layers of latex (just as a warning – this is very time consuming, and requires a lot of patience and skill). If this makeup is just for the night of Halloween, just skip this step and go straight to the next one.

13. I applied foundation (very pale, full coverage and matte) all over my model’s face.

14. Using even paler (almost white) concealer, I highlighted all areas that I wanted to bring forward, such as top of the cheekbones, under the eye area, the bridge of the nose and the centre of her forehead and chin.

15. Using matte neutral brown or taupe eyeshad-

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16. With pressing-in motions, I set everything with translucent powder, and then, using white powder, I set highlighted areas.

17. Using classic bluebased red pencil, I defined the lips and filled them in using same-coloured lipstick with a glossy finish.

18. I added a little beauty spot above the brow using matte brown pencil, then added contact lenses and pre-made DIY horns

and, voila! Our Maleficent is ready!

To create Maleficent’s horns, I used a couple of pieces of foam plastic and and black tape, secured them using some hair grips, and hid them with hair so they looked like they were actually growing from her head.

FOR further information on Gia’s work, see www. giamariewaits.com or her Instagram feed under “giamariewaits”. LA College of Creative Arts are now enrolling for January 2015 for both its one-year advanced makeup and one-year special effect courses. For further information, see www.lacollegeofcreativearts.com.

Whether or not you make up the optional fairy cheekbones or have contacts to hand, this striking Maleficent make-up will give you a spooktacular look

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Spooky goings on across the city

AS EVER, there’s a wide variety of Halloween activities this year to give young and old alike a frightfully good time at some horribly entertaining activities.

Families are invited to Marlay Park for Samhain Halloween. The park will be transformed into a haunted forest for families who are keen to explore the hidden side of the famous park.

For one night only, the forest will be alive with freaky fog, ghastly spiders and dragons, creepy eyeballs and pumpkins.

There will also be some larger scares along the trail, with skeletons, scary witches and wizards here and there.

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters will be starring at Dun Laoghaire Ferry Harbour as part of Underground Cinema’s Halloween offerings

A path through the wooded area will be lit to guide visitors along their way. The trail is suitable even for buggies and strollers.

Entry to the October 26 event is free, and is suitable for children of all ages. Wristbands can be collected from DLR Coco Market in Marlay Park

on Saturday, October 25 from 11am.

The Haunted Woods are open from 3.30pm to 8.30pm, and, naturally fancy dress is encouraged – the scarier the better!

Samhain Halloween is a Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councilrun event.

For those looking for a reel-ly good time, Underground Cinema, which runs outdoor screenings in Dun Laoghaire Ferry Harbour, is hosting several scary screenings on October 30 and 31.

On Thursday, October 30, a showing of Hitchcock’s horror classic Psycho will be screened at 7pm, followed by Dracula.

To celebrate the big day itself, a trio of shows will run designed to put the frights on all who dare to drive-in, from children to adults.

Early in the evening, Ghostbusters screens at 4.45pm, followed by the Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the climax of the scare-fest being a showing of The Exorcist.

Tickets cost from €18 for a car with two people and can be booked online in advance.

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The (mobile) Picky Eater EVERY Thursday afternoon at Mespil Road, the banks of the Grand Canal are lined with hungry lunchtime gatherers.

Businessmen and women, casual strollers and tourists sit side by side to enjoy the fare offered by Irish Village Markets – a food stall organisation with more than 15 different choices of fare.

Open from 11.30am – 2pm every week, the stalls have become a popular choice and a welcome change for those who want something more than a sandwich at their desk come lunchtime.

In good weather, you can expect it to be particularly mobbed by a hungry crowd.

Having heard good things, I decided to check it out for lunch. I arrived at 1pm and strolled along the selection of stalls with my lunchtime companion, both of us hungry and eager to make our minds up.

We passed a wide range of foods, from burgers to burritos to sushi, moving from Mexico to Japan in five easy steps.

We stopped by Paddy’s Irish Barbecue, a fiery grill piled high with meats and sausages and shared a small pre-lunch snack of pork crackling – purely in the interest of journalistic integrity of course.

It was salty and tasty, if a little bit on the crunchy side.

When we reached the end of the stalls, I decided to go back and try The Schnitzel Hut that

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we had passed. Having recently been to Austria, I was curious to see how the stall would measure up to my experience of the real deal.

My guest took off for The Paella Guys’ stall while I put in my order for the pork schnitzel.

It looked quite legitimate – a flattened-out piece of pork, breaded and fried. It was a big portion, and came with chips and creamy coleslaw.

The traditional accompaniments would usually be fried potatoes and tangy sauerkraut, but this is Ireland, after all, and sometimes a home take on a foreign dish can work well.

The Schnitzel was good, although I would have liked some more seasoning on it. The chips were standard frozen fare.

My companion arrived back with a steaming container of sticky paella with meatballs that smelled amazing. She was very impressed, so of course I had to try it too.

It was delicious, fresh and highly flavoured.

I had food envy as I watched her devour the remains.

After we ate, we sat by the riverbed to digest our food and watched the stalls close up for the day.

By 2pm, the place was quite empty.

On our way out we passed a stall of delicious looking cupcakes that was packing up, but decided against it, in the interest of our waistlines.

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THE wide selection of fresh food makes Irish Village Markets a good choice for lunch. You are guaranteed to be served promptly with whatever cuisine takes your fancy. For further information on locations and days, see www.irishvillagemarkets.ie.

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Best shop front win for Clondalkin fishmonger DONEGAN’S Seafood in the heart of Clondalkin Village recently won the Best Shop Front award in Clondalkin Tidy Town’s summer competition.

The small family-run business is famous for its traditional cod fillets, fresh salmon, long rays, fresh tuna steaks and its monk fish.

The staff will prepare fish for customers, and if they choose a fillet, the staff will remove the bones or skin, where possible.

Donegan’s also take orders, so if customers are having a dinner party, simply call into their shop and place the order to have fish ready to go.

Donegan’s Seafood is located on Tower Road in Clondalkin. For further information, telephone 01 413 6009, or see www.donegansseafood.com.

From fried fare to an Irish twist on international cuisine to pocket-friendly treats for a sweet tooth, the Irish Village Markets-organised eclectic range of stalls at Mespil Road by the Grand Canal don’t disappoint, with diverse food for all tastes

of nine locations run by Irish Village Markets and they have stalls running on different days in places such as Blanchardstown, Spencer Dock, Merrion

Square and Sandyford Industrial Estate.

Our experience was a good one, and definitely worth checking out if in the area.

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IT IS a known fact that men have a hard time talking about their health, but something that certainly gets people talking about men’s health issues is the annual facial fundraiser, Movember.

Ahead of the seventh annual campaign to get Irish men to grow a moustache to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, Movember founder Travis Garone was in Ireland last week for the launch of the 2014 initiative.

He said: “The crowd at the launch were great, really engaged

and the response has been over whelming.

It’s a humbling expereince to be this far from home and see so much love and passion for Movember.”

He first got involved in the project at the very beginning in 2003 in Melbourne, when he and Luke Slattery discussed the possibility of creating a health awareness initiative that focused on men’s health and mental health issues.

“We knew we wanted it to be for men’s health – a platform that we could relate to. People like Luke and I in our late 20s knew more about

breast cancer awareness than we did about anything to do with men’s health issues.”

T he project hit a nerve and spread internationally, making its mark with Mo’d men around the globe taking part.

Last year, 17,500 Mo Bros and Sistas raised more than €2.2m for men’s health in Ireland, with more than four million par ticipants raising €409m worldwide since the start of the campaign.

“In 2005 or 2006, it started to get traction around the world,” said Travis. “We started with New Zealand in

2005, and it started to get attention in other Commonwealth countries, and on to Canada, Britain and Ireland.

The Irish and Aussies aren’t that far apart [in embracing Movember]!

“The response that we have had in Ireland and the support and love for Movember has grown exponentionally, year on year.

Melbourne “We also had so many great Irish friends in Melbourne who were part of it long before it reached Ireland.

“But to see the response at ground level, not just in Dublin but in rural communities and working with the Irish Cancer Society, has been just nothing but a really positive and

strong move for us.”

Travis says that the experience of being a part of Movember continues to amaze and inspire him.

“If it wasn’t for the 1.2m Mo Bros and Mo Sistas that we had last year, and everyone that supports and loves and trusts Movember, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

“To be able to contribute that amount of money to men’s health and the unquantifiable awareness that we’ve brought to men’s health ... we have to pinch ourselves from time to time.”

You can register to par ticipate and find out about all of the other events happening around Movember at www.movember.com.

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HEALTH

NUTRITION: ADVICE ON HEALTHY FOODS, VITAMINS SOUPOLOGIE: NUTRITIOUS, TASTY FARE

Eat right for the winter months

 SUZANNE SHEEHY

FOR overall health and quality of life, you need consistency, and nutrition plays a vital role in achieving this.

Aveen Bannon, consultant dietition, offers some sound advice to help us on our way to a better quality of life, especially during those dreary winter months ahead.

Eating for immunity: The winter months are fast approaching, which means we spend little time outdoors, and as sunlight is insufficient during the winter, this results in Vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin required by the body for the proper absorption of calcium, bone development, control of cell growth, neuromuscular functioning and proper immune functioning.

You need to up your consumption of Vitamin D-rich food in winter.

Examples of foods rich in Vitamin D are eggs, oily fish, tuna, salmon, mushrooms, cod liver oil and fortified milk.

Aveen also recommends Vitamin C on an ongoing basis to help maintain good health.

Fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C are oranges, grapefruit Juice, kiwi, broccoli, peppers and kale.

Foods to boost your mood: As many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it is necessary to choose foods which help boost serotonin levels.

Aveen explains how B vitamins are vital for your

Nutritionist Aveen Bannon has some great advice on the best foods for winter

mood and brain health.

The following foods are good sources of Vitamin B12: lamb’s liver, sardines, egg yolks and fish.

As previously mentioned, Vitamin D is good for immunity; however, it also helps boost your mood during the winter months.

You should include iron-rich foods, as a lack of iron causes a lack of attention, depression, and fatigue, so choosing foods such as green leafy vegetables and meat will have a positive effect on your mood.

Eating healthy throughout the winter months: It is important to maintain a healthy diet and avoid adding extra calories during this time.

Aveen recommends making good nutritious dinners such as stews and casseroles with added vegetables.

Another option to include in your diet is home-made, low-fat and high-fibre vegetable soup, to prevent weight gain and ward off germs.

Choose foods which also help the body stay

warm from within during the winter, such as red meats, a variety of protein-rich foods, fish, poultry, beans and pulses.

The high content of protein in these foods helps to raise the Ph levels in our systems, and thereby keep the body warmer.

It is important to get away from the habit of eating biscuits and tea in the evenings, so try to opt for camomile tea, fruit teas or hot warm milk, such as almond milk or soy milk.

AVEEN’S TOP TIPS Portion control: Check the serving size on pack. The recommended serving may not be the portion you actually eat, which can easily be two or three times the recommended serving size.

• If you don’t recognise or can’t pronounce any of the ingredients, think twice before choosing it.

• Don’t just look at the calories, look at the quality of them – not all calories are equal.

A low-calorie food does not necessarily mean it is a healthy food. Opt for calories that come from good fats such as monounsaturated, protein and fibre.

Avoid products where too many calories come

from sugar. A low-fat biscuit might have the same calories as a piece of fruit, but that doesn’t mean they are equal! Fruit will offer fibre, vitamins and minerals, whereas the low-fat biscuit will not.

• Aim low: with fat, saturated fat and salt or sodium.

• Aim high: with fibre.

Pots of appeal here

 SUZANNE SHEEHY

I’M A soup lover, especially during winter as it’s a quick and easy way to fill yourself up.

On a recent trip to the supermarket, I found a truly nutritious soup called Soupologie, and just had to share it with you. Soupologie started in 2012 when Stephen Argent (right) worked with nutritionists to ensure the maximum dietary benefits.

Argent says: “I wanted to turn the traditional soup market on its head by creating healthy and tasty soups that people can use as part of their daily diet.”

Soupologie soups come in three ranges – Simply Delicious (which has traditional flavours such as roasted butternut, red pepper and pea and leek); Super Soup (which uses acknowledged “super foods” such as spinach and kale with garlic, which is my favourite, as well as ancient grains and broccoli with

Matcha green tea), and a cleansing Detox Boost range (comprising celery, apple and ginger, beetroot and pomegranate and spirulina greens).

By being completely vegan, free-from gluten and dairy, with no added sugar or artificial thickeners, Soupologie meets most dietary requirements.

It’s healthy, on-the-go soup without compromising quality or nutrition, which gives me plenty of reason to shout about it. A 600g pot retails at €3.49. For further information, see www.soupologie.com.

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nightcrawler: black-hearted humour abounds

Uncovering the city  dave phillips

WHEN the TV glows to life each morning in millions of households across Los Angeles, viewers are treated to their dose of breakfast news.

Bleak stories of tragedy that unfolded through the night are often prefaced with that ominous statement: viewer discretion is advised.

It is advice that one could just as easily tack onto Nightcrawler – a jet-black comic character study that combs the dark underbelly of the American dream.

Jake Gyllenhaal plays Lou Bloom, an aspiring

freelance video journalist who stalks the city at night armed with a police scanner and camcorder, eager to capture visceral footage of car crashes, shootings, and other violent crimes that he can then sell on to the news networks in time for breakfast.

A Faustian pact made with Nina, a struggling news director (Rene Russo) gives the emotionally vapid Bloom a sense of purpose, and his sociopathy quickly becomes his greatest asset in the quest for prosperity.

It is no exaggeration to say that the efficacy of Nightcrawler rests almost

completely on the back of Gyllenhaal’s performance – to date, it is his most entrancing role and in all likeliehood will see him nominated for an Oscar next year.

Thin and drawn, Gyllenhaal has created an antihero that will haunt you long after you leave the screen.

With a dogged determination and a scalpel-like focus, Bloom obsessively manipulates his way up the rungs with no regard to those he steps on along the way.

Every character in Nightcrawler is desperate for success, consumed with a vampiric lust that

renders them unable to consider whether the object of their desire is authentic.

A none-too -subtle swipe is aimed at the industry and audience that perpetuates the kind of news that dominates so many channels – Russo’s character wants stories of affluent caucasians attacked by minorities; she wants the stories where the middle-classes feel threatened in their own homes.

What may be surprising to hear is that despite the thematic gravity of Nightcrawler, it is an incredibly funny film.

Gyllenhaal’s ghoulish

Freelancer Lou Bloom’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) your man when you need grubby nighttime news footage that capture the depths of the city’s soul

tenacity to succeed at all odds leads to some outlandish and darkly comic moments, especially in his competition with a more established rival (Bill Paxton).

While the absurdity of

the situation is humorous, the reality of it is terrifying, and it is this blend of simultaneous disparate feelings that gives the film its incredibly unique mood – Nightcrawler is a superb and chilling movie

that will make you want to reach out and squeeze the hand of someone you care about, and may irredeemably alter your morning ritual.

Verdict: 9/10

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PERSONAL: JACK REACHER’S LATEST ANTICS ARE CLICHED BUT FUN

High-octane tale of revenge hits the mark for enjoyment  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

THE latest instalment in Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series, Personal, is now available.

Reacher, the former US military police turned freelance expert on everything espionage-related, is back in fine fettle in this new novel by Child.

Having never read a Jack Reacher book before, and not having seen the movie starring Tom Cruise, I came to this novel with no expectations whatsoever.

The story is super-high octane and action-driven, featuring snipers, spies, state secrets and international collaboration at the highest level.

One of the most interesting and elucidating things I found about this novel was the amount of information which is otherwise quite difficult to come by.

For example, London has a quarter of the world’s CCTV cameras and is therefore the most surveyed city in the world.

Child has a wealth of information relating to high-level military organisations the world over, but his passion for such data at times slows up the momentum of the story.

The plot focuses on a sniper who has been released from prison after 15 years and is now out to get Reacher for putting him away.

Unfor tunately for Reacher, this sniper – John Kott – is one of the top four snipers in the world for accuracy at hitting a target from a

distance of around 1,600 yards, which is almost a mile.

Reacher, a suitably enigmatic loner, is known as Sherlock Homeless by his contemporaries in the espionage game because he never stays in one place for more than a night, and only possesses the clothes he stands up in.

He is contacted by American intelligence to deal with the assassin, with Kott setting himself up in London to target unknown heads of state at the G8 Summit fol-

lowing an attempt on the life of the French president for target practice in Paris.

What follows is a chase across Europe, in cat-and-mouse, againstthe-clock fashion, where local criminal gangs act as local support for Kott.

Personal is well worth a read as an enjoyable, though somewhat cliched romp with plenty of wellresearched information about how countries deal with threats to national and international security.

Personal, the latest Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child, right

It’s available in good bookshops for €18.99, and is published by Bantam Press.

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Jack Culliton, Sean Kane and Enda Minogue from Knocklyon were on hand to help launch the School Mile Challenge at St Colmcille’s School. Picture: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

athletics: secondary pupils get chance to learn about getting active

Schools called on to take part in healthy mile run challenge OVER 100 first-year pupils from St Colmcille’s Community School in Knocklyon swapped their books for their runners to complete the GloHealth School Mile Challenge last week.

The enthusiastic students from the school were on hand to launch the GloHealth School Mile Challenge which is organised by Athletics Ireland and the Irish Schools Athletic Association.

The purpose of the School Mile Challenge is to promote running as a fun fitness activity in post-primary

schools across the country.

The challenge provides an opportunity for the school to encourage their students to try out recreational participation in sport. The challenge is open to everyone, with pupils either running, jogging or walking the manageable one mile distance.

Irish Schools Athletic Coordinator Anthony White said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to encourage young people to get active and involved in a healthy form of exercise.

“The initiative is about enjoyment and participation open to all students,

the main purpose is to promote running or walking as part of a balanced healthy lifestyle.”

Speaking about the initiative David Crimmins, Commercial Director of GloHealth added: “GloHealth is delighted to support the School Mile Challenge, it fits in with our own approach to children’s health.

“GloHealth reward parents who have kids in sports clubs by giving €30 cash back on their club membership.

“Forming a habit of taking part in sport, such as this challenge, at a young age is crucial in the fight

against childhood obesity and health problems that arise as kids grow into adults.”

Every school that gets involved will organise the event to take place during a school day. Every pupil’s time will be accurately recorded and graded to put participants into different categories.

Students will be rewarded with a colour-coded GloHealth wrist band that correlates to the time they ran.

If your school would like to take on the challenge please contact Anthony White by email schools@athleticsireland.ie or call 01 866 9933.

JAMES McGee reached the quarterfinals of tennis’s Tiburon Challenger event in California last week to land $2,920 and maintain his place at 189 in the world, one off his career best placing.

En route, he defeated Britain’s Kyle Edmund 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 before dismissing Australia’s Jordan Thompson in straight sets.

The Castleknock man’s run came to an end at the hands of top seed Sam Querrey – the world number 28 – 6-1, 7-5 but it continues a decent season for McGee. He hit a career high in July in a year of consistent success, breaking into the world’s top 200 and qualifying for the main draw of the US Open for the first time.

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FastSport basketball makes return to television: LIVE Irish basketball will make its return to free-to-air television as part of a new threeyear deal between Basketball Ireland and TG4.

TG4 will show the National Cup Finals live in January 2015 as well as national league coverage throughout the season.

The agreement also includes the station’s online platforms with twelve Men’s Premier League games to be streamed live on TG4’s player.

Coverage is set to begin in November with highlights packages of the Basketball Ireland Men’s Premier League. Five double headers fixed for the National Basketball Arena will be showcased in a series of highlights shows leading up the marquee event in the Irish basketball calendar – The National Cup finals.

The men’s and women’s finals will be broadcast live on TG4 on January, 24 2015 in a return to their traditional Saturday fixture.

karate: celebrated instructor delivers seminar in Ballinteer

Learning from Sensei Kasuya  sport@dublingazette.com

World-renowned Japanese karate instructor Hitoshi Kasuya recently visited Ireland to conduct a three-day seminar in Shotokan karate at Ballinteer Community School on Broadford Road.

An 8th Dan disciple of Shotokan karate for near-

ing 50 years, he brought his enthusiastic approach to the seminar.

A multiple karate world champion in the 1970s and 1980s, Kasuya now has the important role of mentoring in his capacity as World Chief Instructor to the World Shotokan Karate Federation (WSKF).

Ka suya is know n

worldwide for bringing a different approach to his teaching of Shotokan karate, by teaching a more modern technique with emphasis on fast, spinning moves and a focus on repetition of individual skill sets so that they become second nature to the athletes taking part.

The intensive three-day

Hitoshi Kasuya delivers instruction at the seminar in Balinteer CS

course was also used to test students taking their black belt examinations in their Dan grades. The prospective students having completed their mock grading earlier in the year were put forward for grading before the panel.

There was significant

The students who graded at the seminar from Ballyroan, Balally and Skerries

excitement and nerves amongst not only the grading students but those many karateka, family and friends from dojos throughout WSKF Ireland who witnessed and showed their support for the grading students.

The candidates’ dedication in their training regimes in the last twelve months both in the preparation for their mock examination paid off with a total of 18 students successfully grading, and those graduating were Gerrard Collie, Kevin Crean, Stephen Van Breada, Craig Bruton, Patrick Farrington, Peter O’Carroll, Leam Griffin (Ballyroan), Georgia Collie, Aoife Healy, James Renehan Jnr, James Renehan Snr, Hugh Con-

nolly, Jack Ryan and Ardia Gerrard (Balally) and Evans Yeboah and Samuel Wheeldon from Skerries.

WSKF members have attended numerous competitions including world championships in Japan, European and World Cup competitions resulting in championship titles and innumerable silver and bronze medals.

Its members have enjoyed champion titles and medal successes both within and outside its association.

If you would like more information on WSKF, contact Chief Instructor Ireland Brendan Perry on 086 088 7210.

You can also log on to www.wskf.ie or find the WSKF on Facebook.

Ward hails Ireland result as platform for Europe  sport@dublingazette.com

Republic of Ireland set themselves up for a good run in the group with recent results. Picture: Ben Ryan Photography

STEPHEN Ward is brimming with confidence for the Republic of Ireland’s key game against Scotland next month in their European qualifying group in the wake of last week’s memorable 1-1 draw with reigning world champions Germany.

The Portmarnock man lined out at full-back for the famous night in Gelsenkirchen and is hoping for another rousing performance to build on their seven points from three games.

“We are unbeaten,” he said.

“We go to Scotland next month, which is going to be a massive game. I’m sure they won’t have believed that we have got a point here, so that will be a massive game. But unbeaten in three is a great start to the group.”

The Burnley player added that not many would have seen the Germany result coming, especially when Ireland fell behind in the second half.

But Ward says that Martin O’Neill’s team weathered the storm well.

“Let’s not be silly, we are coming to the world champi-

ons here. Most people outside would have expected them to win comfortably.

“But we showed that fighting spirit that we have and to get a point is great. People could say it might be a lucky one, but it’s a vital one and one that people wouldn’t have expected, so it’s a real bonus.

“I’m hoping people don’t say we were lucky because you have to make your own luck and defend well and work hard as a team.

“Anyone would have taken that result at the start. Fordey

[goalkeeper David Forde] started to make saves - and thankfully we have got him in great form when he needs to be - but there are not many chances I would look back on and say it was a clear-cut chance where they could have scored.

“There were a lot of shots from outside the box, outside the ‘D’, tight angles, but you need your bit of luck coming to these places and I thought in the second half, we deserved the point, especially the way we responded after going 1-0 down.”

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St Saviours celebrate a historic milestone The iconic Dublin boxing club has been responsible for producing champions throughout its lifetime, and last weekend hailed its 50th anniversary with special guests

Spirits were high at the Crowne Plaza Hotel last week when St Saviours Boxing Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event attended by former members of the boxing club throughout its history, as well as luminaries of the sport including world and Olympic champion Katie Taylor and fellow Olympic gold medalist Michael Carruth.

St Saviours has a special place in Dublin hearts, having been one of the longest-running and most iconic clubs in the capital for many years.

Speaking to GazetteSport last week, club secretary Tommy Ahern said that there was a very good reason for the affection for and regard that St Saviours club is held in.

“Gerry Hussey, a psychologist to the Irish elite

boxing team who boxed for the club, called it the St Saviours experience.

“The first committee that formed the club handed down a great legacy, a strong foundation that last to this day.

The ethos to this day has always been that any fighter, regardless of whether they’re an Olympian or just good enough to box in club shows, the club will do its best to help them reach their potential.

“Not only that, that the most important thing is that they’ll have a happy experience in the club and will always remember days in the club with fondness, and I suppose that is how we survived down the years, by handing on that tradition.”

“My son is now a coach there, he boxed there as a lad, and most of the coaches you find have all

come through the club.”

The event at Crowne Plaza celebrated the anniversary as well as histor y-making boxers with the club, whom Ahern identified.

“We have had Stephen Collins, who was the only Irish man to win a world title at two weights, at middleweight and supermiddleweight. We have had Dean Murphy, who won nine Irish titles, the only one that he didn’t get was the senior title. Keith Boyle was the first Irish boy to win a medal at the European and World Cadet world championships in the early 2000s.

Cathal O’Grady was the first Saviours’ fighter to box for Ireland at the Olympics at Atlanta in 1996, and was also the first to win gold at the European junior championships. The first woman world champion Deir-

dre Gogarty boxed and learned her trade with us. We have made a few milestones indeed over the years.”

One part of the celebration tinged with sadness will be the absence of Olympic medalist Darren Sutherland.

Ahern remembers with fondness the boxer who

and they would look up to him, and not just boxing-wise, he was such an inspiring presence.”

Ahern explained that the anniversar y was reflective of the way that the club has gone about being a beacon in the community through the years.

“In any walk of life, to

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passed away in 2009.

“The kids who were there when Darren was at the club will never forget it. He would walk in and the place would light up.

His smile was infectious and kids would gravitate toward him. He would tell them to train harder,

Head coach John McCormack is joined by Katie Taylor, club president Martin Power and secretary Thomas Ahern at the St Saviours celebration at the Crowne Plaza last week. Picture: Aidan Broletto

celebrate 50 years means you are doing something right.

“There might be fallow years in terms of winning titles, but we still motor along. The kids are still there training and enjoying themselves, the titles are a bonus.

“Everyone wants success, but to us success is not just about producing champions, it’s when the members have a good happy experience and memories of being in the club.”

With an eye on the future, Ahern wrapped up our conversation looking to the future: “As soon as the celebration is over, we will start to get our heads together and see what we can do to make ourselves bigger and better.

“If you had seen the club we started out with, to where we are now, we’ve come a long way.”

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Rushe looks forward to Cunningham’s reign ST PAT’S Palmerstown man Liam Rushe says he is looking forward to working with Ger Cunningham as he takes over the Dublin senior hurling manager’s role from Anthony Daly.

During his tenure, Daly’s Dubs ended the county’s lengthy wait for a National League division one crown as well as the Leinster championship.

He stepped away from the role after six years last month with Cunningham – the three-time All-Ireland winner – taking on the role last week, bringing with him a hugely impressive CV with Cork, St Finbar’s, UCC and Ballygunner.

Rushe, speaking at an UnderArmour event in Portmarnock last week, said he has the profile to take on the job with gusto.

“Anyone who followed Anthony was going to need a fairly high profile, weren’t they?”

Rushe said. “If he is not a step up, he [Cunningham] is certainly on a level peg. He has won it all; he’s been there and done it. He’s helped in management teams when Cork won the All-Ireland as well.

“He has charisma in a different way to Anthony but he’s a shrewd tactician. And he’s laid down the gauntlet by saying everyone who wants to try is welcome. I’m looking forward to that.”

And Rushe is hopeful the new man will have a fully Dublin fit squad to work with in 2015 after an injury-hit year gone by.

“There was a bit of a curse alright. [Mark] Schutte was meant to be our main goal threat and we lost him in the first five minutes of the first championship game. That’s tough but you have to roll with it.

“The depth of our panel was properly tested. We got Danny Sutcliffe back in time but it’s hard to get back into it in the middle of the championship. He probably broke his hand at the worst possible time.

“And you know yourself Ryan O’Dwyer got sick and he probably didn’t hit form until the Tipp match and it was too late by then.

“That’s the way sport goes and unfortunately we didn’t roll with the punches this year.”

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Kilbogget sees largest turnout for 5km event The 2014 dlr Community 5km took place recently in Kilbogget Park and saw the largest turnout ever for the event as over 1,400 participants of all ages, abilities and fitness levels crossed the finish line.

Now in its sixth year, the DLR Community 5K included hundreds of families, enthusiastic children, wheelchair users, grandparents pushing buggies and seasoned runners going for a training run before the Dublin marathon this coming weekend.

Shane McArdle, coordinator with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership, said: “The DLR Community 5K has gone from strength to strength both in terms of participants and also how it engages the local community. It’s a shining example of how local agencies can work together to create and role out a participation event for all.”

To find out more information on Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, log on to www.dlrsportspartnership.ie

Second WNBL win for Meteors over Huskies METEORS made it two wins from two in the women’s national basketball league after an 82-59 win over UL Huskies.

Meteors took control of the game in the first quarter through the Ganser sisters and the outside shooting of Eimear Mairtin.

Huskies had an understrength match day squad but looked to rally late on through Cathy Grant

and Kelsey Harris.

Harris hit 16 points but admitted Huskies were likely to struggle.

“We tried to push through our disadvantage in numbers but Meteors are a good team and have some great shooters.

We improved after we switched to a zone defence so we’ll know what to do when we play them again.”

They sit second only to Singleton Supervalu Brunell who had a 69-51 win over Killester. They have played a game extra to Meteors, though.

Members of the East Coast Jiu Jitsu club celebrate their haul of honours at the London Open last weekend. Picture: Dave Fogarty

East Coast take London gold  peter carroll sport@dublingazette.com

Darragh O’Conaill and his East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy took a massive haul at the London Open last weekend, with O’Conaill claiming double gold in his first international outing as a black belt.

With 27 competitors travelling from the Monkstown club, the team managed to secure an amazing tally of 20 medals between the gi and no-gi events that took place on Saturday and Sunday.

Suffering a back

injury four months ago, O’Conaill had to fully rehabilitate himself in order to compete in the event. To add to that, he met a competitor he has quite a history with in one of the finals.

“In the gi final I fought Luca Anacoreta,” explained O’Conaill.

“I’ve fought this guy since I was at purple belt and I’ve lost to him six times and I’ve been submitted by him four times.

“When I saw him winning on the other side of the bracket I didn’t know what I was going to do; I figured I’d tried everything at that stage.

A spooky invite Halloween-themed training session at Aviva irish Rugby has invited “little monsters”

from all over Dublin to a Halloween open training session at the AVIVA Stadium on Friday, October 31 that will see the Irish squad put through their paces as they prepare for their matches against South Africa, Georgia and Australia. Supporters are being encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes to add a spooky flavour to the day.

Admission to the training session is by ticket only, and free tickets can be ordered on www.ticketmaster.ie. Picture INPHO/Morgan Treacy

“I just decided that I would try nothing and just react to whatever he threw at me. It was as close as a match can get but I got two points and I was able to hold him off for the rest of the match.

“To win my first black belt tournament, to win after being injured and to beat a guy who I never managed to beat, it just made me so happy.

Another two guys I’ve trained right the way up – Sam McNally and Marcus Phelan – they managed gold on both days too so that made it even more special.”

O’Conaill went on to

praise the effort of his team, some of whom were competing in their first international event.

“We started training for this tournament ten weeks ago. It was a tough camp, we had everyone that was going to compete at it on the mats everyday and at the weekend too.

“To see these guys put so much work in, a ridiculous amount of training and so much thought.

To see things going well for them was amazing.

My voice is still bad now, I was just going crazy shouting at all of them.

Sometimes I’m more

happy for them than I am for myself.

“One of my white belts had five matches. In one of them he was taken down and had his back taken in ten seconds. He was in the worst position possible, but he managed to break his way out of it and work back for the win.

“That’s harder than what I had to do! At black belt it’s a skill game, tricks for tricks, white belts are trying to rip each other’s heads off! To see him come through that was incredible. They inspire me; the future of the sport is very bright.”

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dual code double Enda’s U-16s secure championship title

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Club Noticeboard ballyboden st enda’s

IN ONE of the success stories of 2012, S

ballyboden St Enda’s Under-16 hurlers

produced an epic performance to defeat St Brigid’s 2-10 to 2-8 in the A championship final last Saturday.

In so doing, they added the crown to the football title won recently, seeing off the Russell Park side who were double All-Ireland Feile champions in 2012, making this result all the more impressive.

Congratulations to our senior

The Boden Theatre Group are busy

camogie girls who are celebrating

rehearsing for their next production,

five county championship wins in a

Many Young Men Of Twenty, a musical

row after their win against St Vin-

play by John B Keane, filled with com-

cent’s. Well done to all management

edy, laughter and song. The opening

and players.

night is Wednesday, November 12 and

Congratulations to our U-16 hurl-

Tickets are €12/ €8 concession,

O’Toole Park. They have made history

call Ger 086 851 6387 or Carol 086 407

by doing the double having won the

0015.

football championship title in May of

camogie: st enda’s secure dublin senior crown

they will be on stage for four nights.

ers on winning Division 1 yesterday in

this year.

Our U-16 girls Division 1 football also

There was no winner of this week’s lotto. Next week’s lotto jackpot is €2,000.

won their county title by beating Kil-

For more information on Ballyboden

macud Crokes 4-7 to 3-5. Congratula-

St Enda’s lotto, fixtures and Bally-

tions to all the players and manage-

boden St Enda’s news, log on to www.

ment.

bodengaa.ie

Wanderers THERE was no winner of tlast week’s

Adult men’s training continues on

lotto. Numbers drawn were 2, 13 and

Tuesdays and Thursdays at Frank

14.€25 goes to Geraldine Kelly, Amie

Kelly Park. Contact Mark on 087 673

Conlon, Cillian O’Neill, Breda Led-

2628 or Damian on 086 863 2565.

widge. Jackpot now €7,300.

Ladies training is on each Monday

Juvenile football and hurling con-

and Wednesday at 7.30pm at Frank

tinues for boys and girls aged seven

Kelly Park; all new players welcome.

to 12 with midweek training and

Contact Louise on 086 833 3587.

matches on Saturday morning and

If you would like a match report

nursery training for boys and girls

or photos submitted to the website

aged four to seven on Saturdays at

or press please contact Stephen on

11am. For further information call

pro@wanderersgaa.ie or on 086 048

The Ballyboden St Enda’s camogie team celebrate their championship title against Naomh Uinsionn

Fergal on 087 621 3142. We have a

9379.

Boden net five in a row against Uinsionn

particular need in 2014 for players

dublin sCC final

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1-7 0-7

B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s overcame Naomh Uinsionn to take their fifth senior one championship title in a row with a narrow win at O’Toole Park last weekend.

Boden, playing with the aid of the breeze, started the better in a low scoring first half with points from Anne Griffin and Denise McGrath.

They were up against a Naomh Uinsionn side that competed magnificently throughout,

playing with 14 players for most of the game after the early dismissal of their wing back Lora Smith.

Alison Maguire opened the scoring for Vincent’s on ten minutes but two quick points from the pacy Jill Horan put the Firhouse Road side three ahead midway through the half.

V i n c e n t ’s s e t t l e d into the game and, competing fiercely for every ball, had points from Emer Dillon, Ali Maguire (45) and Aisling Maher (free) added to their total.

Boden replied with a point from Anne Griffin

to leave the half time score 0-5 to 0-4.

V i n c e n t ’s s e e m e d to be slightly on top for most of the second half and they outscored Boden two points to one in the first ten minutes with points from Maher and Dillon.

Horan cleared the bar for her third and Boden’s sixth point to leave the teams level on 0-6 each, leading into a 12-minute scoreless period in which both sides played some outstanding camogie.

The next score could have proven vital as Aoife Ryan slotted over a point with eight minutes left, giving Vin-

cent’s the lead for the first time in the game.

But the turning point arrived soon after as Boden were awarded a free some 30 yards out. Griffin’s free took a cruel deflection and ended up in the Vincent’s net.

Mairead Luttrelll added a point for Boden giving them a three-point lead with five minutes left and they held on despite Vincent’s throwing everything at them.

As Ballyboden managed to keep their goal intact, they landed their fifth championship win in a row and celebrated an historic win.

at U-12.

All items for the club notes must be submitted by 10am each Monday.

kilmacud crokes The Club was saddened by the recent

with a hat-trick from Liam Dockery

death of John Sheridan’s wife, Rita.

and penalty save from striker Daragh

John and family wish to thank the large

Molloy the highlights; heading for a rel-

number of club members, the wider

egation play-off against Trinity Gaels

GAA community and other sporting

at home in two weeks.

this difficult time.

Congratulations to the minor A

All roads lead to Parnell Park Friday October 24 at 7.45pm for the Senior Hurling Championship final.

hurlers who beat Ballyboden in the

The senior camogie and ladies’ foot-

championship semi-final, winning 4-17

ballers will also contest their finals

to 1-7. In the C championship, Castle-

this weekend. See the club website and

knock scored 5-6 to our 4-11 with the

Facebook page for details.

D championship side scoring 2-13 and

The minor A footballers continue

still losing by the narrowest of mar-

their pursuit of progressing from the

gins at St Finian’s.

Group stages of the championship with

The AFL8 footballers beat the league winners, Round Tower’s, 3-9 to 0-14

a home match against St Vincent’s at 11am, Sunday, October 26.

naomh olaf Well done to our senior footballers

U-15 and -16 ladies football teams

who defeated Clanna Gael in their

who beat Skerries Harps and St Syl-

final league game of the season, 1-11

vester’s in their championship finals

to 0-6.

respectively over the weekend.

Our minor footballers play Clanna

There was no winner of last week’s

Gael in the championship at home

Lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn

this Sunday morning at 11am.

were 21, 29 and 31. This week’s jack-

A huge congratulations to our

pot is for €1,800.

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Kilmacud Crokes boss Ollie Baker hopes his side up their performance from their semi-final win over Ballyboden St Enda’s. PIcture: Diarmuid O Gallchobhair

Crokes’ final countdown Ollie Baker’s Kilmacud side looking to up their game for Dublin senior hurling championship showdown against St Jude’s in their first final  stephen findlater

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FRIDAY night lights in Parnell Park is set to provide a bumper show as Ollie Baker’s Kilmacud Crokes attempt to deny St Jude’s a first ever Dublin senior hurling championship title.

It raises the stakes on a potentially epic weekend in Parnell with the senior football championship crown being decided on Monday evening between St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh – also going for a first crown – hoping to depose the reigning champions St Vincent’s.

For the two southside clubs, though, all

focus is on the hurling encounter, with Jude’s playing in a senior final for the very first time.

For Crokes, meanwhile, they won the title in 2012 and are lining up a sixth crown in total.

They go into the final with the favourite’s tag, not least because of their hugely impressive semi-final victory over Ballyboden St Enda’s, a side chasing their seventh title in eight years.

In the face of a side laden with intercounty talent and multiple medals under their belt, Crokes fought superbly to win out by seven points in that match.

Ryan O’Dwyer and Ross O’Carroll had been well marshalled that day but the likes of Caolan Conway and Oisin O’Rorke put in fine performances and will need to be tamed if St

Jude’s are to stay in the mix.

Baker told GazetteSport that the Ballyboden win was a big psychological boost but they will have to raise their game further against Jude’s.

“We are not going to be foolish enough to think that it was a performance to win you a county final,” he said. “Ballyboden had a couple of goal chances and if they had taken them, it would have been a different game. But it was great to get the win and get to a county final, which was the aim all along.

“They are unbeaten so far this year in the league and championship. It’s impressive form to be bringing into a county final; there is a huge challenge there for our guys to take

down their personal opponents and impose ourselves on the game. That’s what the final is about, a two-horse race, and we are just hoping to put in a performance and see where it takes us.”

The Terenure club have been one of the star teams of the year with a breathtaking run in AHL Division 1 that sees them four points clear of the chasing pack.

The undoubted star is Danny Sutcliffe and it was his late turn that saw Jude’s advance to the final in their single point win over O’Toole’s a fortnight ago. Fionn O’Riain Broin is the go-to man on the frees and will need to continue his dead-eye accuracy if his side are to prosper come throw-in time at 7.45pm.