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Club to install heart device NATALIE BURKE
A LOCAL football club is set to see life-saving equipment put in place before the end of the year in a move that has been described as “really good news” by local councillor Eoghan O’Brien (FF). Malahide United got the go-ahead recently after Fingal County Council granted the football club permission to install a defibrillator at the grounds
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in Malahide Castle Park. Welcoming the news, Cllr O’Brien said: “It will be a huge thing for health and safety and it’s really good news for the club and all its members”. Operations and welfare manager for Malahide United Fiona Murphy said the installation will bring “peace of mind” to the club and its committee, to know the equipment is there for emergencies. Full Story on Page 3
Second helpings: Flavours of Fingal Show returns to north Dublin
THE FLAVOURS of Fingal County
Show recently returned to north Dublin for its second time and Ella and Lily McGuire were on hand to sample some tasty treats. This year’s festival was held at Newbridge House and Farm recently, and it was organised by Fingal County Council in associa-
tion with Fingal Farmers, Fingal Tourism, and Newbridge House and Farm. The show hosted a wide range of activities for the whole family including dog shows, livestock competitions and arts and crafts. Picture: Una Williams
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A total of 52 schools and clubs using Fingal County Council’s pitches have paid in full
Plan to generate €18k through pitch fees hike NEW charges put in place by Fingal County Council on council-owned pitches is expected to generate an additional income o f € 18 , 0 0 0 , i t h a s emerged. The money will come from an increase in fees paid by local sports clubs wishing to use the council-owned pitches on an annual basis. E a r l i e r t h i s y e a r, the council increased its pitch fees for the 2013-14 season, which included charging an extra €30 per juvenile team (under-18), equating to a charge of €2 per child per year. This charge would cap at €600 for clubs with 20 or more juvenile teams and would cap at €150 for schools with five or
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more teams. However councillors are calling for a reversal of the charges. At a recent council meeting, a number of local representatives asked council management to report on the recently increased pitch fees and the projected increased income that would come as a result of the fee increase. In response, the council said the new charges are expected to generate an additional annual income of €18,000 and that all revenue would
be ring-fenced for the ongoing maintenance of the council’s playing pitches. Commenting on the options available for clubs finding it more difficult to pay the fees, the council said: “Any club making a case pleading hardship has been given individual consideration and a flexible payment option has been put in place to assist any such clubs. To date we have agreed a payment plan with 16 clubs in total. Six of these clubs have juvenile teams, the remaining 10 clubs field only adult teams, and so were not affected by the increase in fees. We have received full payment for the 2013-14 Season from all other clubs/schools.”
Speaking about the council’s response, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF) said he hopes the council will reconsider the increase in fees next year. “A lot of clubs were surprised at the move and they were given the minimal amount of notice. The timing of it was cynical because clubs have a cut off to pay the charges or else they don’t get the pitches for the year. When it was rolled in, they didn’t have time to react. This is the opposite of what we should be trying to do in terms of encouraging young people to get active in sport. The clubs out there do a fantastic job and all of them operate on very limited budgets. The whole way
it was introduced was regrettable and I hope it will be looked at again next year,” he said. According to Socialist Party councillor Eugene Coppinger, local sports clubs would rather be spending the money on “badly-needed equipment”. “[The clubs] had no choice but to come up with it or else they wouldn’t get their pitches for the year. Clubs were in fear. They were caught badly at short notice and I hope next year the council will reject the notion to charge children to play on pitches and that clubs in deprived areas will be able to cover their needs without having to fork out this extra money.”
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charity More than 124 take part in the Ross Nugent Foundation event
Golfing day raises over €11,000 natalie burke nburke@gazettegroup.com
OVER €11,000 has been raised by the Ross Nugent Foundation after the local charity held a special golf day fundraiser last month. T he Ross Nugent Foundation held the fundraising day, which has become an annual event, at Killeen Castle in Dunsany, County Meath, on Friday, August 23. Over 124 golfers supported the event and took part on the day, which saw a number of celebrity faces take to the green, along with family and friends of the Nugent family and a number of people from the local north Dublin community. The golf day was one of a number of fundraising events organised to mark the third anniversary of the Ross Nugent Foundation. The charity was set up in memory of Ross Nugent, who passed away
from a rare form of cancer called Ewings Sarcoma in 2010 at the age of 18. Set up by family and friends of Ross, the foundation aims to raise money to purchase much-needed equipment for Beaumont Hospital, where Ross was treated when he was ill. At the beginning of the day-long golfing event, players were greeted with a breakfast bap and a complimentary newspaper to get them on their way. According to organisers of the event, the players also took with them a goody bag complete with fruit, drinks and chocolate bars, as well as three Ross Nugent Foundation commemorative golf balls each. Afterwards, an evening event was hosted by TV3 personality and presenter, Martin King. The after party saw the top five winning golf teams pick up their prizes. More than €2,500 worth of prizes were also won in the raffle held
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on the night, with prizes including premium tickets for the All-Ireland hurling final, a four-ball for Killeen Castle, a 24-inch television and an original Bobby Locke putter and concert tickets. Speaking to the Gazette, Ross’s father Don Nugent said the event was a huge success. “We set out with an ambitious target of €9,000 but, thanks to the generous support we received, over €11,000 was raised, which will help fund current projects in Beaumont oncology and haematology,” he said.
The Ross Nugent Foundation recently hosted a fundraising golf day
“To date more than 100 pieces of equipment have been donated to Beaumont in Ross’s memory. The founda-
tion is also in talks with Crumlin oncology about a project for later in the year. All of this is in keeping with the foundation’s
fundamental objectives to make life more comfortable,” he said. Full Gallery on Pages 8-9
Table quiz Get your thinking caps on A TABLE quiz will be held by Malahide Rugby FC next month in an effort to raise muchneeded funds for the local club. The quiz will be held at the Rugby Club on Estuary Road on Friday, October 4 at 8pm. Funds raised from the quiz will go towards supporting the club and the young people who are part of it. Tables of four cost €40 and the quiz is open to the whole community. For more information, contact the club on 01 840 0050.
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high grades Exam results delight teachers Residents urged to check the register
Introducing philosophy in beginners’ course AN introductory course in philosophy is starting soon in Malahide, and is promising to be a treat for philosophy buffs everywhere. Running for 10 weeks in total, the course will be held on Thursday evenings starting from September 26 at Malahide Community School. The course will be tutored by Ross Campbell, who has experience teaching the subject for over eight years, and it will appeal to those intrigued by philosophy. No previous knowledge is required and the class is open to complete beginners. For more information or to book your place, contact Malahide Community School on 01 846 0949 or email adulated@malahidecs.ie.
LOCAL TD Alan Farrell (FG) is urging members of the north Dublin community to check the register and ensure they have their say in the upcoming referenda on October 4. “It is important that all citizens have a say in any amendment made to our Constitution. This is a decision for the people of Ireland to make, and every individual should take the opportunity to be part of this historic process,” he said. For more information, log on to www. checktheregister.ie.
Almost 60,000 young people sat the Junior Certificate exams this year. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland
Something for all in Junior Cert results
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THERE were celebrations in secondary schools across north Dublin last week as hundreds of students celebrated the results of their Junior Certificate exams. Almost 60,000 young people received the results of their first State examinations last Wednesday, September 11, which represented a 1.7% increase on the number of students sitting the exams in 2012. The seven subjects coming out on top were English, maths, CSPE, geography, history, science and Irish, which were the same subjects as last year. Congratulating the many students who took the exams at Malahide Community School, principal Patricia McDonagh said she was “delighted” with the Junior Cert results received by students. “They were really excel-
lent. There were more than 40 students with more than four As. One student did 14 subjects and got five As and 5 Bs. I congratulated the students and congratulated the teachers, because I think a huge amount of work goes into getting the students those results by both students and teachers.” According to principal McDonagh, there was more than one subject that achieved high grades in the school. “That was the funny thing this year,” she said. “Sometimes you get one subject that stands out and gets high marks but this year, there was a great spread of high marks right throughout the subjects. The teachers remarked on it and I remarked on it when I was going through the students’ results. There was something for every teacher in their class groupings and it was the
same with the students. We had very few fail grades, which was great. We were really delighted.” The principal at St Finian’s Community College in Swords, Patricia Knightly, also praised her students, saying the whole school body was “very, very pleased” with the results of the Junior Cert this year. “There were some excellent results and we’re very pleased for those students who worked really hard. It’s great to see them rewarded for all their hard work and effort by these results.” “This year we saw quite a few As in Junior Cert higher English, which is brilliant to see. The students were delighted with their results,” principal Knightly added. Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn also congratulated the 59,823 young people who received their results last
week, saying he hoped the results reflected the hard work put into the students’ studies. The president of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI), Sally Maguire, said that teachers across the country were “proud” of their students, and went on to remind students that the Junior Cert provides “invaluable guidance” for the Leaving Cert. “The Junior Cert gives students their first experience of the State exams process and is invaluable in guiding them as they prepare for senior cycle and the Leaving Cert. The Junior Cert is used by students, parents and teachers to gauge interest and aptitude prior to making choices about the Leaving Cert and future career directions.” Students who wish to appeal their results can do so through their school, no later than Friday, September 27.
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funding Fingal groups invited to apply
Grants available for sports clubs FINGAL County Council’s Sports Office is inviting applications for funding under the youth sports small grants scheme, in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council and County Dublin VEC. This scheme is open to community, voluntary
or sporting organisations who work with young people and are based in the Fingal administrative area. Clubs affiliated to an Irish Sports Council recognised national governing body or a recognised disability organisation may apply for this grant.
Clubs may apply for grant aid for equipment purchase and referee or coaching fees. Applications for projects designed to create a positive impact on participation levels and which also demonstrates sustainability within the
club are more likely to gain funding approval. For more details contact Fingal Sports Unit on 01 890 6256 or email pauline.gilsenan@fingalcoco.ie. The deadline for completed applications is 4pm on Friday, October 11.
Charity: Walking for RNLI pictured is Lauren
Deasey at the recent Dublin Bay Lifeboat Walk, Cycle or Sail held in aid of the Howth RNLI and Dun Laoghaire RNLI. Participants from north Dublin set off from the Howth Lifeboat Station and Bull Island Junction on the north of Dublin Bay, and followed along the coast roads to Poolbeg Yacht Club. In total €780 was raised for the RNLI.
bomb incident: Visitors urged to be vigilant
Cemetery is good to visit, says O’Brien
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A LOCAL councillor is asking members of the public not to be discouraged from visiting Fingal Cemetery, following the discovery of a suspect device in the graveyard last week. Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF) said he hopes people from the local community will not be put off visiting the graveyard, despite the incident occurring in the area so recently. “The incident was caused by a small minority and it cannot be tolerated,” he said. “However I would ask the public to be mindful
and remain vigilant and if they were to see anything that looked suspicious, that they would contact the gardai.” The advice comes after the Army Bomb Disposal Team rendered safe a viable improvised explosive device in the graveyard on the Malahide Road last week. A controlled explosion was carried out on the suspect device after its discovery on Tuesday, September 10. “There has been some speculation as to why it was there and it was a shock to read that the device was found, but we’re seeing more and more similar devices across Dublin,” said Cllr
O’Brien. Meanwhile, Cllr O’Brien has been urging Fingal County Council to ensure the standards of Fingal Cemetery are kept up to scratch. He raised the issue at a recent area committee meeting, when he requested the local authority maintain a higher standard of cleanliness within the cemetery grounds. “It’s an ongoing problem and it has come up for discussion a few times over the last few years. People are going to see their loved ones in the cemetery and they see the place hasn’t been maintained,” he told the
Gazette. “Particularly the bunkers used for collecting materials, such as dead flowers. Those bunkers are extremely unsightly and need to be looked at. If it’s windy, that rubbish is blown around the graveyard. There is a lot of work to do,” he said. In response, the council confirmed that a comprehensive plan is currently being drawn up that will address the future development of Fingal Cemetery. The areas under consideration include the general maintenance of the cemetery, boundary treatment, waste disposal and the use of bunkers.
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charity Nine-year-old needs €260k for groundbreaking therapy in US
Fundraising for Robyn Smyth’s cancer treatment natalie burke
COMMUNITIES across north Dublin are pulling together in an effort to raise money to help a nine-year-old girl beat a life-threatening illness. Robyn Smyth has been fighting neuroblastoma cancer since she was first diagnosed at the age of just three. Today, her parents, fam-
ily and friends, are doing their best to raise enough money to bring her to America for treatment that could save her life. After being diagnosed, Robyn went through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery and went into remission in 2009. Unfortunately, on July 9 this year, Robyn’s cancer returned. “The treatment available in this
country for relapse patients is quite limited, but there are groundbreaking trial treatments available abroad. These treatments are very expensive and that’s why the Robyn’s life trust has been set up,” said Marie Burrows, one of the fundraisers at Robyn’s Life Trust. “We are family and friends desperately trying to raise money to
send Robyn abroad for treatment. The treatment will start at $350,000 [€260,000] - this is just an initial deposit, and the cost will rise very, very quickly,” she said. So far, the trust has raised €218,000, with more fundraising events to be held across north Dublin. A white collar fight night will be held on October 18 and a Strictly
Come Dancing event on October 26, both in the Wright Venue. “We desperately need people to organise events, offer prizes for some of our upcoming events or donate their time at some of the bucket collections. Anything anyone can do to help is very much appreciated,” said Marie. See www.robynslife.com.
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Fingal County Council has recently given permission to Malahide United to install a defibrillator at the grounds in Malahide Castle Park
health and safety: good news for football club members
Malahide United set to install new defibrillator natalie burke
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A LOCAL football club is set to see life-saving equipment put in place before the end of the year in a move that has been described as “really good” by local councillor Eoghan O’Brien (FF). Malahide United got the go-ahead recently af ter Fingal County Council granted the football club permission to install a defibrillator at the grounds in Malahide Castle Park, near Malahide Castle Demesne. The club already has a defibrillator in place
at their home ground at Gannon Park in Malahide. Welcoming the news, Cllr O’Brien said the new technology will make a “huge difference” to members in the local club. “They are currently in the process of getting it installed but getting the permission was the first step. It will be a huge thing for health and safety and it’s really good news for the club and all its members,” he said. Speaking to the Gazette, Fiona Murphy, operations and wel-
fare manager at Malahide United Football Club, said that having a defibrillator in place for a sports club is very important. “Especially where large groups are concerned,” she said. “We have a large club with about 1,200 members and we have a lot of teams playing in Malahide Castle Park, as well as a lot of visiting teams. “We have one already in Gannon Park and when we were doing some defibrillator training with some of our managers and coaches, we enquired about the
location of the defibrillator at Malahide Castle Park. “We were surprised to learn that there wasn’t one there,” she said. Malahide United then proceeded to seek permission from the council for the installation of the medical equipment for the Malahide Castle Park grounds. “It’s one of those things that people don’t think about until they need them. But it is peace of mind for the club and the committee to know that we have one there if we need it. There’s also a gym at
Gannon Park which is available for anyone to use so it would be available for someone using the gym if they needed it either.” According to Fiona, a defibrillator costs approximately €1,000 to put in place and onenight training courses are necessary to teach club members how to use the equipment. There are 30 club managers and coaches who are trained to use the equipment at Malahide United. The local football club hope to have the defibrillator installed this year.
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creative Exhibition supports Down Syndrome Dublin
Art group raise over €1,500 for charity natalie burke nburke@gazettegroup.com
A LOCAL art group has raised over €1,500 for a Dublin-based charity, after hosting their annual art exhibition in Malahide earlier this month. The Catherine Lawlor School of Art held their art exhibition on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, marking the 11th year for the group to display their artwork in a local exhibition. The art exhibition took place in Malahide Tennis Club, and all proceeds raised were donated to the Down Syndrome Dublin charity. According to a spokesperson for the
group, the event proved to be a “great success” yet again this year. “The show was great and we had a fantastic turnout over the course of the weekend,” the spokesperson said. “Overall, we sold a total of 33 paintings at the exhibition and we raised over €1,500, which we were delighted to present to Down Syndrome Dublin afterwards.” The exhibition was officially opened by professional and well-known artist Robert Shaw, who is a native of Malahide. According to the spokesperson, the artist was “very impressed” with the standard of art shown by
students at the school, as well as the diversity of subject matter shown by those displaying their art. Also in attendance on the opening night was Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), who appeared as acting mayor of Fingal, as well as two representatives from the Down Syndrome Dublin. Down Syndrome Dublin is a charity affiliated to Down Syndrome Ireland, which aims to enable people with Down Syndrome to live their lives to their fullest and lead an active role in their neighbourhood, community, workplace and school. “Catherine would like to thank all her students for their kind contribu-
tion and a special word of thanks to the members of the committee and the helpers on the day who help make the exhibition a continued success, giving to a different charity every year,” the spokesperson added. The Catherine Lawlor School of Art holds classes on weekdays throughout the year in the Malahide area, and caters for all levels of artists, from beginners to advanced. The classes take place Monday to Friday three times daily. Morning classes take place at 10.30am, afternoon classes at 1.30pm and evening classes at 8pm. The classes take place in Balgrif-
Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), Catherine Lawlor and artist Robert Shaw
fin Hall on the Malahide Road and all classes are open to complete beginners. A new life drawing class will be taking place on
Friday afternoons from September onwards. Saturday workshops are also held at the school, which sees a different local guest artist invited to teach a
class each week. For more information on classes, workshops or artist demonstration days, visit www.dublinartclasses.com.
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Helen Magill, Shari Sparks and Deirdre Bradshaw
The Ross Nugent Foundation’s volunteers Paul McDunphy, Joseph O’Reilly, Sandra Nugent, Rene Gilmartin, Mary O’Reilly, Don Nugent and Emma Nugent
Don, Emma and Sandra Nugent with TV3 presenter Martin King
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charity: OVER €11K RAISED FROM GOLF EVENT
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VER 124 golfers showed their support for The Ross Nugent Foundation, by taking part in the charity’s recent fundraising golf day at Killeen Castle in Dunsany, County Meath. More than €11,000 was raised from the char-
ity’s annual event. The charity was set up by family and friends of Ross Nugent, who passed away from Ewings Sarcoma in 2010 at the age of 18. It has been fundraising to purchase equipment for Beaumont Hospital, where Ross was treated.
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Roz shows off a Christian Dior Jacket dress and Manolo Blahnik shoes
Models Roz Purcell and Sarah Morrissey recently showcased the top designs from the Brown Thomas Autumn Winter 2013 International
Roz in a black Erdem Shier dress and Sarah in a
Designer Collections Fashion Show at the annual ISPCC luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin. Roz wears a Christian Dior Jacket dress
cream Dolce and Gabbana lace dress
and Sarah wears a purple Tom Ford dress. Pictures: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland
ISPCC LUNCHEON: BROWN THOMAS’S NEW COLLECTION
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Roz in an Erdem Berry top while Sarah wears an Erdem black floral dress (above), and, insets. Sarah in a Celine top with Roz wearing Stella’s wool
MC of the luncheon MTV presenter Laura Whitmore sporting a €650 dress by
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Brian Cavanagh (inset) who lost his daughter, Elizabeth, to meningitis and is sharing this first-hand experience of the disease
Awareness Week: New vaccine offers ‘positive news’ on serious illness
Parents urged to gen up on meningitis symptoms laura webb
A bereaved parent is warning the public to be aware of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia during National Meningitis Awareness Week. Dubliner Brian Cavanagh lost his daughter Elizabeth to meningitis and is sharing this first-hand experience of the disease. National Meningitis Awareness Week started on September 16 and continues until 22. Brian is urging people to be more aware of the signs and symptoms of the diseases, that can strike without
warning. According to the Meningitis Research Foundation one in 10 will die and a quarter of survivors will be left with life altering after-effects ranging from deafness and brain damage to loss of limbs. Those most at risk are children under five and students, but the disease can strike at any age. Vaccines have almost eliminated many types of meningitis but the disease still presents a real threat. Brian said: “As a parent of a child who died from this devastating disease, I am reassured by the positive news that
there’s now a vaccine that will help to eradicate meningitis B. “Although too late for Elizabeth, it is wonderful news that we now have a resource to stop this fast-moving disease in its tracks. “At the time Elizabeth died, there was no vaccine that could have prevented her death. But there is hope now and I therefore urge the Government to consider introducing this new vaccine as soon as possible.” Diane McConnell, Ireland manager of Meningitis Research Foundation, adds: “Our recent survey confirmed that
meningitis is the most feared childhood infectious disease by parents and health professionals. “Meningitis Research Foundation is actively campaigning for the swift introduction of the meningitis B vaccine as we know it can prevent death and disability. “But people should still be aware they are not fully protected against all forms of the disease, so knowing the symptoms and acting fast is essential to saving lives.” For more information visit www.meningitis.org.
The original Oktoberfest is set to return to Dublin again this year giving Irish people the chance to experience the authentic Oktoberfest festival. A marquee - representative of that in the Oktoberfest in Munich - and German markets, as well as 24 authentic Oktoberfest barmaids will descend on the city providing some German fun, food and entertainment and authentic Bavarian beer. The traditional German market will take place on George’s Dock at the IFSC in Dublin City Centre from September 19 until October 6 and will feature over 30 German speciality food producers and German traders, who are all travelling to Dublin for the Oktoberfest. Visitors will be introduced to the best of Bavarian food and specialities from sausages, meat, pastries, Kasespatzle (cheese noodles) to mountain cheese and ginger bread hearts. Traditional Bavarian musicians Die Alpenshow will also be playing throughout the 18-day event. See www.oktoberfest-dublin.de.
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Help champion COMMUNITIES across Dublin are asked to make their voices heard by supporting local champions in the 2013 Calor Community Champion initiative. Calor is calling out to people to help find local champions across the county who work each and every day to improve the lives of the people around them. The rural energy solutions provider believes it is time that these people were recognised and celebrated, and has set aside a prize fund of more than €10,000 for the initiative. T V and radio personality Sile Seoige; legendary GAA broadcaster Micheal O Muircheartaigh and Northern
Ireland chef and broadcaster Paula McIntyre, were at the launch to support the cause. To enter and nominate your local Dublin hero, like Calor’s Facebook page; once you become a fan there, you can enter the community champion app. Then give the name of your nominee and contacts details, and in 250 words explain why you think they deserve to win.
go russian to the circus THE Moscow State Circus is coming to Ireland later this month with its latest and most spectacular show to date. Taking place in the
RDS, the Park Gorkogo-themed circus will feature some of the best circus performers and sees a mammoth cast of Russia’s most talented in this field. Circus goers will see award-winning flying trapeze artists and roller skating as well as vertical pole jugglers. A hand balancer will also be thrown into the mix, along with a revolving Russian swing catapulting its 10-strong troupe high into the apex of the tent, while clowns Valik and Valerik will keep the crowd laughing. The circus promises its audiences at the RDS an awe-inspiring show that has been created especially for its first ever
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an unsung hero in your community European tour. The circus will be at the RDS September 26-29. Tickets are priced from €8, and concession prices are available, and children under the age of two go free. For further information, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
wheelie great bicycle news THE National Transport Authority (NTA) has published a fivefold increase in cycle routes for the greater Dublin area. The Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network intends to increase the provision of on-and-off cycle paths from 500km to 2,840km in four of the Dublin local authorities,
including areas in Wicklow, Kildare and Meath. The network has been worked out following a study of the location and condition of existing facilities, while the pattern of current travel routes has also been taken into consideration. The plan can be viewed on the NTA’s website at nationaltransport.ie.
remembering chernobyl AN IRISH charity remembered the children of Chernobyl in recent days when September 11 marked 10,000 days since the world’s worst environmental disaster. The nuclear disaster occurred in 1986 and its aftereffects are still dev-
astating a new generation today. Chernobyl Children International is an Irish charity that was set up to give support and hope to children living in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster. Adi Roche, the charity’s founder and chief executive, said: “10,000 days later, we can once again remember the forgotten children of Chernobyl, who in 1986 saw their world changed in the blink of an eye, leaving a legacy of medical and health problems that continue to impact hugely on future generations.” For further information, see www.chernobylinternational.com.
GAA broadcaster Micheal O Muircheartaigh joining TV personality Sile Seoige to launch the 2013 Calor Community Champion initiative, which will highlight unsung heroes in the community
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Reduce cholesterol to keep your heart happy CAST members from the RTE soap opera Fair City will be taking part in this year’s Happy Heart Walk in Raheny this month. The fundraising walk is an annual event in suppor t of the Irish Heart Foundation, and is the biggest such event in the country. Dubliners from every corner of the county are being called on to take part in the walk this year as a gesture of support for Irish Heart
Month. The Irish Heart Foundation is a national charity which fights against the onset of heart disease and stroke. According to organisers, being physically active at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes, five days a week can keep our hearts healthy. This and other lifestyle advice has been issued by the Irish Heart Foundation to
launch the September Heart Month Fats of Life campaign, which aims to help us all to lower cholesterol, a serious risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Irish Hear t Foundation’s Happy Heart Wa l k s c o - o r d i n a t o r Mary Reynolds said: “ Mo r e t h a n 10 , 0 0 0 people of all ages are expected to take part in our annual 5km Happy Heart Walks on World Heart Day, which is a great active day out
for all the family. Our Dublin walk will be a great day out for the whole family with face painting and goodie bags. Join our 4km Dublin walk or organise one with family or friends and you can do your bit to help us turn 50,000km into €50,000 – just raise €1 for every kilometre you walk! “Money raised will help fund our charity’s lifesaving research, resuscitation and patient support pro-
The Happy Heart Walk will be held this month as part of the Irish Heart Month
grammes nationwide.” T he Raheny walk, starts at the Sybill Hill Road Entrance in St Anne’s Park at 2pm on Sunday September 29, or you can organise your own local 5km
Happy Heart Walk. Those opting to set up their own community walk should register it to receive an organiser pack including: t-shirts, heart balloons, information sheets and more.
Throughout September details of local walks happening across the county will be listed on the Irish Heart Foundation’s website at www.irishheart.ie/happyheartwalks.
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features County Meath: Dunderry Park gets set to host the best in Irish folk music
Folky festival treat to lift the spirits
The line-up for the festival of all festivals, Spirit of Folk, has been announced with the best in Irish folk music taking part. The festival season is not over until folk music gets its day. Ta k i n g p l a c e i n Dunderry Park, County Meath, Spirit of Folk, plays host to the finals of the “feastival’s” first awards competition. T he finalists were chosen after a music battle in Whelan’s Live last month. Nine bands played to a packed house on the night and after much deliberation, the judges named the three acts that will bat-
tle it out on the stage in Dunderry on Saturday, September 21. According to the festival organisers, vibrant young band Moxie from Sligo/Limerick were chosen for their fresh sounds, blending folk, rock and new age bluegrass. The second finalist is Galway singer/songwriter Miriam Donohue who is making a name for herself with her engaging blend of acoustic folk pop. And the line-up is completed by Wicklow band, The Cujo Family, well known on the music scene for their explosive live perform-
ances. Other acts confirmed to play on the day include alternative Irish folk group Bunoscionn and Dublin duo Lynched. In a bid to celebrate all things traditional, the Spirit of Folk Festival will also include an eclectic array of folky activities. Visitors can try out some archery and listen to storytelling in a candle lit cairn - headlined by the famous seanachi Eddie Lenihan. There will also be mind, body, spirit workshops, bushcraft, bat walks and experimental archaeology. There will
be plenty for children too - with clow ning workshops, imagination gym and puppet making. The festival will run late into the night with a three-course Folky Feast and a very special programme, run by performance venue The Hall of Heroes with murder mystery games, magician shows and late night DJs. Dunderry Park is situated on 25 acres of lake and woodlands around the original Georgian house and is where “feastival” goers will be able to listen to the folk finalists play their finest sounds.
The Spirit of Folk festival will take place in Dunderry Park, County Meath
Once it is dark, the makeshift community will gather by the cairn for a ceremonial burning of their mighty phoenix sculpture with
the fires glowing right through the night. For more details on the feastival and a full line-up list visit www. spiritoffolk.com or
email hello@spiritoffolk.com. Day tickets are €50 including a three-course folky feast or €40 without the feast.
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High flyers with high standards THREE businesses based at Dublin Airport have been nominated for a top prize at this year’s National Q Mark Awards, it was announced earlier this week. The Airside businesses bidding to land the top prize include the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), HMSHost and The Harvest Market. The nominees were announced by Irene Collins, managing direc-
tor of Excellence Ireland Quality Association, who said the three businesses have exceeded the normal standards and have set the standard that all other organisations should be aiming for. Excellence
“These nominations recognise that DAA is operating at the highest standard of quality and excellence and that HMSHost and Harvest
Market are operating at the highest standards of Hygiene and Food Safety,” she said. EIQA – the guardians of the Q Mark – audit all types of businesses and only award the coveted Q Mark to those operating at standards above the current legislative requirements and that have the consumer’s best interests in mind. The DA A provides services in airport man-
agement, operation and development, domestic and international airport retail management and airport investment. It has delivered a €2 billion investment programme at Dublin Airport which has seen the completion of Terminal 2 and significant additional improvements. Piere Lavazza, Irish Meadows, Java Republic and Puro Gusto are part of HMSHost’s food and beverage offering at
Dublin Airport Authority’s Mary Coveney, Emma Murtagh, Adam Heffernan, Martin Roper of Q Mark, Caoilfhionn Nic Connara, Deirdre Delaney and Liz Kavanagh
Dublin Airport. T hey are industr y leaders at creating innovative dining experiences for the travelling public, and the business employs 200 people in Ireland. T he Har vest Mar-
ket, part of HMSHost, offers customers a wide range of meals including Irish breakfasts and hot lunches. Located in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport, they provide an attractive and unique dining experience for
travelling customers. The teams from Dublin Airport will go headto-head with the best Irish businesses of 2013 at the Q Mark awards ceremony at Dublin’s Burlington Hotel on September 27.
Bride &Groom From fashion to honeymoons and gifts to cakes, let The Gazette help you plan that special day with our guide to all things wedding
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Most people still want their wedding day to be the best day of their life and here at The Gazette, we want to help you make your dream wedding come true. The following pages of this special wedding supplement will deal with all the practical matters associated with your big day. But for now to take the stress away from all of those preparations, let’s look at some strange wedding facts and customs from around the world. An abundance of superstitions surround wedding clothes, jewellery and flowers. Carrying a bridal bouquet comes from an early Roman tradition involving herbs like rosemary which were said to ward off evil spirits. The tradition of flower girls throwing flower petals in the bride’s path is a symbolic act meant to lead her to a sweet and plentiful future. In ancient times, the bride’s veil symbolised her youth and virginity while also hiding her face from jealous spirits or the Evil Eye. The reason wedding rings are placed on the third finger of the left hand is because ancient Egyptians believed the vein in that hand (called the vein of love by the Romans) ran directly to the heart. Food plays a ver y important part in the whole wedding experience today as it did in
times gone by, but for slightly different reasons. A wedding cake was held to be a symbol of good luck and fertility and has been a part of wedding celebrations since Roman times. Back then, a small bun representing fertility was broken over the bride’s head at the end of the marriage ceremony and during the middle ages, the custom was for the bride and groom to kiss over small cakes. Nearly all cultures today and in the past sprinkle the wedding couple with symbolic food: the French throw wheat, Sicilians throw bread and salt, and the English throw pieces of cake. Throwing rice at weddings was to encourage fertility, prosperity, and bounty, but nowadays the rice has been replaced by confetti as many modern churches and wedding locations discourage rice throwing because rice can be fatal for birds who eat it. Many of the customs associated with weddings that persist have lost their original meanings. A bride is carried over the threshold either to symbolise her reluctance to leave her father’s home or because evil spirits hovered over the threshold of a house and lifting her over them protected her. In old Ireland, a hen about to lay an egg was tied to the wedding bed to guarantee fertility. The existing superstition that the bridegroom must not see his
bride before the wedding comes from a time when marriages were arranged and the groom only saw the bride for the first time at the wedding ceremony. If he saw her in advance there was a chance he might bolt. Nuptial phrases such as “tying the knot” also survive to this day. The phrase came from an ancient Babylonian custom in which threads from the clothes of both the bride and groom were tied together in a knot to
symbolise their union. F i n a l l y, t h e m o s t famous wedding phrase of all: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” sy mbolises continuity, optimism for the future, borrowed happiness, fidelity and wealth respectively. So, as you set off on your own magical wedding day, remember what a wealth of symbolism you are inheriting.
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Choosing your wedding flowers is a very personal thing but it can be very daunting for the average couple. There are so many flowers to choose from, so how do you decide what to go for: Lilies, traditional roses or something a bit more risqué? To take all the hassle out of choosing, consult with a real expert and Dun Laoghaire based, award winning florist, Mary O’Gara has years of experience. To find out more about TheWeddingFlorist.ie, located at 212 Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Dun Laoghaire, contact Mary O’Gara on 01 280 0122.
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Choosing a venue for the happiest day of your life is one of the most important decisions you will make. There are so many different hotel venues to suit all tastes nowadays, offering great deals in some of the most sumptuous hotels and resorts in Dublin and its surroundings. One such place is Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa based in Meath. This hotel presents the happy couple with an ideal getaway that is near enough to Dublin, while still in the lush heartland of the countryside. Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa has acres
of stunning landscaped grounds and a sweeping tree-lined avenue leading up to the historic architecture of the hotel, all of which seem tailor made to adorn a gorgeous wedding album. Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa is hosting a wedding fair on Sunday, October 20 from 1pm to 5pm with a Mr and Mrs quiz included and a €1,000 discount offer off the cost of your wedding when you book on the day. For more information, you can contact the hotel on 01 8013500 or events@ dunboynecastlehotel. com. Another venue in Meath is the Trim Castle Hotel which is set over-
looking Trim Castle and the rolling lawns of St Patrick’s Church. The hotel is holding a wedding fair on Sunday, September15 from 2pm to5pm. The hotel possesses both the Old World charisma of the Anglo-Norman castle, and the contemporary standards of great food and stunning modern decor. It also has a beautiful rooftop garden from which guests can admire the impressive castle. Trim Castle Hotel is now offering an all inclusive package on key dates from 2014 to 2016 for €55 per person. If you would like to learn more about Trim Castle as a wedding venue,
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venue is a perfect match for you you can contact their wedding co-ordinators on 046 9483000 or email info@ trimcastlehotel.com. For those wishing to be beside the sea on their big day, The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire is the ideal venue. The hotel has a long history of hosting weddings and civil ceremonies and is set on four acres of garden with direct access to Dun Laoghaire promenade and pier. There are 15 suites to choose from at The Royal Marine Hotel, as well as a large banqueting hall and a sweeping, romantic Victorian staircase. The Royal Marine Hotel hold their wedding fayre on Sunday, September 29 from 2pm until
5pm in the hotel’s Carlisle banqueting suite. Sample dishes and house wine will be on display with the hotel’s chefs and food and beverage managers on hand to answer any of the bride and groom’s questions. If you have any inquiries, you can contact wedding planner Gina on 01 271 2512 or email events@ royalmarine.ie. Another stylish harbour venue for your wedding is Wrights Findlater in Howth. This is a unique boutique wedding destination ideally located in the picturesque village of Howth. It offers a blend of simplicity and elegance with breathtaking coastal views for your special
day. Wrights Findlater has three floors and guests can be greeted in the ground floor bar which has a decor of cool blues and rich wood paneling. The first floor holds the dining area with capacity for 80 guests which lends an intimate atmosphere throughout the wedding meal. After-dinner entertainment is on the third floor Sky Bar and Roof Terrace. Wrights Findlater in Howth are hosting their first wedding fair on Sunday, October 13 and you can find out more by emailing wedding coordinator Suzanne at info@ findlater.ie. Next month, Bewley’s
The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire
Wrights Findlater in Howth
Hotel Dublin Airport are hosting their wedding fair in the elegant Baskin Suite in the hotel. Visitors to the fair will get a chance to view the Baskin Suite as it would appear on their wedding day. The fair promises to be a one-stop for all bridesand grooms-to-be. On
The Baskin Suite caters for up to 250 guests and is a bright and elegant ballroom to complement any wedding reception. Wedding packages range from €30 per guest and go up to the all-inclusive wedding packages which start at €69 per guest. Bewley’s Hotel Dublin
hand will be a wide variety of local photographers, car hire, wedding cakes, florists and stationery and much more. Bewley’s dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be available to answer any questions you may have about hosting your special day in the hotel’s Baskin Suite.
Airport wedding fair is on May 12, from 1pm to 5pm. Admission is free and there will be glasses of bubbly, tea, coffee and treats for everyone attending. For more information, you can contact 01 8711000 or email cb.dublinairport@bewleyshotels.com.
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If you are looking for gift ideas for an upcoming wedding, the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre gift card can be spent in over 180 stores in the popular shopping complex. The gift card is a great idea for any bride and groom, as it allows them to pick out their own gifts rather than smile politely while accepting yet another toaster. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre’s clothes stores include some of the most stylish such as BT2, and French Connection, Top Shop, Zara and River Island. Debenhams in the centre is the number one choice for wedding gifts, as it has a great range of beautiful designer pieces sure to appeal to any
taste. Contemporary designers for Debenhams’ gifts are John Rocha, Betty Jackson and Jasper Conran. For technology-loving couples out there the shopping centre’s retail parks have computer outlets such as Curry’s and PC World. The more practical home-making couple can stock up on all their DIY necessities in Woodie’s and DFS with their gift card. While shopping, the newlyweds can take a break and enjoy a spot of lunch in Nando’s, Milano or any of the over 25 restaurants in the complex which is open seven days a week. You can purchase a Blanchardstown gift card by going online at blanchardstowncentre.ie
Aynsley 16pce dinner set from Tierney’s Gift Shop
Picture frame from Tierney’s Gift Shop
Gift shop, Tierney’s is also in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, as well as other locations like the Stephen’s Green Centre, the Ilac Centre and on George’s Street in Dun Laoghaire. Ideal wedding gifts at the store range from €25 to €250 and include cutlery sets, mirrors, crystal and glassware and lots more. Tierney’s Gift Shops also have a wedding list facility for couples to sign onto. The first step in registering your wedding list is to make an appointment with a personal consultant at Tierney’s by phoning (01) 2801417. Once you are happy with your selection, s taff will make the list
John Rocha Ori Carafe, Debenhams €210
John Rocha Rian Wine Pair, Debenhams €115
of items available for your guests to view. They will then be able to make purchases online, by phone or in person. Quality brands include Newbridge Silver, Vera Wang, Waterford Crystal, Galway Crystal, Killarney Crystal, Willow Tree, Genesis and Belleek China. Many of their gifts can be personalised too with special messages to remember their special day. They also offer a free gift wrapping service and a nationwide and international delivery service. For more information on Tierney’s gift ideas, you can go to www.tierneysgifts.com.
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Celebrate a new beginning with a dream honeymoon hotels, you could avail of a number of offers such as free room upgrades, free spa treatments, free dinner on the beach and their special Honeymoon package, which involves all manner of delights like breakfast in bed, fruit, wine and more. Keeping with Mexico, you and your loved one could spend 10 nights in the five-star Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun. This honeymoon, which is all-inclusive, features a stay in a Club Deluxe Tropical View Room and starts at €2,124 per person. You will leave Dublin on February 10 next year and are entitled to the hotel’s Eternity Honeymoon package which includes resort coupons to the value of $400 (€300). For those who would like to try something really unusual, why not think about Dominican Republic? A nine-night stay in the five-star Now
Larimar Punta Cana starts at €1,499 per perTHE choice of honeyson in November and moon these days has includes a free romantic never been more varied dinner on the beach. or exotic with trips to All of these offers must very unusual destinabe booked by September tions such as Cambodia 21, 2013 or from Sepand cruises to several tember 28 until October countries on a fabulous 12 for travel before Sepliner on offer. tember 6, 2014. Travelmood is curIf you would like more rently offering a selecinformation on hontion of dream honeyeymoons in Mexico or moons with prices to Dominican Republic, suit all budgets. visit www.travelmood. For those looking for ie. a truly tropical honeyIf you would like to moon, Mexico is fast begin your married life becoming a popular with a leisurely cruise, choice. You can spend there are several on seven nights in the offer from Thomas Cook Tulum Resort and Spa, for 2015. a five-star, all-inclusive This year sees the affair in a deluxe garden launch of a brand new view room from €1,239 range of world cruise per person. The price packages available to includes return flights Irish customers with a from Dublin on Decemselection of 100 and 110 ber 2, a guaranteed night voyages starting at room upgrade and 50% €12,159 per person. discount on spa treatThe Queen Victoria ments. will set sail through the If you book with Travwaters of the Pacific elmood this September on a 103-night voyage at selected exploring the exotic east, stopping at Thailand, Samoa and Australia with prices starting at €13,729 per person. A 105-night voyage on the Aurora will take you on a South American and Pacific Adventure cruise taking in 30 destinations in 15 countries from €12,159 per person. Thomas Cook cruise prices are based on the cruise Have some fun on the colourful tropical island of Barbados only, with two per BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN
sons sharing an interior stateroom. Flights and transfers can be arranged separately. For more information on cruises, you can go to www.thomascookcruise.ie. For those preferring to stay on terra firma, Thomas Cook’s spring deals in the Caribbean could be the icing on the cake for any newlywed couple. Leaving on January 13, 2014, newlyweds visiting Barbados can sample the rum at a local distillery and swim with the turtles during their honeymoon in the tranquil three-star Sunbay Hotel in Christchurch from €1,197 per person for 10 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. If Jamaica is more your thing, a 10-night stay at the four-star Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ochos Rios starts at €1,492 (all inclusive) is also available as part of Thomas Cook’s spring deals. Available until March 31 next year, Gohop. ie has a Golden California self-drive tour for couples looking for an adventurous honeymoon from €1,269. You would start off in San Francisco, then visit Las Vegas, Malibu and San Diego en route to Los Angeles. The price of the Golden California tour includes return flights from Dublin to San Francisco, accommodation and a compact, two-
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Visit the four-star Jamaica Grande Resort in Ochos Rios or set sail with Thomas Cruise (right) on a leisurely cruise to exotic locations such as the South Pacific
door car for 12 days. This is the perfect honeymoon for couples on the go, as it involves a cycle along San Francisco’s world famous Golden Gate Bridge, a drive through California’s central coast on Highway 1, a stroll d ow n H o l l y wo o d ’s
Walk of Fame at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and a 24-hour stay in Las Vegas. Gohop.ie is also offering Cambodia as a 13-night honeymoon destination for €1,020 per person. This honeymoon is for those with an exploratory nature as
it involves a journey to the heart of Cambodia where you will discover the culture, people, landscape and cuisine that make this South East Asian country so richly distinctive. You can go to www. gohop.ie for more information.
UNUSUAL alternatives to the traditional fruit, marzipan and icing wedding cake of old have been popular at weddings for quite a while now. Now an exciting, new company called Swe e t i d e a s . i e h a s taken a step further by making a range of sweet trees made of your favourite childhood treats. It’s a fun and nostalgic way of reliving your childhood on your wedding day. T h e c o m p a ny i s offering chocolate trees, lollipop, Ferrero Rocher, Haribo, jelly and Chupa Chup trees and many more spe-
cially made up of your favourite sweet treats. T h e c o m p a ny i s offering our readers a 10% discount on your sweet order if you mention The Gazette and will be running a competition on Facebook to win a sweet wedding package, at www.facebook.com/ sweetideas.ie.
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Monsoon Anastasia dress €265
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Knight and Day crystal and pearl earrings, Carraig Donn, €29.95
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Oxfam: Forever Young brocade gown €300, oval earrings €2, and bracelet €30, by Aine Killeen
Finding the perfect wedding dress can sometimes be a daunting and stressful experience for brides, but when you finally find “the one” that experience is quickly washed away with tears of happiness. Once the appointments have been booked, it’s on to trying on some dresses. The one piece of advice you will hear from all the bridal dress stockists is that trying on a variety of dresses is key to finding the perfect dress.
Sometimes the dress a bride has in mind can change when they try on other styles; so try as many styles as you can to know exactly what suits your shape. Look at stores you might not usually think to look in, such as Oxfam Ireland which has a great selection of bridal-wear. To help brides get a sense of what’s out there The Gazette has found some amazing Dress, Monsoon wedding dresses €230 for brides to consider this season.
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Ray Yeates (inset), Dublin City Council arts officer and director of Culture Night 2013, says this year’s night will showcase some great entertainment for everyone and facilitate a “conversation” between citizens and the city, courtesy of its many cultural gems
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THE seventh annual Culture Night takes place on September 20 and is set to be the biggest and best yet, according to Ray Yeates, the event’s director and Dublin City Council arts officer. What started off as a “very Dublin” affair – with the capital’s institutions, galleries and museums opening their doors to the public free of charge for one night only – has turned into a national phenomenon, with 11,000 events lined up this year. Yeates spoke to The Gazette about how the festival began and what we can look forward to this year. He said: “It started off as an idea born in Temple Bar by the Temple Bar Cultural Trust, and it was a localised thing to that
area. Similar nights had been staged in France and Belgium, and it was decided to try it in Dublin, too. “Nowadays, it’s a national event, and each town and area devises its own programme of events around the country. “Culture Night is really growing and there is much more momentum to it these days. “But really I think what is special about it is not the individual events, but the overall experience,” he said. “Suddenly, the whole of Dublin is opened up at night and places that are not normally accessible to the public – like the Masonic Hall – are freely available to step inside. “Other venues which may only be open during the day also open at night – such as City Hall – and this allows the
visitor to experience a different side of Dublin and gets them to stop and appreciate the city more. “One of the biggest highlights is taking place in Temple Bar. RTE has really become strongly involved in this year’s Culture Night, and is broadcasting its Arena arts programme live from Meeting House Square, with broadcaster Sean Rocks. “Another highlight is that we commissioned an anthem for Culture Night from contemporary composer, Stephen Gardner, which the RTE concert orchestra will play. “As well as that, there will be all kinds of mad stuff going on! Dublin Bus has a programme whereby musicians and storytellers will be on the buses entertaining commuters,” said Yeates.
“As far as other cultural events go, the galleries in Temple Bar will be running seven tours through 30 different institutions around the city. AIB will open its own art collection to the public in Ballsbridge, which should be interesting. “The main thing about the night is that all the events are free – that’s very important to people, nowadays. Culture Night creates a kind of conversation between the city and its people, from the Abbey Theatre over to Dublin Castle,” he said. Culture Night is given €300,000 by the Government for nationwide events and Dublin City Council, the Temple Bar Cultural Trust and the individual venues participating also contribute enough to match that figure again, said Yeates.
THE Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Ruby, a three-and-a-halfyear-old Pitbull cross. Ruby came to Dogs Trust with her puppies and they have all since been re-homed, so we would really love to find Ruby her own home now. She just adores people and being cuddled, kissed and rubbed are among her favourite things. Ruby also loves the company of other dogs and indulging in a bit of “rough and tumble”! If you think you could give Ruby a perfect home, please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and directions can be found on www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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Autumn winter collections have arrived at Blanchardstown Centre and they are ready to celebrate the new season in style. The popular shopping destination is hosting, Style Generation, a two-day fashion extravaganza featuring all the latest looks for men, women and kids – all conveniently available under the one roof at Blanchardstown Centre. The event, which runs September 28 to 29, is loaded with fun fashion shows for the whole family and is being hosted by the centre’s very own style expert Shirley Lane. Shows run at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm e a c h d ay f e a t u ring looks for all ages, shapes and sizes from
favourite brands such exciting. We’re seeing Inglot and Peter Mark, as BT2, Debenhams, lots of colour which is BT2 Occasion wear, M&S, Penney’s, H&M, great, plenty of different Sweet Jeans with Jules A-wear, Dunnes Stores, textures, from leather to Fallon - how to find the Name It, River Island, tweed, patterns, plaid, perfect pair of jeans - and Warehouse and more. animal print – we will our host Shirley Lane will C o m m e n t i n g o n have it all. be showing you how to what the audience can “Following each show dress for your shape. look forward to, mar“We will have keting executive at plenty of Blanchardstown spot Centre Ciara Daly said: Our audiTo celebrate Style Generation at Blanchardstown ence can Centre, we are giving one lucky lady the chance expect to win a complete makeover from top to toe with Shirley Lane including a shopping spree worth €500, f o u r a complete new hair makeover from Peter Mark amazing and a beauty makeover from Inglot. To enter, email s h ow s cdaly@blanchardstowncentre with a recent pic and e a c h d ay a short note on why you would love to win. Closing featuring date for entries is Sunday 22nd September. looks from Terms & conditions apply. B l a n c h a r d s t ow n prizes Centre for women, men and Peter and kids, hosted by our we will Mark will be offering ver y personal stylist have style and beauty 25% off all colour with Shirley Lane. masterclasses where our their Colour Carnival “We want to show- audience can take away event too,” Ciara said. case how all generations real tips that they can The style and beauty can wear this season’s incorporate into their masterclasses will allow trends, and wear them own styles. audience members to really well. Autumn/ “Masterclasses will meet the experts from winter 2013 is ver y include beauty from Inglot and Peter Mark
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who will show how to get the look fresh from the catwalks. BT2 wants to show how to dress for every occasion and personal stylist Shirley Lane wants to teach people all of the best tips to get you looking your best for autumn/winter. Get the VIP treatment with a complimentary beauty treatment, with over 20 beauty stations out on the mall ready to give free advice. If that’s not enough there
will be loads of fantastic spot prizes so dress to impress. Style Generation @ Blanchardstown is the must visit event this year to get the inside track on how to look fabulous for autumn/ winter 2013. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest event updates and competitions #style #blanchcentre or visit our brand new website www.blanchardstowncentre.com.
“We will have plenty of spot prizes and Peter Mark will be offering 25% off all colour with their Colour Carnival event too” Ciara Daly, marketing executive at Blanchardstown Centre
Style expert Shirley Lane who will host the event at Blanchardstown Centre
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people: father and son hold court at book festival
From Beckett to cake, McCanns hold court Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
THE Pavilion Theatre played host to Colum McCann’s informal discussion with his father, Sean, on September 7 as part of the DLR Mountains to Sea festival. The elder McCann took to the stage with consummate ease, wear-
ing a rose he had grown himself. In a wheelchair and accompanied by his son and interviewer Sinead Gleeson, Sean launched into a litany of reminiscence about The Irish Press, where he was features and literary editor, and his own writing on footballer George Good.
Colum egged his father on as a kind of aide memoire, and one such memory involved his grandmother who cleaned house for the Becketts in Foxrock. “What did your mother call [Samuel] Beckett?” asked Colum, to which the old man smiled wryly and said: “A little snot!”
Colum laughed and told the audience this was not tr ue about Beckett, to which Sean quipped: “Well, we don’t know ...” The dynamic between father and son was charming to witness and the ease of exchange between them was like any other affectionate filial relationship. It offered the audience a rare glimpse into Colum’s private world and how his early life had shaped him. Colum had many sto-
Writers Colum McCann in conversation with his father, Sean, at the Pavilion Theatre
ries of his childhood and how his father had influenced his decision to become a writer. His childhood, he told a packed auditorium, was disappointingly happy, which gives a writer nothing to write about!
Instead, filled with Beatnik dreams of Kerouac’s tale, On the Road, Colum headed off to America as a very young man and travelled around on his bicycle – even making it all the way to Canada.
His early romance with America continues to this day, and he has made his home in New York. In the week of the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Colum recounted that fateful day in New York. Walking by a restaurant, Colum saw a woman through the window with a piece of chocolate cake in front of her. In the midst of all the chaos around her, Colum watched her deliberate for ages, before finally putting her fork into the cake and eating it. He told the audience he was very happy she had decided to eat it, because it represented life going on. Colum McCann’s latest novel, Transatlantic, is on sale now in all good book shops.
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tech: handset gets an expensive makeover with some fancy features
Apple ring in phone changes ANOTHER week, and another redesigned iPhone to get to grips with – at least, that’s how it feels with each new iteration of the popular phone. Correction – two new iterations, as Apple have just rolled out the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. While consumers have become used to Apple announcing updated products every year or so, the stakes have been upped dramatically in the past 18 months as arch rivals Samsung have grabbed a greater than expected share of the mobile market. As such, analysts were
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keenly awaiting the next iPhone to be unveiled, with expectations all round that a cheap iPhone would emerge to target the lucrative Chinese market. Wrong. Instead, Apple revealed two upgraded iPhone models – the 5C and the 5S, both of which boast a premium price, to boot. Ditching the high-fa-
lutin’ tech specs, suffice it to say that both 5s boast significantly souped-up power, a boost to the camera’s pixels, longer battery life, and a number of other bells and whistles. As for the 5C, a supertough coloured plastic casing differentiates it particularly well from the 5S, which – and of most note – has added a fingerprint sensor to access data, store passwords, and so on. Such innovations don’t come cheap, folks – at the time of writing, the cheapest model is expected to cost at least €600 when it goes on sale in Ireland later this season ...
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STICKING with Apple, its latest operating system update – IOS7 – is available right now, for those who haven’t checked on upgrades in a while. Apple’s design guru Jonathan Ive was a key figure for many of the features for the new OS for the iPhone and iPad, with core apps getting a subtle redesign in line with new colours, fonts, and floating elements to modernise the OS. Off you go to upgrade and check for yourself ...
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OUT&ABOUT
MUSIC
The current line-up of Nine Inch Nails: Josh Eustis, Ilan Rubin, Trent Reznor, Alessandro Cortini and Robin Finck
REVIEW: TRENT REZNOR BRINGS HIS BEST
No hesitation as NIN return to hit the mark ROB HEIGH
ENDURANCE is something that you hope for from your musical idols. W here some burn bright and burn out, some blast with their initial intensity before delivering a set of everdiminishing returns — testing your patience and your fandom until you just have to step away. Occasionally, one will return from the wilderness and blow everything away, as if they had never left. And so it is with the return to the live and recorded arena by Nine Inch Nails, music’s most ambitious one-man technological assault on rock. The seismic arrival on the industrial scene of Nine Inch Nails back in 1988 had results that rippled throughout the Nineties and Noughties, as well as deliver-
ing some of the most intense, and intensely rewarding, live shows of those decades. Each iteration of the band and its sound over the years was matched by a hugely imaginative and innovative live show, ending (for the time being) with the astonishing Lights In The Sky tour in 2008. Reznor retired the band in 2009, saying he wanted it to disappear for a while, but that was not to say that he stopped working. An Oscar, acclaimed movie soundtracks and a remarkable side project, How To Destroy Angels, have kept Reznor in the spotlight, and now the time has come to return NIN to centre stage. The better part of the opening half of new album Hesitation Marks has been road-tested and will be familiar to fans who have seen any
of the band’s frankly astonishing live festival performances in recent months. Taking inspiration from Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense tour, the drama and power of the 2013 vintage NIN is written large on the stage’s screens and in the impressive staging of a fan’s dream setlist.
Apparent Apparent from the new songs is that Reznor has lost none of his way around a great tune in the three years “off”. If anything, there is almost a more conventional edge to several of the songs here, most notably on Everything, a three-minute wonder that sits perfectly within their catalogue, in spite of its pop feel. Or maybe it is that the rest of music and cuttingedge electronica have finally started catching
up with Reznor’s imagination. Everything that NIN were and are so treasured for, however — their anger and their energy, their angst and darkness — are never far from the surface. Copy Of A displays all of the pristine electronic edges and shadows present on Downward Spiral, while Came Back Haunted’s massive synths and distortiondriven guitars rumble with a thrilling velocity. Immersed in the sleek electronic beats and menacing tonescapes is the essential humanity and expression that have, and always will, m a ke N I N b e l ove d and essential, the emotion behind the chrome the connection to the worlds that Reznor creates. It is hard art for a digital age, with no hesitation or limitation.
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Plough into the new 308’s features This Octavia is longer, wider and lighter and contains a whole series of firsts for Skoda models
SKODA: AS COMPLETE A CAR AS YOU ARE LIKELY TO EVER NEED
New Octavia builds on its previous success
CORMAC CURTIS
THE redesigned and much-improved Skoda Octavia impressed customers and critics alike when it was released earlier this year. Already a firm favourite with motorists who knew a thing or two about great value for money with bullet-proof build quality, a new and improved model was a much-anticipated prospect. And even though the 1.6 tdi version lived up to my expectations a few months back – it is the 2-litre tdi with the automatic DSG gearbox that just left me grinning earto-ear. The Octavia deserves a model in this spec, it just feels as though it is as complete a car as you
are likely to ever need. It’s the most expensive model in the Octavia range, this 150bhp beauty will cost you a shade over €30,000, but for that you get every possible feature in the catalogue. Before we get bogged down in details, just think about the drive. And not just in terms of bhp and torque – it’s how this energy is controlled is what really impresses. The DSG gearbox uses a double clutch mechanism for smoother and more efficient power delivery, and it doesn’t disappoint, giving genuinely unexpected acceleration and seriously muscular grunt as it moves through the six gears. As with most automatic gearboxes, this one
includes the triptronic option for those with control issues. This Octavia is longer, wider and lighter and contains a whole series of firsts for Skoda models. The Octavia impresses with unrivalled cabin and luggage capacity, innovative 5* NCAP safety, modern new comfort features, low fuel consumption and a new range of touch screen audio and navigation systems. The new Octavia has grown significantly in length and width, the new model is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the outgoing Octavia. The wheelbase has grown by 108mm enabling the Octavia break the mould for spaciousness in its model seg-
ment with interior length (1,782mm), more knee room (73mm) and more headroom at the back (980mm) as well as best in class boot volume of 590 litres. The new Octavia is powered by the latest low emission TSI petrol engines as well as common rail diesel engines with stop start technology for excellent fuel economy. Despite the physical increase in size and room, the new Octavia has in fact shed up to 100kg in weight compared to its predecessor. Less weight equates to better fuel economy and the new Octavia in its 2.0-TDI version consumes only 4.1 litres for every 100km travelled. That is a seriously
good number, and only .3 of a litre more than the 1.6 tdi variant. There’s a lot to list out, but some of the equipment that comes as standard in the Octavia includes a three-year warranty, door mirrors that are electrically adjustable and heated, tinted windows, ESC (electronic stability control), front fog lights, remote central locking, front and rear electric windows, height adjustable front seats as well as lumbar supports for the front seats. Skoda really know how to make good cars, and the Octavia is going to give owners of the flagship model, the Superb, a real headache when it comes time to trade in, it’s that good.
THE award-winning Peugeot passenger car and LCV range will be showcased at the 2013 National Ploughing Championships from September 24-26 in Co Laois. The event will include the newly-launched Peugeot 2008 compact crossover and a guest appearance from the all-new Peugeot 308 hatchback, with a special arrival from France for one week only ahead of its launch. With appearances confirmed from Peugeot brand ambassadors George Hook, Amanda Brunker and rally-ace Craig Breen, 14 vehicles will be displayed, including Peugeot’s Irish Car of the Year winners. Peugeot’s Partner, Expert and Boxer light commercials will also be on show. The newly-launched Peugeot 2008 compact crossover will take pride of place on the Peugeot stand beside the ultra-modern new Peugeot 308 hatchback. With a strong focus on design, driving experience, efficiency and quality, the refined new Peugeot 308 is a class-leader in terms of performance, says Peugeot, and boasts the largest boot in the segment. Visitors to the stand will experience the new Peugeot 308 iCockpit interior for themselves, which houses a touchscreen control pad and heads-up instrument display panel. The Peugeot 308 is being launched across Europe from mid-September and will reach showrooms in Ireland this December, ahead of going on sale next January. The line-up will also include the Peugeot 208 R2 rally car, currently being trialled in this year’s Irish National Tarmac Championships by Tipperary man Andrew Slattery, following his recent third-in-class win in Galway. Limited to just 50 customers, Golden Tickets worth €1,000 will be made available to customers who visit the Peugeot stand and register a new Peugeot 508 at any Peugeot Dealer across the country during October 1-31. Full details can be requested from a member of the sales team on the ploughing stand. Gowan Distributors Ltd and the new Peugeot range can be found at stand number 518, row A1, Block 3 at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
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IRELAND: THE WORLD MAY NOT BE YOUR OYSTER, BUT GALWAY CAN BE
Enjoy the best of Hong Kong fare in Ashbourne NATALIE BURKE
THIS October, Eatzen in Ashbourne – a popular hotspot for foodie fans and many Irish celebrities – will be hosting an award-winning Gourmet Master Chef for just two weeks. Wing Kuen Chan, an authentic Thai chef who last year won the Hong Kong Gourmet Master Chef competition, and who has appeared on many TV shows and cookery magazines in Hong Kong, will be in town to prepare a unique menu of awardwinning Asian cuisine. Eatzen, a restaurant previously described as being “the best Asian restaurant in Ireland”, will host the event from Sunday, October 13 to Wednesday, October 16. The special three-course menu, which includes a glass of wine suited to the menu, will cost just €28. To reserve a table at Eatzen for Kuen’s limited edition menu, contact 01 835 2110, or book online at www.eatzen.ie.
Deirdre Feeney and Michael Kelly, of Kelly’s Oysters, don’t need much mussels to bring ashore oysters ahead of this year’s Galway Oyster Festival. Locals are unlikely to clam up about the popular annual festival, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors
Tuck into a foodie fest NATALIE BURKE
HAVING attracted more than 22,000 visitors last year, the Galway Oyster Festival is one of Ireland’s most internationally recognised food festivals and is set to take place once again in the heart of Galway City later this month. As the world’s longestrunning oyster festival – originally created by Galway city hotelier Brian Collins – the Galway Oyster Festival has become a must-see event and features on “bucket lists” across the globe. The festival takes place on the last weekend in September, from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, September 29, and over the past 59 years, has already welcomed more than half a million visitors, who have savoured more than three million oysters. The three-day festival features a host of entertainment, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway for fam-
ilies, couples and foodies. Whether it’s a seafood trail, a foodie talk or a tasting event, there’s something that’s bound to suit all tastes. A carnival of masked revellers, led by a lively band, will wind through Galway’s medieval streets on Saturday, September 28 during the highly anticipated gala Mardi Gras-style Masquerade event. Taking in three venues, guests will indulge in a different course of delicious Galway seafood in each venue while being entertained by live performances til the wee hours. This year’s edition is also serving up a Tribal Oyster Feast-Off – an oyster eating contest especially held for The Gathering. On Sunday, September 29, visitors sharing a name or link with the 14 families who led Galway, the City of the Tribes, in medieval days are invited to battle it out. Invitations are extended to anyone linked in
name or to a descendant of Athy, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, D’Arcy, Deane, Ffont, Ffrench, Joyce, Kirwan, Lynch, Martin, Morris or Skerritt. If you think you have what it takes and are eligible to enter this special new competition, email info@galwayoysterfest. com. In addition to the family-orientated activities, live music, cooking demonstrations and a food village, the real highlight of the weekend is the renowned World Oyster Opening Championships, or Oyster Olympics, where Galway welcomes oyster eating champions from 25 different countries who will compete for the ultimate crown of the 2013 competition. Stopping over in the city is easy during the festival weekend, with a selection of city-based hotels offering special festival packages. The five-star Philip Treacy-designed g Hotel is offering guests a twonight stay, on Saturday
September 28 and Sunday, September 29, with breakfast each morning and tickets to the World Oyster Championship from €215pps. Alternatively, festivalgoers can stay at the four-star Ardilaun Hotel and avail of two nights’ accommodation with a dinner for two and tickets to World Oyster Championship from €240pps. Meanwhile, the fourstar Oranmore Lodge Hotel offers a two-night bed and breakfast stay and includes dinner on one evening, as well as a ticket to the World Oyster Opening Championship on Saturday, September 28, from just €159. Visitors to the city can also stay at the three-star Hotel Clybaun, where you can stay for two nights and attend the World Oyster Championship, all for just €192 per person sharing. For further information on this year’s festival, see www.galwayoysterfest. com.
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Team Ireland members including Olivia Dillon, Mel Spath, Lydia Boylan and Caroline Ryan gather ahead of the Ras na mBan in Clare last week
cycling: team ireland dominate national women’s cycling event in clare
Rousing Ras sees the best of local talent rise to the top Local riders were celebrating last week when the 2013 vintage of the Ras na mBan came to an end in Co Clare, marking another successful iteration of the women’s national race event. Team Ireland were well to the fore, with US-based Olivia Dillon claiming the overall title for the third time, matching her efforts in 2010 and 2011, and holding off the challenge of second placed National Road Race champion Mel Spath, also riding for Team Ireland. With the two women on equal time
overall, Dillon won the race by virtue of a stage placings count back. Team Ireland were very well placed in the general classifications, with Dillon and Spath taking their places in the top 10 alongside fellow rider Lydia Boylan in fourth place. Garda Cycling Club member and world number one individual pursuit rider Caroline Ryan placed 20th in the overall rankings. The team dominated the stage three team time trial, with the foursome having a comfortable 31.7 seconds in hand
over DID Electrical, with the Luxembourg team a further 10 seconds in arrears on the fast 13.4km course at Barefield, near Ennis. Other local riders were among the winners at the final classifications, with Orwell Wheelers Dundrum Town Centre’s Monica Marconi being the first among the veteran’s class. Riding for the Cycling Leinster team were Adamstown Cycling Team’s Roisin Kennedy, who came in 52nd place, whilst Fran Meehan, pilot for Paralympic heroine Catherine Walsh, placed in
36th in the general classification for the same team. Britain’s Hannah Barnes, guesting with DID Electrical, made it a very successful first racing trip to Ireland, scooping the IVCA Queen of the Mountains competition and the National Dairy Council Points classification to go with her three stage victories, while the first Junior prize went to Danish rider Elinor Huusko of Team Rytger. Dillon and Spath are travelling to the world championships in Florence next week.
Dublin hurling clubs still have time to enter this year’s Etihad Airways Raise The Bar competition for the ultimate prize of a year’s sponsorship package with the Abu Dhabi-based airline. Clubs can enter the competition before midnight on October 20 by submitting written and video entries on www.etihadgaa.ie to show how they have Raised The Bar, and why they deserve to win the sponsorship package. Etihad Airways wants to reward one special club, whether that is being the focal point of their community, or managing to keep the club going against the odds or even expanding their club in recent times. Further details can be found online at www.etihadgaa.ie.
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Kilmacud set for AllIreland competition THIS weekend will see another great AllIreland tradition played out locally when Kilmacud Crokes host the 41st annual football national sevens event, and Crokes players Rory O’Carroll and Paul Mannion were on hand at Croke Park to help announce the groupings for the event. Kilmacud Crokes will play out of Group 8 where they face Castleblayney Faughs from Monaghan, Tuam Stars from Galway and Gaoth Dobhair from Donegal. Local neighbours Naomh Olaf will play in Group 3 where Emmet Og from Longford, Naomh Conaill from Donegal and Caherlistrane from Galway will be their opponents. This is the 41st year of Ireland’s premier sevens tournament and the second year with FBD as title sponsor. It is a day which has become a firm favourite in the GAA calendar for both players and supporters alike. FBD also announced that as part of the day itself, a special sevens game will be held ahead of the final, featuring a team of Dail Eireann All-Stars taking on a GAA media selection. Raffle tickets will be sold at the same time as the game for a chance to win All-Ireland tickets, with all proceeds going towards the official GAA charity, Fighting Blindness. The tournament itself will see the best club teams from all over the country travel to compete and given the weekend that is in it, it is no surprise that teams from Mayo and Dublin were not shy in signing up. Mayo will be represented by Claremorris and Aghamore, while Dublin will have five teams competing including St Oliver Plunkett’s and Parnell’s. Chairman of Kilmacud Crokes football committee John Shovlin said: “This is one of the biggest weeks in the GAA calendar and we in Kilmacud Crokes are very much looking forward to the FBD sevens on Saturday. “It is such an integral part of All-Ireland final weekend in Dublin; we can’t wait to welcome the 32 clubs and their supporters to Kilmacud on Saturday. “This is the second year of FBD’s support and at a time when clubs all over the country are struggling we are very grateful to them for their continuing support and for the work they have done in raising the profile of this competition.”
cricket: scots comprehensively defeated in matches
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Ireland completed back-to-back victories over Scotland as they romped to a sevenwicket win last week to put to rest the disappointment of their one-day international defeat by England and claim the World Cricket
League championship title. Tim Murtagh’s last over blitz had crushed the Scots’ hopes of automatic World Cup qualification in their encounter the week before, but they went to bat from the toss, hoping to take the game to an Irish side miss-
The Ireland team celebrate their WCL success last week
give your club a boost Insurance assistance on offer for Dublin GAA daniel Peel, Sarah Ladden, Cormac Dignam and Jane Murray were on hand to get the message over that a new GAA rewards scheme can help clubs net some assistance from Liberty Insurance. Anyone who takes out a new car or motor insurance policy before October 13 can nominate their local club to receive €50, and anyone who gets a quote can also nominate their GAA club to be in with a chance of winning €10,000. For more information, visit www.libertygaa.ie.
ing opening bowlers Tim Murtagh and Trent Johnston. Stuart Thompson took the new ball on his ODI debut, and the Eglinton man impressed as part of the Irish seam bowling quartet who shared the wickets, taking two for 20. Kevin O’Brien and
Kevin O’Brien, John Mooney and Max Sorensen
Max Sorensen took three wickets apiece for a total of 67 runs, while Eddie Richardson collected his first international wickets. While spinners George Dockrell and Paul Stirling didn’t take any wickets, their parsimonious spells kept the Scots in a vice-like grip, and the Scots managed only 12 boundaries in their whole innings. David Murphy hit a few lusty blows but it was too little, too late as the Scots managed just 165 all out with three balls unused.
Knockout Iain Wardlaw (2-60) offered some optimism for the visitors, removing William Porterfield (5) and Paul Stirling (13) early on, but it was to prove a false dawn.
Niall O’Brien hit an unbeaten 65 from 70 balls, including nine fours, to lead Ireland to a comprehensive seven wicket win. Ireland were presented with the trophy by ICC global development manager Tim Anderson, finishing five points clear of their nearest challengers, having only suffered defeat once in 14 matches - to Kenya in the sweltering conditions of Mombasa. Ireland coach Phil Simmons was naturally delighted at the wide margin of the win. “We played proper cricket today, and it just shows us how much we let ourselves down on Friday. So it’s a case of coming back and making sure we play properly, and not having days like that too much.”
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International route to new career high Globe-trotting tennis star James Cluskey is one of Ireland’s brightest hopes on the court, but his success comes at a price, one he is willing to pay to achieve his Wimbledon dream J A M E S C l u s ke y i s working out his schedule in a hotel room in Istanbul, trying to work out the logistics of getting to a tournament in Uzbekistan. A six-hour overnight taxi ride from the capital Tashkent, it looks an unlikely but potentially necessary pit-stop in his pursuit of playing at Wimbledon in 2014. Now in his fourth year on the professional tennis circuit, the Swords native has been plotting this type of course to ever-increasing gains in recent times. So much so that the past two months have taken him from Portugal to Spain to Russia to Belarus, back to Spain and finally to Turkey. His doubles world ranking has made a
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similar journey, bouncing all the way up to 145, an improvement of over 100 places in the past 18 months, a career high. Indeed, it is the highest any Irish-born player has ever attained. It is a progression that, he reckons, is bringing him right in contention for Wimbledon next summer if he makes the right tournament choices, a difficult choice for Irishmen on the tour. “Where we are from, we only have one home Futures tournament, the
third tier of professional competition. In Britain, where my ranking is now I would have a wildcard to Wimbledon,” he told GazetteSport. “I’m getting closer to some of the top ATP events – which is usually for players in the top 120 – so I’m not a million miles away. I’ve beaten some top 100 guys and I feel I am improving just being in the environment. I’ve been playing well and feeling good.” Among his recent successes was a victory on the Challenge Tour with Austrian Max Neuchrist in Guimaraes; two weeks before that, he had become the first Irish player to win at this level of competition with France’s Fabrice Martin. And he has developed
James Cluskey - “My goal is Wimbledon - that’s the big ambition”
a strong relationship with both players. In Kazan, Cluskey and Neuchrist reached the semi-finals, falling only to a team featuring Jurgen Zopp – a top 100 regular. A week later, playing with Martin, they claimed a Futures title in Belarus without dropping a set.
and so do Fitzwilliam LTC from a development fund.” Both he and McGee did receive some funds from the Irish Sports Council too, something that has coincided with them both breaking new ground and rising to best ever world rankings.
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‘I’m getting closer to the top ATP events, so I’m not a million miles away’ - James Cluskey
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Back with Neuchrist last week, they matched that feat in Spain. That amount of travel, though, is not done without a decent amount of finance, something that the Swords man is helping to push on further. It is something that Irish Davis Cup team mate James McGee has spoken about in recent times with a particularly illustrative post on his personal website as well on George Hook’s show on Newstalk. “There are a lot of people worse off than me so I don’t want to harp on about it but it is not easy. I try not to think about the finances too much because if you put pressure on yourself money wise, I won’t play as well. “But it is very difficult and I don’t like to go on about it. [To get by] I coach clinics, Leinster tennis give me some help
But they have been forewarned that a repeat of this backing is unlikely in 2014 despite their performances. It does affect his preparations but he is determined to try and keep pushing for a first Grand Slam place. “I started playing on the tour after college in 2010. I finished 370 in my first year and then ended 2011 at 280. Now I’m up to 145 and hopefully I can finish inside the top 150 this year. “It’s good progression but, back to the money thing, I don’t know how much of next year I can play but my goal is Wimbledon. “All my ranking points have come since this year’s Wimbledon so the aim is now to use that to get the best schedule up to next June and then get into the qualifiers or the main draw in London. That’s the big ambition,” said Cluskey.
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boxing: fighter still has sights set on world title tilt
McMullen holds nerve to secure open title THE Island’s Gertie McMullen fired a final round 79 to defeat Canada’s Diane Williams by four strokes to win her first Irish senior women’s open strokeplay title at Castlerock Golf Club last Friday. McMullen had been a tie for the overnight lead going into the final day with USA’s Marianne Towersey. In tough conditions, that pair took advantage of their early tee time to establish a two-stroke lead over Donabate’s Pat Doran. As the gale force winds and torrential rain abated for the first time all week, overnight leader McMullen started shakily to lose the lead and stood four over par on the fifth tee. However, she settled impressively into the round to complete the next 14 holes in level par to secure the title.
Fingal CC calls on local clubs to apply for grants Fingal County Council’s Sports Office, in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council and County Dublin VEC, are inviting local sporting organisations working with young people in the Fingal area to apply for funding under the Youth Sports Small Grants Scheme. Clubs affiliated to an Irish Sports Council-recognised national governing body, such as the GAA, FAI, or a recognised disability organisation may apply for these grants.
The application process is straightforward and clubs may apply for grant aid for new equipment, refereeing and coaching fees and so on. Applications for projects designed to create a positive impact on participation levels and which also demonstrate sustainability within the club are more likely to gain funding approval. For further information on this scheme, or to request an application form, contact Fingal Sports Unit at 01 890 6256 or email pauline.gilsenan@ fingalcoco.ie The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Friday, October 11.
Oisin Fagan, right, is hoping that his recent good form and positive results will net him a bout against Noel Zudhi, the lightweight champion
Fagan eyes lightweight shot stephen findlater sport@gazettegroup.com
OISIN Fagan is hopeful that his return to the ring last weekend will help him finally get a shot at Noah Zuhdi for the WBU lightweight title. Fagan wasted little time in dismissing Andis Didzuz, knocking out his opponent 28 seconds into round two of their bout in Belfast with a straight right through his defences. Earlier, Fagan had twice put Didzuz on the canvas in the first round in a one-sided affair. It showed little rusti-
ness from Fagan, despite being close three years since his last official bout. “I took the fight at very short notice,” he told GazetteSport. “I only had four days to prepare and I was a little bit worried my opponent was active up to last month when he knocked someone out. While he wasn’t as experienced as me, I thought that activity would have been a factor. It ended up not being that way.” Fagan has been hungry to get back in the ring since gaining his licence from the Boxing Union of Ireland last February but
’hide in plain sight Estuary Road kids light up half-time at RDS Malahide Rugby Club’s Under-12s were
in action against Enniscorthy RFC during the half-time mini-games when Leinster took on the Ospreys at the RDS last weekend. The close second round Celtic League encounter, which ended 29 points apiece, saw Leinster reeled in after establishing a 10-point advantage in the first half. Leinster remain third in the table after the result. Picture: Paul Mohan/SPORTSFILE
has been frustrated by a number of false starts. Most notably, Chris Goodwin has ducked the Portmarnock man on a couple of occasions. At the third time of asking, they were due to meet in England for the WBF intercontinental title only for Goodwin to be over the weight limit. “It was horrible. I went over to England and weighed in properly and he couldn’t make the weight. Even though it was for a minor world title, it was still a world title. I was disgusted. I was in really good shape and sparring hard.”
Fagan has now set his sights on Zuhdi, the current lightweight WBU champion, a man who he has long seen as a good option to fight. “I’ve been calling him out for the past year. When I asked him for a title fight, he went and won the WBU title. “I asked him to defend that against me. His father, who is also his promoter, was saying all the right things about having plenty of respect for me, has now been asked five times to put the title on the line and he keeps on making excuses. “Now I’m hoping they
will get back to me and say ‘you’ve done everything required of you, now you can have a title shot’. But I’ll probably just get another excuse.” As such, he is looking for options and a couple of bouts soon to make sure he can retain his professional licence without recourse to further medicals. “I would like to get back in the ring without having to get another licence, medicals done again to the tune of another grand. At the end of the day, it’s professional boxing, I have to make a few quid.”
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sevens heaven Naomh Mearnog get set for All-Ireland
Club Noticeboard st sylvester’s
CIARA McCabe from Naomh Mearnog
and Ciara Lynch from St Sylvester’s were on hand at the Portmarnock club to help launch the Tesco Homegrown All-Ireland club sevens on Saturday, September 28. Over 90 teams and 1,000 players from all over Ireland will be competing on the day for senior, junior and intermediate titles. Picture: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE
hurling: good start in group for malahide side
Our intermediate football team lost
Ballinteer. This is a great start to
to Naomh Barrog in the league and
their campaign. Ballinteer presented
their quest to win the league title
a severe opening test.
came to an end. It has been a fan-
The U-15 hurlers reached the final
tastic year so far, and there is every
of the shield by defeating 0’Tooles
prospect that they will do well in the
2-19 to 2-10 after extra time in a
play-offs.
thrilling encounter.
The junior A football team also lost
Our U-12s travelled to Athenry,
out to St Vincent’s in their crucial
ancestral home of the legendary Pat
end-of-league decider on a score
Hoyne, and they enjoyed great hurl-
of 1-9 to 0-14. Vincent’s got the last
ing and great hospitality.
three scores after we took the lead
Congratulations to the camogie
late in the game following a great
players of Galway and the Kerry
point by Gareth McGrath. We will
hurlers on their great All-Ireland
now enter the play-offs confident of
victories over the weekend.
success. The minor hurlers won their opening championship match away to
The lotto jackpot this week is a nice €4,100. Play and win online at www. stsylvesters.ie.
Naomh Mearnog Our senior ladies football team defeated St Finian’s to gain two valuable league points during the week. As the season draws to a close, this
to the game, why not come along and watch it on our big screens where
the league and are anxious to attract
food will be available.
new players. All are welcome. Please
Nice to see Ger and Liam Walsh
contact Kathleen Colreavy, Eilish
bring their team back to the club
Waters or Frank Lynch.
on Saturday morning for a friendly
while the U-13 team drew with Skerries. All roads lead to Parnell Park next
Syl’s secure solid start with success MBHC Ballinteer St John’s 3-7 St Sylvester’s 2-11 sport@gazettegroup.com
ST SYLVESTER’S got their minor B hurling championship campaign off to a great start with a narrow win over Ballinteer St John’s in Marlay Park last weekend. They snagged the win by a single point with Colm Byrne’s brace of goals and Shane Nangle’s free-taking doing most of the damage. It came in difficult, windy conditions but St Sylvester’s put in a strong defensive showing in the
first half to limit the damage to one point, conceding just a single goal in the stanza. Then, with the wind at their backs, they set about building a lead. Points from Nangle – en route to a personal tally of 0-7, six of which were from frees – along with Colm Boran swapped the advantage in the Malahide club’s favour while a Byrne goal put some daylight between the sides. Ballinteer fought back, though, with a few scores of their own, only for Byrne’s long-range effort to find the net and keep Syl’s just in front. It owed
much to Philip Browne who, on his return to the side after two years away, provided the distraction in front of the goalkeeper to see the sliotar make its way in. Two Ballinteer goals down the final stretch closed the gap to just a single point but Syl’s held on for a strong away day victory. It sets them up well in their four-team group with a game against St David’s – an amalgamation side of Parnells and Craobh Chiarain – on September 29 before closing out the pool against Kilmacud Crokes
in mid-October. Elsewhere, the St Sylvester’s intermediate footballers’ hopes of promotion from AFL3 took a big blow as they lost to Naomh Barrog in their final regular season game, falling 2-8 to 0-10. It means St Syl’s have to wait and see how the other sides fare in the outstanding fixtures to see if they still have a chance of going up. The result saw Barrog move into top spot in the division in place of Syl’s with a game in hand. It also opens the door for Whitehall Colmcilles to nab top spot.
Good luck to Kevin, Shane and the Dubs on Sunday. If you are not going
team has consolidated its position in
Our U-14 hurlers defeated Clontarf
The St Sylvester’s hurlers battled the elements and their opponents on course to a single-point victory
will also be playing on stage.
against our camogie girls. Thank you to all who helped run the inter-county camogie blitz on Saturday. It was a great day.
Saturday where our senior hurlers
On Saturday, September 28, we
take on Ballyboden in the champi-
host the annual ladies football All-
onship semi-final at 4pm. This team
Ireland seven-a-side tournament.
deserves the support of every club
Admission is free, so please come
member, so please come along.
along.
The club is holding a fundraising
We wish to remind all mentors that
quiz on Friday, October 4, at 8.30pm.
there will be no club activity on any of
Tables of four cost €40. We need the
the club pitches that day.
support of everyone. A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed. We are also raffling two tickets for the football final. Tickets cost €10
The recently formed Comhaltas branch are holding music classes on Monday nights between 6 and 8pm in the club. All are welcome.
each and can be bought online or from
We are currently preparing the
Eamonn in the bar. The draw will take
all-weather timetable for the winter
place next Saturday night at 9pm.
and expect to have it sorted out this
The very popular musician Dougie
week.
Fingallians On Wednesday evening our sen-
Tickets is the word on every sup-
ior ladies footballers came from six
porter’s lips at the moment. An open
points down in the second half to win
draw for the qualifying members will
the Ladies A Championship football
take place on Thursday evening in
final. Then, on Saturday afternoon,
the club at 10pm. Any further ticket
they advanced to the semi-finals of
updates will be available on the club
the Leinster championship with a win
twitter or www.fingallians.com.
over the Louth champions. The semi-
The club wish Paul Flynn and his
final will be played on October 5 (fur-
team mates the best of luck on Sunday
ther details to follow).
in Croke Park. For those members not
The second edition of the coaching
lucky enough to get a ticket, the club
newsletter will be available this week
will have a giant screen showing the
on the club website.
game in the club hall on Sunday.
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