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CONSULTATION WITH HOUSEHOLDS REVEALED 87 FOR AND 71 AGAINST

Goatstown playground to go ahead as locals vote in favour  EMMA NOLAN THE CONTROVERSIAL Goatstown Playground was given the green light this week as the council confirmed there are more people in favour of the plans than against. Out of 158 valid submissions received by the council on the playground plans, 71 houses were against and 87 houses were for the playground on Taney Green.

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FROM PAGE 1 | FEARS FACILTY WILL ATTRACT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

More are in favour of playground - council  EMMA NOLAN The playground has proved divisive in the last year as those in favour believe it will be great for local children, but those against say it will attract anti-social behaviour.

However, the council has officially confirmed that more households are in fact in favour of the playground.

A consultation was carried out initially in March and April this year and leaflets were distributed to all the homes on Taney Court, Rise, Crescent, Avenue, Grove and Farmhill Park.

Two petitions were also received by the council, one from those who want a playground and another from those against, as well as other individual submissions.

The council, in analysing the submissions, only considered one submission per household – if there were two or more signatures from one household, this was considered one submission.

This resulted in 158 valid submissions with 87 for and 71 against.

Forty households signed both and therefore had to be excluded.

Submissions from outside of the consultation area were excluded from the final count.

A spokesperson from the council’s parks department told The Gazette: “Given that there is a majority in favour, the council now wish to proceed to provide the playground or play area, and to this end we have met with representatives of both sides.

“As can be seen from the outcome of the consultation, there is

Cllr Karen Furlong (GP)

a majority in favour of the playground in Taney and as a result we propose to proceed to tender for the traditional playground that we consulted on widely in March/April of this year.”

Cllr Karen Furlong (GP) welcomed the news.

“Delighted to see this rather forlorn field where I spent my childhood finally getting a playground. We’ve lots of new families in the area and I’m looking forward to getting to know you all as we watch our little ones having fun.

“Well done to Roebuck residents, Taney residents and all those in the area who campaigned so strongly.

“Looking forward to seeing kids from Taney, RosemountTaney Community Campaign, Larchfield, Mount Carmel, and Dundrum all getting to know each other and making friends ... thanks to all the local ward councillors for your support over the last year and also to Catherine Martin TD.”

Row as three councillors accused of boycotting tribute to Liam Cosgrove  EMMA NOLAN THREE Sinn Fein councillors have denied being disrespectful after they were accused of boycotting a minute’s silence for Liam Cosgrave at this week’s Dun Laoghaire Rathdown council meeting.

Cllrs Shane O’Brien, Sorcha Nic Cormaic and Chris Curran left Monday night’s council meeting before a minute’s silence could be had for the late former Taoiseach, much to the annoyance of some other councillors, who labelled their actions “disrespectful”.

However, the three Sinn Fein councillors claim that they did not in fact boycott the tribute but left due to health reasons.

Cllr Nic Cormaic is nine months pregnant and has been experiencing Braxton Hicks, otherwise known as false contractions.

She explained that she wasn’t well enough to go to the meeting but planned to go to support her party colleague’s motion.

“I was ready to leave 20 minutes before we did, I had my computer shut down, we were waiting on the Section 1 68 part that we were trying to get through and I was ready to run out as soon as it was over.

“I can’t send anyone to vote in my place and I knew if it came down to it I would need to be there even though I was feeling really rotten.”

The motion was ruled

out of order and never made it to the floor so Cllr Nic Cormaic left and was joined by her Sinn Fein colleagues who brought her to her car because she was feeling unwell.

It was then that that the minute’s silence for Liam Cosgrave took place.

“People are jumping to conclusions – it wasn’t even on the agenda,” Cllr Nic Cormaic said.

“I didn’t even realise we missed the minute’s silence,” Cllr O’Brien said.

“My politics are very different to what Liam Cosgrave’s were but I don’t think it’s appropriate to disrespect anyone that’s dead, so there wasn’t an actual decision made on that.”

However, Fine Gael councillor Emma Blain said she feels the three had “plenty of opportunities to leave” and that their timing was disrespectful.

“I fully sympathise with Sorcha if she was in pain, but I find the coincidental nature of his [Cllr O’Brien’s] explanation difficult to believe,” Cllr Blain said. “There were plenty of other opportunities for them to leave and it was very clear that a moment’s silence was being called and everybody stood up in the chamber to observe it apart from the three Sinn Fein councillors who left hurriedly and disrespectfully in my opinion.

“One more minute in the chamber is not going to make a difference.”

Tech giant expansion plan set to create 200 new jobs

Taoiseach all smiles for local fundraiser

THE TAOISEACH dined out in Stillorgan last week as local TD Josepha Madigan hosted a fundraiser in Beaufield Mews Restaurant.

Deputy Madigan welcomed guests including guest of honour An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD along with Minister Regina Doherty TD who was accompanied by her husband Declan.

Also in attendance from the political arena were Minister of State Catherine Byrne, Alan Farrell TD, Noel Rock TD and former Fine Gael TD Olivia Mitchell. Picture: Douglas O’Connor

THERE was good news for the Sandyford area last week as Microsoft announced it is to create 200 new jobs, as the tech giant expands its sales centre.

The new roles are in addition to the 500 jobs created at its Inside Sales division in February this year, 80% of which have been filled already.

The announcement was welcomed by local councillor Barry Saul (FG), who said he was “delighted”.

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Shane Duffy, Dayo Adeshina, Adrian Costa and Saoirse Twoomey. Pictures: Alan Rowlette

Hannah Talbot, Kerri O’ Brien and Ellen Noonan

Niamh Connaughton, Trudy Wakocha and Aisling O’ Riordan

Thousands pound the pavement to help fight homelessness OVER 2,000 runners,walkers and joggers of all ages hit the pavement for homes in the Phoenix Park on Saturday to race against the homeless crisis.

Concerned Simon supporters from across Dublin and beyond, took part in the Dublin Simon Community’s Home Run to stand in solidarity with those who are being devastated by the homeless crisis and raise vital funds to help provide homes.

Speaking on the day Sam McGuinness from the Dublin Simon Community said: “It’s fantastic to see such a great turn out today and highlights the level of concern that the public have for all the adults, children and families who are being traumatised by homelessness.

“This is a really important fundraiser for us and the funds raised by our supporters will enable us to provide accommodation, health care and supports to those who are relying on us each day. We can’t thank people enough for helping us to rebuild the lives of those who have been so heavily impacted by this crisis.”

There was also plenty of fun on the day for participants and families with live music, food, face painting from the 98FM Thunders and the Deutsche Bank Kids Zone.

After the race one of the lucky runners was presented with a signed platinum Coldplay album for taking part in the Simon Home Run. This is the 34th year of the event which was formerly called the Simon 5 Mile.

“As we come into our 34th year of the Simon 5 Mile, the homeless situation is the worst we have ever seen. There is a need and an urgency to not only raise essential funds but to show solidarity with the thousands adults and children who are, as we speak, trapped in the despair of homelessness. We a need a change in direction…we must do more!

“To do this, we’ve changed this year’s event to the Simon Home Run.” Dublin Simon Community provide services to over 3,500 people in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Interior designers step into the Arena I

rish design aficionadas gathered in Stillorgan Business Park last week for the launch of Arena Kitchens’ state-of-the-art second showroom. Arena Kitchens owners David and Kevin Rafter were joined in the 500 square meter showroom by interior designers, Suzie McAdams, Philippa Buckley and Roisin Lafferty, as well as radio presenter Pat Kenny.

Roisin Lafferty and Becky Russell

Suzie McAdam and Deirdre McAuliffe. Pictures: Anthony Woods

David Rafter and Pat Kenny

David Rafter, Kevin Rafter Snr and Kevin Rafter

Philippa and Pat Buckley

Arno Koch and Cloé Deeruaz

Suzie McAdam and Pat Kenny

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The dlr Community 5K Fun Run which is part of the

Rory, Peter and Cillian Staunton from Glenageary

Fun, runners and smiles win the day Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Festival of Inclusion 2017

Fionn, Majella and Liv LeonardMurray, Shankill. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

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HERE was good fun and exercise for everyone at the dlr Community 5K Fun Run in Kilbogget Park, Ballybrack, last week. The fun run was part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown’s Festival of Inclusion 2017 activities.

Elation at crossing the finish line at the dlr Community 5K Fun Run

Warming up before the start of the dlr Community 5K Fun Run

Griffin, Adam and Alicia Racing along at the dlr Community 5K Fun Run

Saoirse Bostridge, Rachel Barry, Harry Bostridge, Amy Shovlin, Chloe Shovlin and Anna Bostridge all from Killiney

Nolan from Cabinteely

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HEALTH | EIGHT OUT OF TEN BABIES IN SOUTH DUBLIN ARE SUCCESSFULLY BREASTFEEDING

Local mums leading country with ‘thriving’ feeding rates  EMMA NOLAN S OU T H D u b l i n h a s been praised for having the highest breastfeeding rates in the country.

To celebrate these high rates, Dublin South East Public Health Nursing held two public events during National Breastfeeding Week last week.

According to the HSE, breastfeeding is “thriving” on the Southside, where eight out of ten babies breastfeed compared to two out of ten in Donegal.

Breastfeeding is a high priority public

health issue and while a natural process, it is still a learned skill that may require assistance, suppor t and encouragement. Public Health Nurses (PHN) in Dublin South East are available to visit every new mother within 72 hours of birth to deliver this support and assistance.

In a bid to further enhance initiation and duration rates, local PHNs are investing in lactation specialist posts and training for staff.

It is hoped that this investment will enable more mothers to breastfeed, thus improv-

ing health outcomes for both mothers and babies. A special interest group of PHNs are striving to improve policy and practice by meeting regularly and setting local targets.

In the community, the PHNs are hosting support group meetings in local coffee shops andhotels.

In doing this, they are striving to promote the philosophy of Jack Newman, a world leader in breastfeeding advocacy and support, who said that the more people see babies at the breast, the more normal it will be.

Lucinda Murrihy with her baby Chloe, Laura Campbell with James and Rowena Duffy with Isabella at the Radisson Blu St Helens Hotel as the HSE marks National Breastfeeding Week.

Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Last week’s events took place in St Helens Radisson Hotel Stillorgan and Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in Dundrum.

A spokesperson from the HSE said that it is hoped that these events will “inspire conversation, increase awareness, share information

and ensure that people make infomed decisions about the most beneficial feeding method for all infants”.

The Department of Health and HSE recommend exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first six months, after which it is recommend-

ed to continue to breastfeed in combination with nutritious and safe complementary foods for up to two years or older. Children who are not breastfed have an increased incidence and severity of many childhood illnesses and risk factors for future illness.

It also helps to protect mothers from breast and ovarian cancer and diabetes, and helps mothers return to their prepregnancy weight more quickly. Mothers burn approximately 500 calories each day that they breastfeed. For more, see breastfeeding.ie.

Mental health hospital aligns with youth group SAINT John of God Hospital has announced its partnership with Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland (YAP), the first of its kind in the country.

The Stillorgan Hospital is the only mental health hospital in Ireland to offer a service of its kind to adolescents.

Emma Balmaine, CEO, Saint John of God Hospital said: “I commend the staff at Saint John of God Hospital for their dedication and time in implementing a programme of this kind.

“Young people deserve to have a voice in their recovery and treatment plan, and I believe an independent advocate makes this possible by enabling adolescents to make more informed decisions, which ultimately leads to more successful outcomes and better health.”

Pictured at the launch of the partnership are Dr Niall Muldoon, Children’s Ombudsman, former Saint John Of God Hospital patient Caitlin Mulcahy, and Emma Balmain, CEO, Saint John of God’s Hospital. Picture: MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE

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PEOPLE | US EMBASSY YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBER TELLS OF MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN

Meet Mr Walshington Young Dundrum man Brian Walsh writes for The Gazette about his trip to the White House, where he interviewed a Kennedy

Brian with Congressman Joe Kennedy III during his recent trip to Washington DC

 BRIAN WALSH

documented Irish in the United States.

I told him the Irish people have always LAST month I had the privilege of had a great affinity for America and visiting the White House. they want to make a real contribution.

It was a very special place, steeped He assured me that he was working in history, where every American with both Democrats and Republicans President has lived except for George to help the millions of undocumented Washington. workers across the Furthermore, I United States. was also afforded Brian with the other members He also said that he the opportunity of of the US Embassy Youth has a great fondness meeting Congress- Council who visited the US. The for Ireland. He even man Joe Kennedy council advises the Embassy has a certificate of on youth issues and provides III. Irish heritage hangC o n g r e s s m a n input into policy issues that ing on the wall in his Kennedy is the might affect US-Irish relations office. grandson of former T here’s talk US Attorney Genaround Washingeral, Robert Fitzgerton DC that the ald Kennedy, who Congressman may was assassinated in potentially be seen 1968 when seeking as a Vice Presidential the Democratic Party nomination for running mate for New Jersey Senator, President.

Cory Booker, who is hotly tipped to His grand- uncle was former Presi- seek the Democratic nomination for dent John Fitzgerald Kennedy who President in 2020. was assassinated in Dallas in 1963.

This would be great for Ireland as it I spoke to the Congressman about would further enhance the strong hist h e plight of the un- torical links between our countries.

ABOUT MYSELF: I was born and raised in Dundrum. I am practicing as a Trainee Solicitor in Dublin with an interest in Human Rights law, Family law and Medical Law. I am also involved locally in the community.

I volunteer with the Free Legal Advice Clinic in Dundrum and I am also a committee member of the Churchtown Residence Association and I have a keen interest in politics.

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Miss Saigon starlets wait in the wings

THE global West End and Broadway phenomenon Miss Saigon is back in Ireland for a triumphant return after smashing box office records 15 years ago.

With an exceptional score, lavish

sets, an outstandingly talented cast and a company of 60, Miss Saigon has played in 29 countries, 353 cities and has won 70 major theatre awards.

Pictured as they celebrated the show’s arrival in Dublin are local Irish

children who will take to the stage: Charmine Mari Baltazar (Sandyford), Ethan Bai (Lucan), Junxi Micky Zhao (North King Street), Chael Ancheta (Lucan), Jiaxi Wang (Parnell Street), Fenglin Dylan Bi (Clondalkin), Sohpie Ji

(Cabinteely), Qin Xiaoran (Sandyford), Emma Lim (Lucan) and Han Rui Henry Yang (Lucan).

Miss Saigon is playing until November 18, 2017.

Picture: Brian McEvoy

RENEWAL SCHEME | MONEY TO FACILITATE WORKS ON TOWN’S NEW PARISH CENTRE

Kilternan set to benefit from €80k funding boost  EMMA NOLAN KILTERNAN is set for an overhaul as €80,000 has been awarded to the village as part of the 2017Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The funds will be used to facilitate works on the town’s new parish centre.

The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which was launched in April this year, focuses on projects which can help to enhance and develop rural towns and villages, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development.

The application by Kilternan Church of Ireland Parish who propose that under the

grant a number of community amenities be built.

These include a new montessori school, a large community hall, a small community hall, an office and resource centre, a fully fitted kitchen in the centre, showers, parking for 60 cars and bike racks.

A community cafe is also planned. It will be a social area accessible for soup and sandwich lunches and will be fitted with audio visual equipment to facilitate presentations and concerts or other arts programmes.

Local Senator Neale Richmond (FG) welcomed the funding announcement.

He said: “This €80,000 will act to kick-

start the development of the new parish centre which is planned to include a new Montessori school and community cafe.

“It includes five pillars that will address enterprise and employment, increasing tourism, fostering culture and the creative arts, improving infrastructure and supporting sustainable communities.”

Growing The Kilternan application was the only Dun Laoghaire Rathdown submission to the Renewal Scheme this year.

“This new community centre will serve much of the rural community

based in the South Dublin mountains; Kilternan is an historic community that is now rapidly growing in terms of population,” Senator Richmond added.

“This was an achievable, pragmatic and inclusive plan that deserved to be supported.

“It is important that we protect communities across Ireland and ensure that they have the means to develop as places people not only want to buy a house in but to live in.”

Local resident Aileen Eglington also welcomed the funding. “I think it is great. Everyone is reacting really well to the news,” she said.

Maternity leave extended for premature births MOTHERS of premature babies across South Dublin are set to benefit from changes to maternity leave and benefit in cases of premature births.

From last week the period for which maternity benefit is paid has been extended in cases when a baby is born prematurely.

The extended period of benefit will be equivalent to the duration between the actual date of birth of the premature baby and the date when the maternity leave was expected to commence, usually two weeks before the expected date of birth.

Under the new arrangements, in addition to the current 26 weeks of paid maternity leave a mother will be entitled to an additional period of paid maternity leave.

TD Catherine Martin (GP) welcomed the move.

Deputy Martin’s Dail motion calling for such an extension was passed unanimously back in April.

She said: “4,500 babies are born prematurely in Ireland every year, and this move will make a huge positive difference at an incredibly difficult time for mothers affected.”

The move was also welcomed by local senator Neale Richmond (FG) who said that mothers of premature babies need to know that “their country cares about them and their children”.

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LOUGHLINSTOWN | PLANS FOR CHERRYWOOD NEW TOWN CENTRE REVEAL A CITY OF THE FUTURE  EMMA NOLAN THE NEW town centre designs for Cherrywood have been published.

Developers, US proper ty giant Hines have applied for planning permission for 1,269 apartments and 500,000 square feet of space for retail, restaurants, cafes, bars and a hotel, and another 7,500 homes are planned for part of this new town.

The new town centre will be located alongside Tully Park, which is currently under construction, and will be the same size as St Stephen’s Green.

There will be two underground car parks, 2,600 bicycle parking spaces and more than 150 charging points for electric vehicles.

The future population of the town is expected to be 3,200 and Hines have estimated that it should be completed in three years.

150 electric car recharging points are also included in the plans for the centre as well as 37km of pedestrian paths and greenways, 25km of dedicated cycle lanes, 2,600 bicycle spaces, all four Cherrywood Luas platforms will be 90 metres long in anticipation of any future extension of tram lengths.

Woodn’t it be nice

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Out and About

Fashion stylist Yvette Byrne (centre) with Sara

Diversity in style at fashion show Howard and Sara Devoy

Mila Taylor from Dun Laoghaire

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WEEK of events promoting and celebrating the activities of community groups and volunteers in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County began with the Diversity Fashion Show as part of the Festival of Inclusion 2017. Featured models from across the region set the red carpet catwalk alight with a colourful display of the best in fashion — along with some top-notch styling, courtesy of fashion guru Yvette Byrne.

Christie Connors from Ballyogan Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Taisia Simakova from Sandyford

Damian Doran from Carrickmines

Nuala Cassells from Foxrock

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Duncan Byrne from Clontarf

Sara Devoy from Ballycullen

Nuala Cassells from Foxrock

Chloe Collins from Dundrum

Taisia Simakova from Sandyford

Big Sing hits right note for Festival of Inclusion!

Mary O’Neill; Stephanie Batt; Eileen Rooney and Denise Comerford from the Dalkey Active Retirement Association Choir. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Patricia Dolan from Killiney and Jennifer Sullivan from Goatstown

Réiltín Nic Réamoinn, Áine Ní Raghallaigh and Naoise Mac Réamoinn

Rose Connolly, 7, from Bray finds it all very interesting

Margo Kelly from Dún Laoghaire; Sylvia Brennan from Blackrock and Patricia Curtis from Glenageary

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AWARDS: WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS

Breadth of women’s ingenuity recognised T H E 11 t h a n n u a l Women Mean Business Conference and Awards, which recognise the achievements of businesswomen and entrepreneurs across Ireland, took place in the Shelbourne Hotel last week.

Six awards were presented with Lisa Dillon, MD of EMEA Inside

Sales, Microsoft, taking the overall WMB Businesswoman Award 2017.

A o i f e L aw l e r a n d Niamh Sherwin Barry, Co-founders, The Irish Fairy Door Company received the Matheson WMB Female Entrepreneur Award.

Keren Jackson, founder and CEO of BlueFire

received the Newstalk WMB Social Entrepreneur Award and Louise Kenny, founding director, Metabolomic Diagnostics was the WMB Woman in Technology Award recipient.

Natalie Walsh, executive director, Blackstone LaunchPad, NUI Galway received the Boots

Rosemary Delaney MD of WMB and WMB Businesswoman Award winner 2017 Lisa Dillon, MD of EMEA Inside Sales Microsoft. Picture: Aurora Event Photography

WMB Empowering Women Award 2017; and Kate and Annie Madden, Co-founders, FenuHealth.com received the Sodexo WMB Female Newcomer Award for 2017.

Opening the event, An

Tanaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD said: “As an avid supporter of female entrepreneurs and businesswomen, I am delighted that the Women Mean Business

Team Ireland make it to Enactus semi-finals BUSINESS leaders, academics, alumni and third level students from across the world gathered in the ExCeL Arena, London last week to celebrate social innovation and entrepreneurship at the Enactus World Cup in London.

Representing Ireland on the global stage, Enactus Dublin City University (DCU) competed in the opening round of competition with their projects Well On The Way and HeadsARTS. The team progressed to the semi–final round after facing competition from international colleges in Singapore, Ukraine, China and more.

The team received a trophy and were highly commended after their performance.

The Irish team received a trophy and were highly commended

DCU projects include Well On The Way, a social enterprise providing business apprenticeships

to asylum seekers in order to integrate into Irish society.

Well On The Way sells bottled

water and uses 100% of net profit to build wells in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Having raised the required funding, the first well is due to be built later this month.

The teams second project, HeadstARTS, is a programme which provides weekly classes in dance, drama, music and art for people with intellectual disabilities.

The team created a franchise model which is set to open in Marino, UCD and Belmullet in County Mayo later this year.

Enactus DCU consists of 88 students studying a range of courses in DCU who have invested more than 10,000 volunteer hours this year.

Awards is in its 11th year and going from strength to strength.

“With the variety of awards here today, we can see the breadth of women’s ingenuity and ability to perform at a high level in the business

world.

“Women networks and platforms, such as Women Mean Business, are crucial to encouraging more women to advance their careers and establish their own businesses.”

Experienced applicants sought for €500,000 fund APPLICATIONS are now open for a total of €500,000 in start-up funding from Enterprise Ireland’s new Competitive Start Fund (CSF) competition.

The fund is directed at mature and highly experienced business professionals with 25 years or more of relevant business experience in Ireland or abroad, of which at least 10 years should be at a senior or leadership level.

Up to 10 successful applicants will receive high-level business development support and an investment of up to €50,000 each. The CSF is designed to accelerate the growth of start-ups and enable companies to reach key commercial and technical milestones.

As well as securing funding, the successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a business development programme.

The CSF competition will close at 3pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

Full details are available at www.enterprise-ireland. com/csfexperiencedprofessionals

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

Our Pippa’s tickled pink to support cancer fight

BREAST Cancer Awareness month is upon us and to support the yearly initiative, Centra stores across Dublin are set to host a number of coffee mornings.

Pippa O’Connor, one of Ireland’s top bloggers, has launched Centra’s initiatives to support the Irish Cancer Society this Breast CancerAwareness Month.

This year over 2,900 people in Ireland will be told they have breast cancer, with eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland every day.

Centra is joining the Irish Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer, as stores in Dublin get their cups at the ready for ‘Cups against cancer’ coffee mornings.

Centra stores in Dublin hosting coffee mornings include: Sinnott’s Centra, Irishtown, Kenny’s Centra, Blackrock, McHugh’s Centra, Edenmore, Lynch’s Centra, Lucan, Dunne’s Centra, Parnell street, Griffeen Centra, Lucan, Lucan Centra and Coughlan’s Centra, Drimnagh.

Centra will also be hosting pink walks throughout communities in Ireland and Centra is calling on the

nation to take part to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

For customers who lead hectic lifestyles but are eager to support this worthy cause, they can simply text CENTRA to 50300 to donate €4* to the Irish Cancer Society. For more details, log on to www.centra.ie/cancer.

Money raised through these initiatives will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society’s essential services including information and support services for people throughout the country who have been affected by breast cancer.

This is the seventh year Centra has supported the campaign and to date has raised over €2.8 million for the charity.

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Out and About

Nirina Plunkett

Andrea Hayes

Rosanna Davison at the launch of the new Beautique Beauty Stephanie McNamee

Studio in Fashion City, Ballymount, Dublin. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

A touch of glamour for local beauty paradise R

Leanne Stone

Gail Kaneswaran and son Jackson

Sinead De Buitlear

osanna Davison added an extra touch of glamour to the launch of the new Beautique Beauty Studio, which opened its doors in Fashion City, Ballymount Dublin last week. With autumn upon us and the winter festive season in our sights, Beautique Beauty Studio has all you need to feel perfectly preened from head to toe all under one roof. The stunning salon offers top class treatments in a luxurious setting, bedecked with chandeliers, marble floors and glass walls, which will transport you to a scintillating paradise of opulence.

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Out and About

Marie Kerslake and Michelle Kerslake

Niamh Redmond

Anne O’Neill and Shirley O’Neill

Jane McGarry and Helen Goldin

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DON’SDUBLIN

Brilliant new book shop is just the place for a pop-in!

SERENDIPITY is a word I heard for the first time when I was eleven.

A teacher in school mentioned it one day and I just liked the sound of it. I don’t know why that was, but I never forgot it, unlike many more words that I heard.

And so it was by pure serendipity that I spotted the pop-up shop at the corner of Georges Street in Dun Laoghaire, opposite the entrance to the People’s Park. And, being a book fan, I had to investigate – and that led to another surprise.

The shop is bright, mostly glass on its two public sides, and there were plenty of books on show.

There was something for every taste, and the quiet rumble of chat as people moved about added to the friendly atmosphere. The shop is being run for one week by comedian Kevin Gildea (pictured above) and, although he has never done anything like this before, he is enjoying the experience.

As are the book lovers whom I noted smiling when they saw the humorously, understated name for this temporary operation.

For Kevin Gildea’s Brilliant Pop-Up Book Shop is a bright spot on the street and I look forward to once more being able to pop-in to the pop-up!

Don Cameron www.donsdublin.wordpress.com

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

TriHeroes which is supported

by Barilla, a family-owned Italian food company, helps teachers introduce triathlon activities in a safe and positive environment.

Delivered by Triathlon Ireland’s development team, the programme is typically run over six 90-minute training sessions with students taking part in a mini triathlon at the end of the programme and exposing them to three sports that could see them excel in the Leaving Cert and later life.

A huge advocate of the initiative, mum of one and health and wellness coach Alison Canavan is a spokesperson for Barilla and is passionate about helping students maintain a healthy lifestyle through sport and healthy eating.

The Gazette caught up with Alison to learn more about the initiative.

1. What are your go-to dishes/meals when you and your son James have a busy day ahead?

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Comedian Kevin Gildea’s Brilliant Pop-Up Book Shop opposite the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire

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GET PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR KIDS’ WELLBEING AND REGISTER FOR TRIHEROES! INTERVIEW: ALISON CANAVAN ON NURTURING A HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE Aoife O’Connor (7), Cian O’Connor (10) and Dylan McCambridgeCrossan (6) with model and G dgfkjsgfds dfs fd kljghdfgkljdhlflg hlglfhgds fdsfkj nutritionist Alison Canavan for Xxxxx Zzzzzz hgdsf. Picture: the launch of TriHeroes Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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k g j release of energy over the course of the day, which is ideal for when James has a busy day of sporting activities such as TriHeroes.

3. What is your advice to people who are concerned with their carb intake, but want to include pasta in

their diets?

Balance is key. When preparing pasta-based dishes, try to ensure you are packing in as much veg and protein as you can.

You can also substitute regular pasta with whole grain pasta. This will offer the same great taste and

texture as regular pasta, but with the added goodness of whole grains!

4. What advice would you give to parents who are trying to help their children and teenagers maintain a healthy lifestyle through food?

I always try to get James

involved in cooking at home. I’ve come to learn over the years that if James has taken part in the preparation of good food, there’s a sense of pride associated with the meal.

T his really helps in terms of not just encouraging children and teen-

agers to make good mealtime choices, but to eat them too!

P r i m a r y a n d secondary schools can find out more about the TriHeroes programme at triathlonireland.com and register their interest at schools@triathlonireland.com.

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‘I’ve come to learn over the years that if James has taken part in the preparation of good food, there’s a sense of pride associated with the meal.’

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AIR TRAVEL: AER LINGUS ANNOUNCES IT WILL BE OPERATING A NEW ROUTE

Flights to Philly a breath of fresh air

TRAVELLERS to the USA can now travel direct to Philadelphia after Aer Lingus announced that it will be operating a new route to the city direct from Dublin Airport.

Philadelphia is the ninth most visited city in the United States welcoming over 30 million domestic and international visitors annually.

The latest route expansion comes on the back of an IAG investment in new aircraft, with Aer Lingus taking delivery of four new long-haul aircraft in the last 24 months, enabling the introduction of four new transatlantic routes; Los Angeles, Newark, Hartford, Miami and now Philadelphia.

The company say the expansion has created hundreds of new jobs for pilots, cabin crew and ground handling staff.

The new route will commence operating from March 25, 2018.

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR TECH HEROES THE search is on for Dublin’s Tech Hero.

Business membership

organisation, Guaranteed Irish is calling on individuals and businesses in Dublin to nominate their Tech Hero as part of the Guaranteed Irish Hero Awards.

T h r o u g h o u t 2 017, Guaranteed Irish is championing exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a better Ireland in their respective sectors.

Members of the public are invited to nominate their Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero before the deadline of Friday October 13.

To nominate your Guaranteed Irish Tech Hero, email info@guaranteedirish.ie before Friday, October 13 or use the dedicated hashtag: #GIhero on social media with your nomination.

PLENTY TO DO AT LITERATURE FESTIVAL THIS year’s Irish Language Literature Festival returns boasting a varied range of events, featuring talent from the Irish language arena.

Taking place later this

month, with a spectrum of new and exciting children’s events plus their f lagship music event ‘The Promised Land: The Bruce Springsteen Project’ this year’s festival promises to be the biggest yet.

For details of the full Festival Programme visit www.imram.ie.

Pictured striking her ‘Rocky’ pose, from the film synonymous with Philadelphia City, was Mae McGreevy, Aer Lingus

TAYTO PARK TEAM UP TO HELP CHARITY

Cabin Crew. Picture: Jason Clarke

CYSTIC Fibrosis Ireland and Tayto Park have teamed up for this year’s Cystic Fibrosis Day on Saturday, October 14.

On the day, €2 from each entry will be donated to the charity.

The Tayto Park team will have an array of activities throughout the park as part of day.

Visitors will be greeted by staff dressed in the charities branded t-shirts who will be providing information packs on the services and support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland provide.

Raising much-needed funds for the charity, Tayto Park will have collections throughout the

day, with the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland team encouraging visitors to take part in their Straw Test which gives participants an indication of what breathing can be like for a person with cystic fibrosis.

Participants will be encouraged to take a ‘Strawfie’, a selfie while taking the Straw Test to post on their social channels to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.

For more information visit: www.taytopark.ie

DUBLIN GOES GREEK WITH FILM FESTIVAL THE third Dublin Greek Film Festival takes place from October 19 to 22 at Chester Beatty Library,

Filmbase and The Sugar Club.

The Festival will be presenting cinematic visions of Greece through features, documentaries and shorts along with few special events.

For more information about the programme visit the Festival’s website www.greekfilmfestival.ie

DUBLIN GOES GREEK WITH FILM FESTIVAL BE OUR guest… The Helix has announced that this year’s Christmas Panto will be the family favourite Beauty and the Beast, with Ireland’s premier tenor, Paul Byrom leading a superb cast in the production which

runs from November 24 to January 21.

Bigger and better this year, TheatreworX Productions return to The Helix this Christmas for with their 10th anniversary show.

Beauty and the Beast will begin an eight week run from November 24 to January 21, 2018. Tickets, priced from €19.50 (booking fees apply) and are on sale now from www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office. For more information, see www.thehelix.ie or call 01 700 7000.

ETHIOPIAN ART SHOW COMING TO DUBLIN IRISH NGO Ethiopiaid

Ireland will showcase the largest ever collection of Ethiopian art to visit Ireland in Smock Alley Theatre this weekend.

The exhibition marks 15 years of charity work on health and women’s issues in Ethiopia Over 200 paintings from Ethiopian artists, celebrating the best of the A frican nation’s modern art, will go on display.

The exhibition will open to the public from October 13 and will run until October 15.

Proceeds from the sale of the Makush art pieces will go directly to Ethiopiaid Ireland.

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DOGS TRUST: TOP TIPS TO MAKE SURE THAT HALLOWEEN SCARES ARE KEPT TO A MINIMUM

Keeping your pet safe this Halloween  EMMA NOLAN HALLOWEEN is a notoriously unsettling time for our four legged friends, after all how are they supposed to understand all these new loud noises, bright lights and ghoulish characters calling to the door.

It’s no wonder dogs are at greater risk of injury or straying when they are feeling scared and confused by Halloween celebrations.

Perhaps your dog takes it all in their stride, or maybe they are of a more

nervous disposition.

Either way, Dogs Trust has put together some ways in which you can make sure that Halloween scares are kept to a minimum for your four legged friend.

As for fireworks, they can make us all jump at times, so these sounds might take some getting used to for your pouch.

You can do some sound training with your dog in the run up to Halloween to prepare them for Halloween night.

“Sounds Scary” is an audio file that helps your

dog to become slowly accustomed to the sounds of fireworks over a period of weeks.

It is not only backed by years of clinical experience; it is also scientifically proven to be safe, effective and easy to use. Visit dogstrust.ie to find out more.

If your dog is feeling scared, there are a number of steps you can take to keep him calm

Keeping your Dog Safe this Halloween If your dog is feeling scared or nervous, there are some things you can do to help make sure they don’t get too upset or hurt themselves in a panic.

Walk your dog before

it gets dark to avoid fireworks and flashing lights.

Feed your dog before the fireworks begin, a stodgy meal might help them feel more full and relaxed.

Provide a safe hiding

place for your dog indoors and close the curtains as many dogs are afraid of the flashing lights from fireworks, not just the noise they make.

Turn up the volume on your TV or radio to drown

out scary noises.

Do not leave your dog alone outdoors during the Halloween period, scared dogs might make attempts to escape and there is the danger of him being injured.

Make sure that your dog is wearing a collar and an ID tag and that his microchip details are up to date via www.fido.ie in case he escapes.

For more tips and tricks visit dogstrust.ie.

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 JAMES HENDICOTT THERE WERE A FEW months in 2005 when Philadelphia indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah were very much ‘the next big thing’.

The brainchild of frontman Alec Ounsworth (who also writes all the music released under the moniker), the band’s prealbum demos made them one of the most vaunted of early internet hype bands.

The eponymous debut album sold so well it needed a second pressing in weeks, with the presence of David Bowie at early shows only adding to the buzz.

If you were feeling particularly harsh, you could argue things never got any better for Ounsworth. The self-titled debut is certainly a recognisable and memorable entity for any mid-00s indie fan, but follow up ‘Some Loud Thunder’ (2007) never reached the same highs, and the notoriety of the sound Ounsworth invented in his bedroom has only declined since. Ounsworth, though, is happy just doing his thing.

“It was a little disconcerting,” he says of those early highs.

“I felt like I had no control over what was going on. I had built a bit of a cult following around Brooklyn and New York at the time, but suddenly I went from playing shows to hundreds, to playing for thousands.

“The second album was a bit of a reaction to overexposure. A lot of people had a lot of expectations of me, and I felt like it had nothing to do with me. I felt like I burnt out pretty quickly, and the first track in particular was a reaction to that.

“While I wasn’t trying to alienate anyone, the first album wore me down. I wasn’t really bothered if anyone liked the second one. I did it for me.”

The opening track on that second album Ounsworth’s referring to isn’t exactly subtle in its fame-rejecting credentials. ‘All this talking, you’d think I’d have something to say,’ he croons, adding ‘breaking glass, and pretending to start something big’.

“I don’t measure things by the past anymore,” he explains. “I’m more comfortable with who I am now, and with the level of venues, and fame, that I’m at.

“I won’t resist attention outright, but I feel like it has to be natural and honest, and it didn’t feel like that the first time around.”

2017 album The Tourist is like much of what Ounsworth’s done since that debut success.

It sets aside the musical wants of anyone but the man himself, allowing him to return to his simple, self-examining musical roots.

Publicly, that process has happened through a series of gigs in spaces no bigger than living rooms (in fact, many of them were very actually living rooms) alongside conventional tours, with Ounsworth focusing on “paring down” his music.

The paring down element has been particularly difficult with ‘The Tourist’, given much of it features a very slightly offset repetition of Ounsworth’s vocal, difficult

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Indie Label Day

In a world where major labels aren’t quite such kings as they once were, the imaginative indie record label is again a rising force.

Explore some of the best (and plenty of new music) at Whelan’s on October 14. Stalls in the afternoon, live music in the evening.

Hike for Mental Health

Wild Summits turn their talents for guided hillwalking to looking at mental health, with this free event in the Dublin DARA O’BRIAIN mountains.

RETURNS TO VICAR STRE ET Check their Facebook page for details; small donations towards mental health charities encouraged. October 14

Swapsies

Swap Shop Do you need a new wardrobe, but don’t have a lot of cash to spare? Dig out that stuff you’re not wearing anymore and drag it down to Newmarket on October 14, for a mass clothing trade in and upcycling workshops.

Gaelforce Howth Summit 10km

A challenging running event for those who like their jogs muddy and steep, the Gaelforce series returns with a charge up to Howth Summit on October 14. There are plenty of good warm-down pubs nearby.

All City Graffiti Jam

Drop in on The Liberties’ Tivoli Theatre to watch some of Ireland’s finest street artists do their thing in a celebration of All City’s 10th anniversary. October 14, afternoon.

RHSI Floral Art Demonstration

An event for flower lovers complete with a demonstration

by Beatrice Hartog comes to Airfield Urban Farm, near Dundrum Shopping Centre, where you can also see the cows milked and grab a great coffee. October 14.

Dara O’Briain to reproduce live.

“I do structure songs to make them stand up in a live setting, even when they’re more complicated recorded,” Ounsworth explains.

“The biggest challenge is the keyboard, and getting the vocals toned down. I have to pull back to the foundation of a song, really strip it back.

“For the living room stuff, I decided that as a songwriter it was sometimes easier to have only a guitar and a melody, or keyboards, and just keep writing. I want to produce songs where you can just take it all out.

“Fundamentally, I try to get as far as I can with an album before other people are

involved. Obviously they have to be involved at some stage, but that lets me bring things back to where I felt I was at the start. I did do an album in my own name, but the only fundamental difference is that I wrote that to be performed alone, rather than as a band.”

As for his current direction? Despite appearances, it is very much an internal monologue.

“I can see how bits of ‘The Tourist’ might seem like they’re about Trump,” Ounsworth jokes when we mention what seem to be abstract political references.

“There’s a little too much for me in the news, and I’m not consciously about that. Most of the recording was finished before Trump won,

and I don’t think any of us were expecting it.

“Still, I think it is obvious to people that I stand against him. I don’t really need to say it explicitly in my music.”

With the obvious exceptions on ‘Some Loud Thunder’, being abstract yet relatable is very much a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah thing.

It always has been. It’s just not about the fame: Ounsworth would just rather do it on his own terms.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s fifth album ‘The Tourist’ is out now.

Second album ‘Some Loud Thunder’ is also set to be re-released shortly, ten years after its launch.

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One of Ireland’s finest comics returns to Vicar Street with a brand new show sure to have you in stitches. His latest offering is called ‘Voice of Reason’, and shows on October 19.

Le Galaxie perform ‘Apocalypse Now’

What do you get when you combine one of the greatest war films in history and Ireland’s best dance act? Our bet would be a hell of a night out. The Smithwick’s Soundtrack series comes to Whelan’s, October 13.

New album of the week

St Vincent - Masseduction The fifth studio album by Annie Clark promises to bring her artrock credentials back in force, as she explores “sex and drugs and sadness.” She comes to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on October 20 and 21.

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DUBLINLIFE FASTNews Rio upgrade adds Motor Industry appeals for a positive Budget

THE SOCIETY of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) director general Alan Nolan has appealed to the Government that Budget 2018 must not carry any negatives that would harm our industry and that the motorist should not be burdened further in this week’s budget.

“The motor industry is currently experiencing the impact of the UK’s Brexit decision that has driven-down the value of sterling and has resulted in increased numbers of used imports, of both cars and commercial vehicles,” Nolan said.

“This is having a knock-on effect on the sales of both new cars and commercials and on Irish used vehicle values which have been reducing to compete with imports.”

In its pre-Budget submission, SIMI had underlined the importance of cleaner diesel cars to rural Ireland and, despite a negative media commentary on the impact of diesel cars on air quality, SIMI says that much of this has been based on data from countries with older diesel fleets.

Nolan added: “In Ireland the average diesel car is 5.7 years old and is fitted with a DPF. “Our diesel cars are so much younger because Irish consumers have only opted for diesel cars in significant numbers since the State encouraged them to do so to take advantage of the ability of diesel cars to deliver lower levels of CO2.”

Dublin region grows in motor industry importance OFFICIAL statistics released last week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car registrations for the month of September, were down 17% (3,916) when compared to (4,707) September 2016, while new cars registrations year to date remain down 10% (128,597) on the same period last year (143,211).

New car sales in Dublin were 53,470 for the year to the end of September a 5.2% drop from the same period last year.

Dublin accounted for 41.5% of all new cars sold in Ireland in 2017, up from 39% of total sales in 2016, reflecting the importance of the Dublin region in the national car market.

Year-to-date registrations of new commercial vehicles also saw a 14% decrease across the country, while the fall in the registrations in the Dublin region was just 4%.

The importance of the Dublin region for light commercial vehicle registrations is noted by the fact that Dublin accounted for 42.5% of all light commercial vehicle registrations in Ireland for the first nine months of 2017, up from 38% last year.

Kia has refreshed the look inside and outside on the popular Rio car that was the only Kia ever to achieve the accolade of being Ireland’s Car of the Year. MICHAEL MORONEY reviews the latest Rio in petrol form, which is achieving growing market awareness around Dublin city and county.

THE Kia brand is seen some of the new as one of the newcomtechnology features ers on the Irish car included.

Engine 1.2 litre market, which makes The dashboard it somewhat of a surlines are more horiEngine power 85hp prise that the latest zontal than before 0 – 100km/hr 13.8 seconds generation Kia Rio is with a cleaner look.

Economy 21m/litre in fact it’s fourth.

There is a centre (4.8/100km or 59mpg) For Kia the Rio is screen mounted in Fuel Tank Capacity 45 litres a very important car the middle of the CO2 emissions 109g/km in Ireland as it is one dashboard that’s of the brand’s best more angled for the Road Tax Band A3 €190 sellers. driver and comes Main Service 15,000km/12 months The Rio upgrade with high resolution Euro NCAP Rating 5 Star 2017 adds more safety with features.

Warranty 7 years/150,000km style. The car is marThe overall interior Entry Price €15,950 keted as a large superlook is more modern mini with the previous and the heater congeneration model achieving the these measurements with a lower trols are more compact and fitted accolade of being the Irish Car of stance on the road and you’ll dis- below this. You’ll instantly know the Year, in its day. cern a more modern look to the that you’re driving an updated Take a passing glance at the Rio latest Rio. and more modern car. and you’ll probably ask what’s It’s on the inside that you’ll Petrol engines are making gradnew? The overall external dimen- notice the big changes if you are ual comeback in this segment of sions might look the same when an existing Rio driver. the car market and that’s why my in fact it is marginally longer with The cabin area has been com- test drive of the new Rio with its an extended wheelbase and short- pletely changed with better layout entry level 1.25 litre petrol engine, er overhangs at the rear. Combine of the controls to accommodate proved interesting to drive.

Kia Rio petrol

Competitive pricing for new SEAT Arona SEAT Ireland has revealed pricing for the new SEAT Arona compact crossover car, ahead of its arrival in the Irish market in November.

Prices for the entry level S model of the Seat Arona range start at €17,995.

The SEAT Arona is the brand’s third new model release in 2017, after the upgraded Leon and the new Ibiza.

A new seven seat version of the Ateca will be released in late 2018. Like the Leon, Ateca

and Ibiza, the new Seat Arona offers S, SE, FR & Xcellence trims.

The new SEAT Arona has all of the driving assistance and infotainment systems from other SEAT models, such as Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Hill Hold control, Fatigue Detection, Rain and Headlight Sensors, Multi-Collision Brake, Keyless Entry and Start System, precise and high-quality rear camera, premium 8” black panel touch screen, and wireless charger with GSM

Entry prices start at €15,950 for the base 1.2 litre petrol engine versions rising to €19,950 for the top of the range diesel versions

This engine is rated at 85bhp and 122Nm at a relatively high engine speed.

Kia has a new smaller three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine on the way for the Rio that packs more power and torque and at lower revs. That’s an option that merits serious thought for the future, but it’s not yet available here in Ireland.

Out on the road, the petrol powered Rio performs smoothly

signal amplifier, Rear Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection and the Park Assistance System, which works for both parallel and angle parking.

All of the engines available in the new Seat Arona range have direct injection, a turbocharger and feature an automatic stop & start system.

There are three petrol engines to choose from, all with an aluminium block along with two diesel engine choices.

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Citroen offers free equipment upgrades for 181 C4 Picasso THE Citroen C4 Picasso, the

starting from €32,820, offers

available with more trim offer-

what Citroen claims is an addi-

ings to bring more style and

tional €1,600 worth of added

comfort to the MPV segment.

extras compared with the

drivers in diesel power for the near future, at least, until the arrival of the new turbopetrol version with more power and claims of impressive economy figures.

Kia claims that this new Rio is one of the safest cars in its class because of the new package of Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These come in the higher specification models and along with six airbags and a lighter but stronger steel structure,

ensured a 5 star Euro NCAP rating for the car.

Given the new upgrade along with the 7 year warranty, Kia buyers are sure to stick with the brand value and now the higher specification.

For those looking for a well-equipped car with good space and a host of new modern features, the Kia offer remains solid and consider the option of the new generation turbo-petrol models on the way.

Drive your car for work – some basic checks needed NEW research has found that many business travellers across Ireland who drive their own cars for work, the so-called ‘grey fleet’, do not always carry out basic safety checks on their vehicles.

This, and a range of other findings from the survey, should be of key concern to employers as there are legal responsibilities on employers whose employees use their own cars for work-related travel.

The research which was carried out by Enterprise Rent-A-Car found that 58% of grey fleet drivers do not undertake any regular maintenance checks themselves on their cars.

When asked why they didn’t, nearly a third (32%) said that they expected ‘the car to tell them if something was wrong’ and 27% said ‘that’s what car services and the NCT are for’.

One in six (17%) simply expected modern cars to work.

Even more (39%) have never checked their tyre tread, almost a third (31%) have not looked at engine oil levels and some 35% have never checked if their brake lights are working.

Almost a third (32%) admit they have never even opened the car bonnet and a similar number don’t cur-

rently know if their car has a usable spare tyre.

The survey also looked at how grey f leet drivers behave when they’re preparing for a trip of 150 km or more. It revealed that 42% don’t check that they have enough fuel and more than half (51%) don’t do any basic safety checks on their vehicle.

In addition, almost two-thirds (63%) don’t plan for breaks at least every two hours, even though road safety organisations agree that regular breaks on long trips are vital to maintain driver focus and concentration.

outgoing Feel grade. These extras

levels available on its C4 Picasso

include half-leather trim, mas-

and Grand C4 Picasso models,

sage front seats, electric power

offering its most popular extras,

tailgate and electric reclining

under two streamlined levels,

front leg rests.

the entry level Touch, and the

the higher fuel usage zone.

That’s why for me the notion of careful steady driving can show results in a petrol car such as the Kia Rio. For most Irish Rio buyers the 1.4 litre turbo-diesel engine has been the most popular and for good reason.

The economy difference is significant giving a 25% advantage to the diesel version for a 10% price difference. I expect that difference will keep more Rio

The Feel Exclusive models,

brand’s top selling MPV is now

Citroen has enhanced the trim

and quietly. The five-speed gearbox is neither exciting nor demanding, giving easy driving pleasure, especially for city driving.

That makes this an easy car to drive, with modest rated economy figures of 21m/litre (4.8/100km or 59mpg). Pushing the car into the higher engine rev zone will give obvious fuel economy penalties and that was noticeable with motorway driving as the five-speed gearbox edged the car into

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MOTORING

For added comfort and safety,

new Feel Exclusive. In addition,

the optional Techno Pack is intro-

Citroen is introducing the award-

duced on the Feel Exclusive trim

winning PureTech 130 engine to

level, at €1,650, which provides

the new Feel Exclusive grade, in

all the Feel Exclusive trim has to

manual and automatic versions

offer, plus keyless access and

in response to customer demand

safety features, including lane

which has seen the trend shift

keeping assist, speed limit infor-

towards petrol sales.

mation, smart beam and drive

The entry level Touch trim,

attention alert. The Citroen deal

from €29,995, now comes with

includes 5-year warranty, 5 star

privacy glass and height adjust-

EURO NCAP rating and 3-years’

able passenger seats.

roadside assistance.

Citroen has added a host of free extra features for the 181 range of the C4 Picasso and C4 Grand Picasso to add to their MPV appeal.

Insist on autonomous braking

PRIVATE and fleet car buyers should to insist on autonomous emergency braking (AEB) when they buy their next new car because it’s a measure which could save many lives on our roads.

Safety should take priority and be a deal breaker with your next new car, according to a coalition of road safety and motor industry bodies in the UK. AEB systems apply the brakes to avoid an impending crash with another vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist. This indicates that these systems of pedestrian and cyclist sensing AEB, could potentially save many lives and thousands of casualties over the next ten years.

AEB systems have been demonstrated to reduce the number and severity of accidents, and can therefore contribute to a further reduction in casualties on Irish roads. It will be fitted as standard on new vehicles from the early 2020’s but until then new car buyers should give priority to cars that are fitted with pedestrian and cyclist AEB. By choosing vehicles fitted with pedestrian and cyclist sensing AEB and rated as 5 for safety by Euro CAP, drivers can be confident that they are doing their bit to keep our roads the safest in the world.

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SINCE opening its doors on Grafton Street last year, & Other Stories has fast become a staple in every Dublin ladies wardrobe.

The brand’s elegant wear ability has positioned it as a must have on every fashion lover’s radar, the fact that it’s affordable makes it even better.

With so much of our inspiration coming from Instagram these days, & Other Stories teamed up with a number of insta icons to showcase its Autumn/Winter 2017 collection.

They invited seven women with must-follow Instagram accounts, Candice Lake, Laura Bailey, Jan Quammie, Sarah Nait, Camille Charriere, Laberiane Ponton and Maria Bernad to the design atelier in Paris to explore the new collection and create their very own styling stories.

“Street style is a perfect way to express your feelings and personality outwardly — without explanation. As a photographer, street style is a visual explosion of the senses — one of my favourite things to shoot!,” says Candice Lake.

Shop the collection in store on Grafton Street or on stories. com.

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Young Designer of the Year 2017 Niamh Finn with the winning design

The search is on for Ireland’s next up and coming bridal designer DO you have what it takes to be 2018’s Young Designer of the Year?

The search is on to find Ireland’s next up and coming bridal designer. If you are a fashion student, young designer or even a creative individual aged below 25 then Wedding Journal wants to hear from you.

Young designers are invited to submit a mood board, outlining their design for a wedding dress. From the mood boards ten finalists will be picked and entered into an online voting competition where the public will choose their favourite design.

The five designers with the most votes will be asked to create their dresses to be modelled on the catwalk at the Spring 2018 Wedding Journal Shows in Dublin and Belfast. The overall winner will be crowned live on stage and will receive an exclusive profile in Ireland’s Wedding Journal.

To enter, submit your ideas in the form of an A3 mood board by Friday, October 27. On the back clearly state your address, university or college name (if applicable), phone number, email address and date of birth.

Entries should be delivered to: Beth Mason, Ireland’s Wedding Journal, Penton Publications, 38 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9LE. Applicants must be 25 or under on October 28 2017.

A TOUCH OF SPICE THE ONE and only Victoria Beckham was in Dublin last week to launch her latest collection with Estee Lauder.

The former Spice Girl was on hand to show customers the new make-up range and to discover the new designs from Victoria Beckham Ready-to-Wear, and its sister line, Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Speaking on the day, Victoria said: “I always love coming to Ireland, and I’m thrilled to back at Brown Thomas to celebrate my new collection

with Estee Lauder. This capsule really reflects my personal beauty vision, with lots of incredible new products, textures and shades - all inspired by my favourite cities in the world.

“I can’t wait to share it with my customers here today!”

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SAVOUR KILKENNY: GET YOUR TASTEBUDS READY FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE A ‘FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS’

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OVER 30,000 visitors are expected to enjoy Savour Kilkenny – Festival of Food 2017, for the four-day culinary celebration that runs from Friday, October 27 until Monday the 30th.

This year’s event promises to be a festival of firsts, with a host of fantastic new explorations that will appeal to everyone in the family.

T h e e ve r- p o p u l a r Neven Maguire will show how to ‘Cook Italian for friends and family’, while younger fans will love the fusion of food and science with ‘Foodoppi’.

If you’re planning to

go down for the fourday foodie spectacular, be sure to take time to explore the Medieval Food and Craft Village and enjoy a Highbank Orchards Gin Masterclass; or chat with the inspirational Anna May McHugh; or get out of town for a Mushroom Hunt at the School of Food, not forgetting taking a chance to hone your craft skills with a ‘make your own wooden spoon’ class.

Recipe Back in the town, Simon Delaney will showcase recipes from his new cookbook, ‘Sim-

ply Simon’s Diner’ with River Cottage presenting ‘Smoking & Curing - from snout to tail’.

Another delightful addition to the programme at this year’s Festival showcases local produce at its very best when Taste Kilkenny Food Producers come together for a Pop-Up Culinary Showcase – ‘The Menu’ with five mouth-wateringly scrumptious signature meals.

Along with the Street Feast Team, Artisan food producers will be on hand over the weekend to answer questions and chat about what makes good food great.

Kilkenny has always a popular staycation destination for Dubliners, but with the added attraction of the country’s best food producers, this is a festival not to be missed

Also new is the first H e r o B u y e r Aw a r d , which will be presented by Helen Carroll of

RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground and T V Chef Stuar t O’Keeffe as the new award looks to honour

Restaurants, cafés and food retailers as the life blood of local food producers and their dedica-

tion to local food.

With over 100 events, mostly free, and 100 s t a l l h o l d e r s S avo u r Kilkenny features two chef demo areas, as well as The Global Kitchen, the largest Craft Brewers and Distillers Pavilion, and events at Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and the new Medieval Mile Museum, with a finale in Thomastown on Monday, October 30th.

Kilkenny is the place to be for a wealth of entertainment over the October bank holiday weekend – don’t miss it.

For the full festival programme visit www. savourkilkenny.com

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THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Just misses the mark

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

VICTORIA AND ABDUL Royally average fare

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

DUNKIRK

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

BLADE RUNNER 2049: A STAGGERING VISUAL ACHIEVEMENT

A perfect sequel that lives up to the promise THIRTY-FIVE years separate Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece, Blade Runner, and this, Denis Villeneuve’s hotly anticipated sequel, Blade Runner 2049.

In the intervening years, the question at the core of the original, based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Philip K. Dick, has been debated back and forth by sci-fi junkies the world over – a question I won’t allude to here, for those of you who, God forbid, haven’t seen the original…

Now, following sci-fi critical success with last year’s Arrival and his acclaimed narco-thriller Sicario (2015), Villeneuve is burdened with the task of finally providing an answer.

Topping many a “Greatest Ever” list, Blade Runner is a tough act to follow – easily one of the most beloved, cerebral and uniquely atmospheric science fiction films ever made.

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Howe ve r, t h e F r e n c h Canadian filmmaker has proven himself a worthy successor to Ridley, offering up a truly exceptional modern masterpiece, a breathtaking marvel to behold – a spectacle unlike anything that’s graced the big screen.

Certainly, 2049 takes all its narrative, tonal and visual cues from Scott’s original, but Villeneuve shapes those inimitable inspirations into something genuine and fresh.

This film is not without its occasional flaws, stretching the narrative logic a little too thin in places.

However, 2049 is so unequalled a cinematic experience, one can – and should –

overlook those slight inconsistencies.

Needless to say, if you haven’t seen the original Blade Runner, you’ve got some urgent homework; you’ll be lost in the flood here, and while the visual feast may ver y well be a sumptuous one, 2049 will be hard work for the uninitiated.

As all promotional material has revealed, Harrison Ford returns as the iconic Deckard – however, it’s Ryan Gosling taking up the mantle of the titular Blade Runner here.

Set in a future LA where artificial humans – replicants – are hunted by Blade Runners, Gosling uncovers a secret that has the potential to send the already fractured dystopian society into turmoil.

To reveal anymore would be an unnecessary disservice, this is just as much a dark, gritty detective story as the original, and while all audiovisual bombast may render it

a little less film noir-ish than its predecessor, the core joy of 2049 is in all its captivating intrigue and mystery.

Villeneuve has assembled a cast that inflect each step in this story with real, human emotion (regardless of their artificiality) – except perhaps for Jared Leto, who predictably hams it up in every scene he invades.

Ruthless

Sylvia Hoeks does a far better job in the adversary department, portraying a ruthless, sinister replicant on a mission.

There seemed to have been some unfortunate behindthe-scenes drama in the latter stages of post-production, as composer Johan Johannsson was dismissed, with the reigns being handed to Hollywood favourite Hans Zimmer, alongside Benjamin Walfisch.

In a film full of triumphs, this is perhaps the only disappointment.

Johannsson has proved himself a wonderful film composer through his previous work with Villeneuve, and was set to produce a score highly informed by Va n g e l i s ’ u n f o r g e t t a b l e themes for the original.

T he barrage of disso nant synths we get instead is something special, but a million miles from the jazzy electronics of the original.

A shame, considering this is just as much a neo-noir.

A minor gripe, however in this grittier dystopia, perhaps a more ominous score is needed; Blade Runner 2049 is an audiovisual spectacle that has to be seen - and heard - to be believed.

This is one of that rarest of breeds, a perfect sequel, one that lives up to the promise of the original and justifies its existence with a plethora of fresh ideas.

Just don’t let those ideas be wasted - see the original first!

Verdict: 9/10

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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US

Survival adventure STRANDED on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain.

Realizing that help is not on the way, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness. Stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet (Cert 12A, 103 mins).

AMERICAN MADE

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

WIND RIVER

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

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

A decent, interesting film.

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FastSport SPECIAL OLYMPICS: DUBLIN 15 THE CENTRAL HUB FOR 1,600 ATHLETES ATKINSON GETS FIRST IRISH SENIOR CALL-UP: SHELBROUNE Ladies winger Isibeal Atkinson has received her first Republic of Ireland senior call-up following her impressive form for the women’s Under-17s in their recent unbeaten qualifying group campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina, Romania and Greece.

She is included in Colin Bell’s panel for their qualifier against Slovakia on October 24. Strikers Stephanie Roche and Aine O’Gorman have both been ruled out through injury.

Head coach Bell said: “I’m delighted to welcome Isibeal Atkinson into the squad, her first senior call-up and I’m sure she’ll relish the experience. She’s really impressed me during the home-based training sessions as well as our time in Bosnia with the Under-17s, and I think she will benefit from training with the senior squad.”

Peamount’s Heather Payne and Amber Barrett, UCD’s Clare Walsh and Karen Duggan a quarter of Shels are also included.

National Sports Campus the base for 2018 Ireland Games

 STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

THE new Sport Ireland National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown will play host to the 2018 Special Olympics Ireland Games, it was confirmed this week.

The Games will take place over four days from Thursday, June 14 to Sunday, June 17. In what will be one of the largest sporting events to take place in Ireland next year, 1,600 Special Olympics athletes from throughoutIreland will travel to Dublin.

They will be accompanied by 600 coaches and official delegates and 3,000 family members and supporters. The Games will be supported by a team of 2,500 volunteers who will be recruited from Dublin and beyond over the coming months.

All-Ireland winner Dean Rock said that Special Olympics will be counting on the support of everyone to make the 2018 Games a success.

“We’re here to mark something very special – the Special Olympics Ireland Games coming back to Dublin in June 2018,” Rock said at the launch.

“They were last here in 2002, a

Natalya Coyle,Rebecca McAuley and Dean Rock at this week’s Ireland Games launch . Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

year before the World Games took place in Dublin in 2003. It was an amazing time and had such an impact on communities across Ireland. But, as in 2002 and 2003, Special Olympics needs each and every one of us to get on board.”

Olympic pentathlete Natalya Coyle, also an ambassador for Special Olympics, added that local support would be essential

to making the Games a success.

“Each of these athletes will have worked extremely hard at club and regional level to reach these prestigious Games. It is now up to each and every one of us to show them the support they deserve.

“I call on everyone to get behind these Games by volunteering so that we can give these inspiring athletes the pro-

fessional and comprehensive Games experience they deserve.

Without volunteers these Games cannot happen.”

Athlete Face of the Games Rebecca McAuley cannot wait for it to come around: “Being part of Special Olympics means so much to me. My training has given me skills I can use into everyday life. I can’t wait to represent my region at these Games,

so please help support us.”

The 1,600 athletes will compete in 13 sports in venues throughout Dublin with one venue in Meath and Kildare.

The NSC will host six sports; badminton, basketball, bocce, football, gymnastics, swimming and the non-competitive motor activities training programme.

Across the city, Morton Stadium will host the athletics competitions, Cherry Orchard Equestrian Centre will host equestrian, the Irish Wheelchair Association facility in Clontarf will host table tennis, St Margaret’s Golf Course the golf, the Leisureplex in Blanchardstown will host bowling, pitch and putt will take place at the Royal Meath Pitch and Putt Club, kayaking will be at Salmon Leap in Leixlip and the open water swimming event location is still to be confirmed.

A total of 2,500 volunteers will be required to ensure the successful staging of these Games a major volunteer recruitment campaign for the Games is now underway.

If you wish to volunteer for the 2018 Special Olympics Ireland Games, check out www.specialolympics.ie for full information.

Sallynoggin’s Kelly makes confident pro boxing debut  sport@dublingazette.com

Karl Kelly with his team following his pro debut.

KARL Kelly got his professional debut off to a successful start by recording a points victory over Pole Damian Lawniczak at the National Stadium in Dublin last weekend.

The 22-year-old lightweight, who boxes out of St Margaret’s BC in Sallynoggin, was fighting on Red Promotions’ Champions Elect card and won the bout after the judges returned a score line of 39-36.

Lawniczak has proved in the past to be no pushover despite

winning just four of his 29 fights to date. Kelly did send his opponent crashing to the canvas in the second round following a powerful hook to the body but Lawniczak managed to get back to his feet.

“It was tough, he was a lot trickier than I expected,” Kelly told Irish-Boxing.com after the fight. “He brought it to the table and made work for me, he was tricky, kept coming in with his head, but I covered everything.

“My team, whatever they said, I did. I was happy to get him down in the second. It was a

good debut, I wanted to be tested.”

Kelly also spoke about his first experience of wearing the smaller eight ounce gloves and the prognosis was positive.

“My God, the lads gave me eight ounce gloves and I put them on and do you know what it reminded me of? You know those little gloves you get for your rearview mirror? It reminded me of them.

“There’s nothing in them, it was a push to get into my gloves with my wraps on. I could feel the extra two ounces in it, the

extra pump.

“It’s professional boxing, we’re not here to mess and it’s not going to be easy.”

Fellow Dubliner Craig O’Brien also recorded a points victory at the event as he continued his fine form since his return to the ring with a win over Frenchman Alain Alfred – walking away with the BUI Celtic light middleweight title in the process.

The inner-city star who boxes out of the Celtic Warrior Gym in Corduff has now landed his maiden title with the first professional bout of his career.

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Loreto derby delight as they see off Monkstown  STEPHEN FINDLATER

LORETO won their derby tie with HermesMonkstown as they ran up a 4-0 success at the Merrion Fleet Arena, making it four points from six to date for the Beaufort club in the women’s EY Hockey League.

After a scoreless first quarter, Mia Jennings (pictured above) – a member of the Dublin ladies football panel that won All-Ireland glory last week – broke the deadlock with a classy effort before Niamh Small made it 2-0 at half-time.

Lily Lloyd went close for Hermes-Monkstown to get one back but a super confident and composed Ali Meeke strike stretched the lead to 3-0 before Siofra O’Brien got a nice touch to finish off goal number four and a strong victory.

UCD bounced back from their first defeat in 20 games, producing a devastating performance to beat Belfast Harlequins 6-1.

After a tight, goal-less first quarter, UCD blew the game right open in the second with Sorcha Clarke making a great run down the middle into the D before firing home. Orla Patton doubled up from a corner soon after and Emma Russell’s individual skills landed a third for 3-0 in jig-time.

Zoe Wilson got one back from the penalty spot before half-time, her second of the season but it was brief respite. Anna Richardson made it 4-1 in the fourth quarter and a Deirdre Duke cracker on her reverse put UCD well out of range. A great cross from Richardson saw Abbie Russell slide home the sixth.

Trinity claimed their first win ever in the EY Hockey League thanks to a battling 2-1 win over Pembroke at Santry Avenue as first half goals from Erika Markey and Sally Campbell proved vital.

The game came alive in the second quarter with Rachel Burns firing a warning shot and her side took the lead on the counter through Markey, reacting quickest to a parried shot.

Sally Campbell then reacted quickest to a corner drag-flick to make it 2-0 at the break, an advantage kept in place by Carolyn Crampton.

Pembroke got back in the tie when former Trinity player Eanna Horan scored a well-worked corner goal but the students held on for a share of the spoils.

Gillick to lead warm-up at latest parkrun venue European indoor 400m gold medalist tells GAZETTE SPORT how the simple running initiative got him active once again, giving a major boost for his mental health and well-being  KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

DAVID Gillick is encouraging more people to get involved with exercise as he prepares for the Malahide parkrun this Saturday.

The Ballinteer runner won European Indoor gold and World Indoor bronze during his glittering career and is now a VHI ambassador and has teamed up with them for the new partnership with parkrun Ireland.

Parkruns have really taken off in Ireland and Gillick himself has attributed the initiative with him falling back in love with running after initially retiring four years ago.

“When I packed in athletics, I wanted nothing to do with it. I’d had enough of it. You go through a phase of thinking will I go for a run; maybe I’ll get out and try and get fit.

I started going out for a run by myself but I hated

it because I found it a bit boring. I was very hit and miss for that reason.

“I then decided, one Saturday morning, to go up to Marlay Park for a run. There was people coming from all angles.

That’s when I realised it was the park run. I’d heard about it from the UK but I wasn’t aware it was happening here in Ireland.

“The following week I went up and did my first parkrun. It was simple running and there were no airs and graces. It didn’t matter what level you were at, from distance runners to somebody who just wanted to get out and walk the dog or push the buggy.

“It had a huge impact on not only my physical wellbeing, but also my mental wellbeing. It helped relieve some stress in terms of retirement and in terms of what I was going to do next.”

Gillick has battled

mental illness himself and believes physical exercise can prove vital when it comes to improving mental health.

“There is a lot of research into exercise and how it can help with mental health. I think it gives people something to work towards and I think it’s something that gives people a platform to get out. I think in terms of exercise it can be hard for somebody who hasn’t exercised before; what do they do? Where do they go? It can be really awkward if you want to join a team or club and you go up and you are a bit of spare wheel.”

Gillick has also worked with schools to help educate kids about the importance of exercise and the right diet.

“We need to have a go at changing the culture and educating the importance of exercise. Not just in terms of PE, but also the wider elements such

as the importance of a good diet and exercise.

I think that is something that hasn’t been the case over the last few years.

“To be fair, we tend to throw everything back at schools. As parents, we need to make opportunities for our kids and teach them the value of a healthy lifestyle. Even the park runs are tapping into that because we have junior park runs taking place.”

Rather than focus on just one career, Gillick has dabbled in different sectors since moving on from athletics. He was named as chair of the Olympic Council of Ireland Athletes Commission in June and has also done some work with RTE; including interviewing Paul and Gary O’Donovan “Those lads are mad.

They are great craic and

a pleasure to interview because they just keep giving. They are great fun but they are also very professional in what they do and you don’t become world champions or Olympic silver medallists without working really hard.”

Gillick will be running in the Malahide 5k on Saturday, which is free to enter. He will be on hand to lead the warm up and to help participants refuel after their morning exercise.

Vhi will be providing a selection of healthy snacks in the Vhi Relaxation Area at the finish line. parkrun Ireland support local communities in organising free, weekly, timed 5k runs every Saturday at 9.30am. parkrun events are open to all ages and abilities. To register for a parkrun near you, visit www.parkrun.ie.

David Gillick leading a warm-up at a special Vhi event at the Kilkenny parkrun in September .

David Gillick and Olympian Mick Clohisey lead the field out at

Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

the St Anne’s parkrun. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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RUGBY: O’CALLAGHAN RESUCES DRAW FOR 14-MAN OLD WESLEY

Blackrock welcome SA’s Tshuma Stingers Club BLACKROCK College Rugby Football Club hosted a team of Under-13 year old boys from the townships and disadvantaged areas of Johannesburg in South Africa.

The boys, most of whom come from some of the poorest areas in Johannesburg, participated in the Blackrock College RFC 7’s under 13’s rugby tournament which featured 14 teams playing fast, running rugby.

Leinster and Ireland player Jordi Murphy was on hand to talk to the boys and hand out trophies. “ We were delighted with the support and positive feedback from participating clubs,” said Ulric Kenny of the event. “Our thanks to those who helped pull it together, including Conor Cleary, along with the referees and pitch co-ordinators.

“We were proud to have special guests participating in the tournament: a team of nine boys from the Tshuma Stingers Rugby Club of Johannesburg.

“Most of the boys were from some of the poorest and most densely populated townships in Johannesburg, places where children struggle to escape a cycle of poverty, drugs and violence.

“The Tshuma Stingers club is developing rugby at a grass roots level, drawing players from a range of backgrounds, including the poorest townships, under the guidance of Trevor van den Berg, an old school friend of David van Zuydam. Rugby is helping build discipline, self-belief and hope for children from the townships.

“We sponsored these boys to come to Dublin to give them a tangible reward for their hard work and to show them a life that might be possible outside of the townships, helping motivate them in their rugby development and studies.

“But we also gained so much from the experience ourselves. The boys stayed in our homes, and quickly built strong relationships with our families. These are great kids, who through no fault of their own were born into a life that most of us cannot imagine. “ They deserve opportunities, and hopefully they will get some lasting benefit from this experience.

Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Aaron Atkinson played a key role for Old Wesley against Old Belvedere. Picture: Deryck Vincent

Wes spirit earns derby draw UBL DIVISION 1B Old Belvedere Old Wesley  sport@dublingazette.com

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OLD Wesley stemmed the tide of three defeats in their local derby clash “around the corner” with Old Belvedere after a pulsating contest which swung incessantly, with both sides settling for a hard-fought draw.

Belvo started brightly and only very strong defence from Wesley kept their line intact but at the expense of a converted penalty by Tim Foley after five minutes.

He doubled lead on 15 minutes from another penalty before Wes hit

back immediately and a ruck infringement by Belvo gave promising young full back Jack Maybury the opportunity from 45 metres and he duly slotted the ball between the posts.

The intensity shown by the Wesley forwards, with JJ O’Dea giving a great ball-carrying performance, drove Belvo back. Despite a lavish supply of possession, they were unable to breach the home defence, when a little more composure and accuracy with the final pass might have delivered a dividend.

After 33 minutes, they did get the breakthrough when, after a number of

HONOURS EVEN Carson strikes late for Town in Pembroke draw DAVY Carson, pictured in sky blue, scored a

late goal to earn Monkstown their first point of the men’s EY Hockey League at the Merrion Fleet Arena, tying 2-2 with Pembroke.

Guy Sarratt had given Town an early 1-0 lead from the penalty spot only for Pembroke to bounce back with Alan Sothern swapping the lead early in the second half.

Carson, though, got on the end of an Aaron Bailey cross, to level the match.

Picture: Deryck Vincent

sweeping movements, with right winger Eoghan O’Reilly to the fore, captain Darren Horan crashed over to the right of the posts. Maybury added the extras with a re-taken conversion for a 10-6 lead.

They held that lead until the break despite serious pressure from the hosts.

Belvo increased their own intensity after the interval and ace marksman Foley again converted after 47 minutes to get within a point.

Both sides slugged it out in a physical but fair contest and, eventually after 68 minutes, Belvo regained the lead when

Wesley conceded a penalty from a rolling maul very close to the visitors’ line.

There was a sense that Wesley escaped with three points only from this passage of play despite losing the lead.

They now had to chase the game and, on 75 minutes, Tim Clifford was yellow-carded in his efforts to regain possession.

Things now looked bleak for Wesley when Foley knocked over his fifth penalty for a 15-10 scoreline with time running out.

But Wesley showed immense never say die spirit to tear into their opponents and, after a number of excellent phas-

es, created an overlap with an excellent miss-pass from replacement Adam Kennedy to the industrious Tommy O’Callaghan on the left wing.

He showed great determination in grounding in the corner, despite the best efforts of three Belvo defenders.

With the scoreline at 15-15 and 2 minutes remaining , the tension was unbearable as Maybury stepped up to the difficult touchline conversion and, despite a superb contact, the ball just drifted to the right of the posts.

From the restart, Belvo sought the sanctuary of the touchline to bring proceedings to an end.

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DERBY DAYS

FASTSport

Cabo win bragging rights in SFAI Barry Cup tussle CABINTEELY’S Under-15 Premier side won the local bragging rights as they edged out St Joseph’s Boys 1-0 in the SFAI Barry Cup last weekend in Sallynoggin.

Joeys had previously bewaten Sheriff to make it through to the second round while Cabo had made it past the challenge of Marks Celtic in their first round tie, 5-2, in the all-Ireland competition.

Picture: Paul Lundy

SOCCER: STRADBROOK SIDE BEST SERIES OF CLUB RECORDS

Cabinteely’s SSE Airtricity First Division team. Picture: Paul Lundy

Productive Cabo season ends on low key final note SSE FIRST DIVISION Shelbourne 3 Cabinteely 1  sport@dublingazette.com

CABINTEELY closed out their SSE League of Ireland First Division campaign with a low-key 3-1 loss at the hands of Shelbourne at a chilly Tolka Park.

It dropped Cabo two spots to sixth place in the division but despite that, the club is still reflecting on a reasonably productive campaign in which they picked up the most wins, most points and highest league position in their short history.

In addition, the Stradbrook club produced their longest runs in both the FAI Senior Cup and Leinster Senior Cup as they continue to find their way on the national stage since formation a couple of seasons ago.

Goals from James English and a double from Adam Evans were enough to secure all three point for Shels, leapfrogging their Friday opponents in the process with Jason Byrne notching right on the final whistle for Cabo.

Shels started the brighter with talismanic striker James English finding himself through on goal

after just five minutes.

A delightful clipped ball over the top set him free but keeper Michael Kelly stood tall to save the low drive with his feet.

The bruising encounter continued with both teams having chances, Ryan Swan and Jack Watson tried their luck just before English put the hosts ahead. David O’Leary, playing further forward in this game, made an outstanding block on the edge of the Cabo boxed and the ball rebounded to the unmarked English.

The midweek scorer in the Leinster Senior Cup showed good strength to

hold off Kelly and volley home.

The visitors started the second half on the front foot with Conor Early’s left foot volley narrowly missing the top corner. As the second half wore on Cabinteely pressed and pressed. The away supporters thought they had equalised when Joe Doyle had Dean Delaney scrambling all ends up, managing to work himself a yard of space in the crowded box only to miss the far post by inches.

Shels midweek cup hero Adam Evans made it 2-0 to the home side against the run of play in the sec-

ond half. A long punt from Delaney was flicked on by English and the left winger gambled, racing though to calmly slot past Kelly.

Player of the Season Delaney was forced into two outstanding saves, first to deny Keeley from point blank range and then to get his finger tips to Watson’s low drive from the edge of the box as the visitors continued to press.

Evans got his second of the game to make make sure of all three points with a calm one on one finish right before the legend Byrne got a consolation right before the final whistle.

UCD Marian pile on pain for champs Templeogue UCD MARIAN added to Black Amber Templeogue’s woes in men’s basketball’s Super League as they fell to their third consecutive loss of the season.

“I’m very disappointed, we’re in a bit of a rut now and it’s hard to get out of it,” admitted Head Coach, Mark Keenan after the 78-72 loss to their Dublin rivals.

“We played well for a lot of the game and then we hit a wall when UCD got control and we just weren’t able to do something different.

We broke it down and we just couldn’t put it back together. We’re not used to losing week after week, we just have to try and keep our heads up and re-evaluate during the week.”

UCD Marian’s Ioannis Liapakis was thrilled to see his side come out with three wins from three games, making them the only unbeaten team remaining in the League after Belfast Star fell at the hands of Griffith College Swords Thunder on Saturday evening.

“We’re really happy with that,” Liapakis said. “We’re looking for 22 finals this year, we don’t want to separate games into difficult or easy – there is no such thing for us. Instead, we have 22 finals and we’re going from final to final, so every win we take is a cup for us.”

Elsewhere, UCC Demons ran out winners over Maree in Galway on Saturday evening, while Éanna won out over DCU Saints.

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and Moycullen played out a thriller in Tralee, with the home side just bagging victory at the death with a huge three-pointer from captain, Darren O’Sullivan.

On the women’s side, Ambassador UCC Glanmire got their 2017/18 season off to a winning start this afternoon as they overcame Pyrobel Killester 77-62 at the Mardyke Arena in Cork.

Top scoring from Claire Rockall, Grainne Dwyer and Louise Scannell pushed Glanmire home to victory against a tenacious Killester side, much to the delight of head coach, Mark Scannell.

“We’re very happy,” he said. “We started slowly, we gave them 38 points in the first half and that’s not like us defensively. When we keep teams in the 60s we generally win games.”

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HURLING: CUALA FINALLY GET OVER HUGE BATTLE WITH ST BRIGID’S

FASTGAA

Olaf’s AFL2 title chances decided next Saturday NAOMH Olaf’s will know exactly what is required when they face Raheny in St Anne’s Park on Saturday as they bid to win the AFL Division 2 league title.

Near neighbour Ballinteer St John’s face the same opposition in midweek with the fixture acting as a target-setter for Olaf’s. Ballinteer started the week on 24 points, a point behind Olaf’s who are top on 25. Whatever happens in the Ballinteer match, a win for Olaf’s will assure them of the title and a place in AFL1.

Crokes floating live on eir sport KILMACUD Crokes’ Dublin senior football championship semifinal date with Ballymun Kickhams is set to be broadcast live on eir Sport on Saturday evening as the first part of a double-header at Parnell Park.

Crokes take on a Mun side who are

managed by an old friend of the Glenalbyn club, Paddy Carr, the man who led Kilmacud to the 2009 All-Ireland club championship.

The second tie of the night pits St Vincent’s against St Jude’s at 6.45pm in another potential cracker of a tie. Eir previously broadcast two of the Dublin SFC quarterfinals.

Champs pushed to wire

by Saints DUBLIN SHC QUARTER Cuala 3-14 St Brigid’s 2-15  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

ALL-IRELAND champions Cuala edged past St Brigid’s in O’Toole’s Park on Sunday afternoon with Con O’Callaghan continuing his superb year by notching two vital goals in a contest which ebbed and flowed, and saw both sides reduced to 14 men early on.

St Brigid’s started well, with Cian O’Sullivan hitting the net after five minutes in a fiery opening.

Shortly afterwards, both John Sheanon and Paul Winters were shown red in an aggressive midfield clash, reducing both sides’ numbers with just eight minutes gone.

Brigid’s were clear underdogs but were not about to give any ground.

With David Treacy frees doing much of the damage for the holders, the sides exchanged points until the 17th minute.

O’Callaghan’s first goal came following a period of Cuala dominance, the free-running forward putting the Dalkey club in front three minutes after Alan Nolan in the Brigid’s goal had pulled off a fine close-range save.

Eight minutes later, O’Callaghan asserted his class once again as he broke from midfield to smash in a second goal with 25 minutes on the clock.

At that point, lesser clubs than Brigid’s might have capitulated but a series of points by the

Cuala’s David Treacy played a key role

impressive O’Sullivan dragged the Navan Road side back to within a point at half-time, with Cuala leading 2-6 to 1-8.

The opening of the second period was to bring with it plenty of drama.

After Darragh O’Connell extended Cuala’s lead, Brigid’s got back to level pegging before conceding a penalty.

Nolan – throwing himself dramatically – promptly saved it, before A o d h a n M cE n e r n e y edged Brigid’s in front

for the first time since the opening period, at 1-12 to 2-8 with 15 minutes to go.

That lead hit two points with 10 minutes left and the upset looked on before Cuala’s title-winning class kicked in.

Treacy pulled one back from a free before Jake Malone leveled and, finally, Sean Treacy lashed into the back of the Brigid’s net on the break to put the Dalkey team in control two minutes into injury time.

There was to be even

later drama as the impressive Eoghan Dunne found the net for St Brigid’s with almost six minutes of extra time played but points from David Treacy and Mark Schutte proved to be enough for Cuala.

Cuala go on to play St Vincent’s in the Dublin Senior semi final at Parnell Park in two weekends time, in a double header with the other semifinal, featuring Lucan Sarsfields and Kilmacud Crokes.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S

LOTTO results (October 5): numbers were 3, 10, 13 and 20.

Congrats to our own former hurler, footballer, mentor and Ticketmaster Eddie Byrne who hit the jackpot winning €6,400.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €1,000. Winner of €100 Mel Masterson c/o The Coach House, €50 Jim Butler c/o BSJ, and Dorothy Clements c/o BARA. Joker card was not lost in Abbeydorney as thought by some. It was picked by referee John Rutherford who chose to open the box and win the €2,550. Well done John.

Joker €200 starts again next Thursday.

Play “Take the money or open the box” with Jim. Participants for Joker draw must purchase ticket on the night and be present if and when your ticket is drawn.

Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm.

Great win for senior hurlers in the championship relegation match against Faughs, winning by five points. Outstanding display by Glen Whelan, scoring six points from play. It secures an eighth season in the senior A championship next year.

Camogie: Well done to Senior 2, beating Skerries in the championship semi-final. They now play Naomh Olaf in the final

in Abbottstown next Sunday, October 15 at 1.30pm. Hard luck to Sue and Jim and the U-14 camogie side, beating by Good Council in the championship semi-final.

BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S

THE club expresses its deepest condolences to the Hogan family on the sad passing of Gerry Hogan on Sunday.

Gerry, a long serving club member, contributed to the club from his playing days right through to his involvement in the Boden Drama Group in recent years. He will be sorely missed.

The Dublin launch of Jackie

Tyrrell’s autobiography will take place in Ballyboden St Enda’s on Thursday, October 12 at 8pm.

Why not pop into the club for what’s sure to be an entertaining evening?

Hard luck to our senior hurlers who narrowly lost out to Lucan Sarsfields with a scoreline of 0-16 to 2-12.

Hard luck to our senior camogie team who lost out in the championship semi-final with a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-8.

CUALA

WELL done to our senior hurlers who defeated St Brigid’s in the Dublin SHC quarter-final in O’Toole Park

by 3-14 to 2-15 on Sunday. They now face St Vincent’s in the semi-final.

Hard luck to the second senior camogie squad who lost in their Senior 7 championship semi-final to a strong Na Fianna side.

The first senior camogie team face Castleknock in the Senior 4 championship finals this Sunday in Abbotstown at 3.30pm.

The adult ladies football team face Kildare’s Carbury in the semi-final of the Leinster junior championship this Saturday at 1pm in Bray Emmets. Huge support needed.

Congratulations to Peadar O’Cofaigh Byrne on winning his

minor football All-Star award last weekend.

Hard luck to our U-16 ladies footballers who came up just short in a bid for a remarkable fourth Division One championship. They led to 55 minutes in a tense semifinal against Thomas Davis at Meadowvale on Sunday but the Tallaght girls had just enough to pull them back and progress. Good luck to many of the same girls in Sunday’s U-16 shield final vs Ballinteer St John’s.

The 08 boys and 05 girls both had great road trips to Newport (Tipp) and Haggardstown (Louth) respectively, at the weekend.

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HURLING: INJURY-TIME SCORES SEES CROKES OVERCOME NA FIANNA

O’Cofaigh Byrne named in minor All-Star team

Kilmacud Crokes’ Niall Corcoran tries to break out of defence. Picture: Steven Dagg

Kilmacud leave it late DUBLIN SHC QUARTER Kilmacud Crokes Na Fianna  sport@dublingazette.com

0-17 0-15

A LATE Kilmacud flourish allowed Ollie Baker and his management team to breath a sight of relief in Parnell Park as they were pushed all the way by Na Fianna to progress to the Dublin senior hurling championship semi-final.

They came back from a four-point half-time deficit to book their spot in the semi-finals where they will face Lucan Sarsfields in two weekends’ time Na Fianna led 0-11 to

0-7 at the break thanks to the free-taking of Colin Currie after leading by 0-6 to 0-0 inside the opening seven minutes. Indeed, the Mobhi Road club had the lead with five minutes remaining of normal time before points from Ronan Hayes, Oisín O’Rorke and Fergal Whitely brought the sides level, 0-15 each.

With two minutes remaining, Ross O’Carroll edged Crokes in front for the first time before Ronan Hayes tagged on the insurance point.

In the early stages, the Glasnevin side made all the moves with a dream start as Donal Burke and

KILMACUD CROKES

THE senior A hurlers will now face Lucan Sarsfields in the championship semi-final, following their

prove the inspiration with a brilliant score, rising highest to catch cleanly and put over the bar.

It did not have the instant push for Crokes as Fergal Breathnach won a free for Na Fianna which was converted, the twopoint margin remaining.

But the Crokes’ surge was coming. Alex Considine’s driving run was initially held up by Na Fianna’s Jonathan Treacy with a top block but play was brought back for an earlier free which Oisin O’Rorke scored from.

He equalised the game soon after from another placed ball and when

Currie missed with a tough free, coming off the outside of the post, there was finally a feeling that Kilmacud would get out of this hole.

From the puck-out, O’Carroll picked up loose ball from nowhere and fired over the all-important point to go ahead for the first time.

Hayes was then spotted in space, behind the play, with Barry O’Rorke laying off for him to coolly slot the final point of the tie.

Na Fianna went long in search of a goal but Kilmacud held on for their semi-final spot.

CUALA’S Peadar O’Cofaigh Byrne, pictured right along with Ballyboden St Enda’s Ross McGarry was presented with his Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star awards this week following his performances for Dublin during 2017.

The awards were voted for by a panel of GAA legends which includes Oisin McConville, Andy McEntee, Donal Og Cusack and Mattie Kenny.

O’Cofaigh Byrne was named in the fullback line as he helped the sky blues win the Leinster title with wins over Meath, Longford, Kildare and Louth before winning an All-Ireland quarter-final against Clare on a 2-11 to 0-10 scoreline. Their run eventually came to an end against Derry in the All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park, 0-17 to 0-14.

Kerry’s All-Ireland Minor winning forward, David Clifford, was named as Electric Ireland Minor Star Footballer of the Year.

Clifford was a key figure as Kerry secured their fourth Minor All-Ireland title in four years. The Fossa clubman scored 1-10 in the semi-final win over Cavan and 4-4 as Kerry defeated Derry in the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Final.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

They both had scores, blocks, bumps, bruises and a lot of fun on the bus home. Many thanks to both clubs for their fantastic hospitality.

This week’s Cuala development fund lotto jackpot will be €12,500.

Our lucky dip winners last week were Eamonn McGuirk and Rob Hartnett.

Currie drawing the benefits as they owned the ball around the middle exchanges.

Crokes gave away plenty of frees during this phase and it put them on the back foot but they eventually got a foothold with Whitely nicking two points in quick succession while Caolan Conway also cleared the bar twice to trim the gap to a more manageable four points.

That deficit was reduced further to two points after the break but Na Fianna still had their noses in front with 10 minutes left.

Whitely, though, was to

STAR TURN

0-17 to 0-15 victory over Na Fianna on Sunday.

Further details to be confirmed.

Well done to the minor A hurlers who beat St Jude’s, 2-28 to 3-10 in the championship and the second minor hurling team who had a good win over Lucan Sarsfields in the Minor C. Congrats to the senior camogie team who beat Ballyboden 5-20 to 0-5 in the Shield semi-final.

Hard luck to the third hurling team who lost to Naomh Mearnog in the AHL3, 0-15 to 2-20, in their final league game.

Our senior footballers take on Ballymun Kickhams in the semifinal of the Dublin senior football championship next Saturday, October 14 at 5pm in Parnell Park.

All support welcomed and encouraged.

SHANKILL

OUR juvenile academy is for both boys and girls from four to six years of age and is sponsored by O’ Donnell’s Pharmacy. It is in action every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in Shanganagh Castle. The cost is only €2

per child and there is no annual subscription.

Qualified coaches are always in attendance and all equipment is supplied free of charge. So why not come along any Saturday morning and give the academy a try?

There was fantastic excitement in the Castle on Saturday morning.

Our good friend of Shankill GAA Molly Lamb arrived together with the Brendan Martin AllIreland cup under her arm.

Training sessions were forgotten about as it was all about Molly. Hugs,

kisses, photos, claps on the back was the order of the day, even a few tears were evident as we finally realised that the ladies had done it after so many disappointments.

Molly and the Dublin team are brilliant role models for our boys and girls to follow.

Thank you so much for bringing the cup to Shankill, another unforgettable experience. Plenty of action this weekend, on Saturday our U-9 hurlers were in Bray and we had the Wanderers girls in the Castle. The U-13 girls

football team lost by four points to Na Fianna in the cup semi-final, we are all so proud of them, what a splendid performance.

On Sunday, the U-10 girls footballers played St Mary’s in the Castle.

Well done to all our new coaches who completed the Foundation coaching course on Friday night.

The ladies adult football team is doing great with in excess of 20 people turning out for training.

All abilities are catered for so check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies Facebook group, e-mail

stevedavis203@gmail. com or contact Steve on 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team have ambitions to climb up through the league divisions so new players are always welcome; contact Kevin on 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact secretary.shankill@ dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club where everybody knows your name.

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The Three Rock Rockets lead out the club’s first team ahead of an EY Hockey League game last season against Instonians. Picture: Adrian Boehm

Rockets taking flight Rathfarnham club set to host Ireland’s first ParaHockey fixtures at their Grange Road home with Monkstown and Railway Union up and running  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

THREE Rock Rovers will host Ireland’s first ParaHockey games on Saturday afternoon as their Rockets welcome the Monkstown Strikers and the Railway Union Railblazers to Grange Road.

It comes 11 months after the formation of the Rockets, a hockey team for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. The three teams will play a six-a-side blitz on Saturday from 1.30pm before taking in the men’s EY Hockey League game between Three Rock Rovers and Glenanne at 3pm.

“ParaHockey started in Three Rock last November and has been growing in Ireland ever since then, spreading now to Monkstown and

Railway Union,”Three Rock’s Siobhan Madeley, one of the groups key co-ordinators, said of the new initiative.

“For the last year, the Rockets have been training each week but there has been no club matches possible until now so we decided that our men’s first team’s first home game of the season was the perfect time to get this going.”

“We are thrilled to get to this point; it was great to get it started, providing hockey on an inclusive basis for all people of all abilities and it has been a lot of fun!”

Madeley had seen the power of ParaHockey across the continent in her role, working for the European Hockey Federation. The continental organisation has run their European Championships in conjunction with ParaHockey events

since 2011 with Madeley helping Three Rock to use the learnings and best practice to set up the team.

The Rockets travelled to the Euros in Amsterdam as Ireland’s representative in August in their first formal games and they are now looking forward to more regular outings.

Monkstown started their strikers group in the spring with a six-week trial which was successful enough to be formally introduced on a weekly basis for the last five weeks at the Rathdown school base. Sandymount club Railway Union also started in the last six weeks.

“It is great that it is three of the established clubs who have taken on parahockey and it looks like more will follow with Lisnagarvey in Ulster looking to field a team in the near future.”

A feature for each club is the support from key club members. The Rockets are coached by Rovers first team and Irish underage international coach with the first team players regularly providing sessions and meet and greets. At Monkstown, Irish international midfielder Stephen Cole is one of the key coaches.

It has also been a galvanising movement for a new group of volunteers in the clubs.

“We are now getting a lot of Gaisce Award students helping out as part of their community service element, doing something fun and giving back to their local community. Wesley College has been very supportive and is excited to have their students involved. The challenge is now for other clubs and we are looking forward to start ParaHockey growing further.”