Irish Daily Star - 2021-11-23

BLAME IT ALL ON HIS ROOTS... OTS... IS FEARR AN STAR Tuesday November 23 2021 €1.80 (inc vat) POCH IN TALKS AS CARRICK BLASTS FLOPS BACK PAGE Villarreal v Man United ...HE SHOWED UP ON ROOF! GARTH JETS IN TO LAUNCH CROKER GIGS - SEE PAGES 8&9 2021’s BEsT TELLY REVEALED INsIDE SEE PAGES 26&27 COVID MAYHEM LASHED KIDNAP AND TORTURE ORDEAL: Kevin Lunney Lunney: I will be scarred forever KEVIN Lunney said the physical scars and mental trauma of being kidnapped and assaulted will remain with him for the rest of his life. The Quinn Industrial Holdings businessman also said in a victim impact statement he thinks every day of the effect the ordeal has had on his wife and children. Three men convicted of abducting and torturing Mr Lunney will be sentenced next month. •SEE PAGES 10&11 TONY IT DOWN, , DOC SEE Mary Lou attacks Christmas lockdown ‘hype’ - as Martin says jabs can still save us BATTLE: CMO Dr Tony Holohan yesterday hinted at possible restrictions while SF leader McDonald (left) and the Taoiseach favour a different approach SEE PAGES 4&5

2 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Domino’s add jobs to menu PIZZA giant Domino’s are serving up 650 new roles across the country as they gear up for a major expansion. The jobs will be available all over Ireland as stores add to their 2,200 workers across 86 Irish stores. Dominos has recently opened a new store in Dublin’s Liffey Valley and has plans to open more than ten new stores over the next two years. Scott Bush, CEO of Domino’s Pizza Group Ireland, said: “Taking a job at Domino’s can lead to all sorts of opportunities; I started in the business as a driver in Australia 18 years ago and worked my way up.” Machete attacker on trial AN APPRENTICE film studio electrician will go on trial tomorrow. Martin Cunningham (27) is charged with attempting to murder Kenneth Fitzsimons (41) at Liam Mellows Road, Finglas, D11 on April 10, 2019. Mr Cunningham with an address at Warrenstown Drive, Mulhuddart, D15 also faces two other charges in relation to the same incident. He is also accused of assaulting the victim on the same occasion as well as producing a machete. He pleaded not guilty to the charges yesterday. Rap over attack on a TV set A MAN who broke his mother’s television by punching it has been banned from speaking to her for three years. Sheriff John Rafferty imposed the contact ban upon Scott Mitchell (30) at Dundee Sheriff Court after hearing how he kicked off in the home of his mother, Wilma Milne. Mitchell, from Dundee, Scotland, admitted shouting and swearing at his mother and punching a TV in the city’s Balunie Drive on July 5. He also admitted pushing PC Greg Dempster. Silverfish in homes hunt PEST experts have reported a 47 per cent rise in callouts to deal with silverfish invasions. Rentokil have warned home and business owners to be on the lookout for the nocturnal pests as they recorded the jump between October 2020 and 2021. The top five counties are Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Monaghan and Donegal. Boris makes pig’s ear of it NEW COPS ‘LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER’ Trainees forced onto the frontline without the necessary protections MEETING: President Frank Thorton at the GRA conference in Killarney BESTIES: Boris and (inset) Peppa TRAINEE gardai are being forced onto the frontline “like lambs to the slaughter”, the head of the force’s largest association said. Speaking to The Star at the annual conference of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) in Killarney, Co Kerry, President Frank Thornton said that many gardai in training are already out on the field due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but they’re without batons and even handcuffs. “How is the Commissioner treating these men and women expecting them to work four days on, four off, for €187 a week? “No protective equipment, no batons, no handcuffs. You’re throw- ing lambs to the slaughter here. “And agaim, there is an additional responsibility then on ourselves,” he revealed. “These guys aren’t ready for it, the programme isn’t designed for this.” Garda Thornton, who works in the Limerick area, also spoke out against the lack of consultation with the GRA on the creation of the new ‘anti-corruption unit,’ which he says has in some ways ‘tarnished’ decent hardworking officers. “We’ll always welcome oversight, governance, that’s no problem, but ■ BORIS Johnson’s sanity has been ■questioned after he compared Peppa Pig to a “Picasso hairdryer genius” in a speech. The British PM also likened himself to Moses, quoted Lenin and impersonated a car by booming: “Broom broom brah brah!” In a 20-minute speech to ■business leaders, Johnson was seen yanking through papers on the podium for five minutes before slamming civil servants for not being creative enough to dream up cash-cow Peppa Pig. He also demanded to know if his audience had visited Peppa Pig World after he toured it at the weekend with his wife Carrie (33) and one of his six known children Wilf, one. After the speech, droves of disgusted, furious Brits flooded social media asking if Johnson had lost his mind. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey raged: “Businesses are crying out for clarity. Instead, all they got was Boris Johnson rambling on about Peppa Pig.” there is a distinct issue with the fact that in some quarters we are being tarnished, we are being categorised. “It’s like this big beat of the drum, here comes anti-corruption. Why wouldn’t they have called it counter corruption? Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will not attend the three-day GRA conference this year as he’s at a pre-planned engagement abroad with Interpol. Notice But Garda Thornton says the Commissioner had two month’s notice about the conference, and he and many mem- bers are extremely disappointed that he’s not meeting with them this week. “I think regardless, we are the biggest cohort in An Garda Siochana, it would be my number one priority to be here. “We are the absolute blood vessels of the whole organisation. I’m not happy with the fact that he’s not here. I have said that most of the anger and frustration is directed at him.” Garda Thornton says his almost 13,000 members are frustrated that there is a massive lack of consultation coming from management. ABSENT: Garda Drew Harris ■■Paul hEALY At the GRA conference in Killarney DAILY MILLIONS 1 1 13 2 10 MON 2:00pM - NO wiNNer 13 2 MON 9.00pM - NO wiNNer 18 4 6 9 14 4 22 17 ● GAlWAY 7 20 16 23 22 9 8 10 ● CORK WEATHER NEAR YOU TODAY Summary: Dry but mostly cloudy ISEIR NoRTHwEST CoAST It is going to be mostly dull with cloudy skies and possibly with occasional spells of rain. 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ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3 a c t r e s s f i l m s NeW sHOW FEELING FAB: Dixon A lesha puts in work... TV JUDGE Alesha Dixon says she tries to like herself more every day, telling Women’s Health UK that she is in a healthier headspace than 10 years ago. Diet The Britain’s Got Talent judge used to rely on Red Bull and Maltesers when filming the show — but she now has healthier habits, adding that fitness has been her “saviour.” The singer-songwriter (43) said: “Every day I try to like myself more.I regret things, but that’s human. I’m in a better headspace compared to 10 years ago.” HACKERS: Lawrence Jen’s trauma forever JEnnIfER Lawrence has said the trauma of having explicit images of herself published online by hackers will never go away. Lawrence recalled the time in 2014 when iCloud hackers leaked nude photos of her, and other celebrities, online. Body Hunger Games star Lawrence (31) told Vanity Fair magazine: “Anybody can go look at my naked body without my consent, any time of the day. “Somebody in france just published them. “My trauma will exist forever.” Hel’ of a suit HELENA Christensen ●turns heads in a series of sizzling Instagram snaps to promote her fashion label. The Danish supermodel (52), donned a white shirt and tie set, plus a black number as she showed off her “used” section for charity. She captioned the ●cool post on Instagram: “Vintage and secondhand @ staerkandchristensen.” BONO’S daughter Eve felt the long arm of the law – as she was “arrested” while filming for TV series Emerald yesterday. Talented actress Eve (30) is set to star in the comedy drama — and was snapped filming in Sutton, north Dublin. Her character vomited as she was arrested by gardai for drinking alcohol in a graveyard. She was wearing black trousers and a patterned coat as she was led away by gardai. Eve is working alongside Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene and Eva Birthistle who play sisters. The dark comedy drama was seen filming at the Forty Foot in Dublin. Bottle Eve was wearing a woolly hat and using a hot water bottle to keep warm in between scenes. The series, which also stars Brendan Gleeson, airs on Apple TV next year. GREEN GILLS: Actress Eve Hewson is ‘arrested’ during filming new TV series Emerald at Sutton cemetery yesterday It’s heave Hewson... STAR pukeS In cemeTeRy & IS nAbbed In Tv SceneS ■■Laura COLGAN SICKIE: Eve vomits (top) in graveyard and struggles with cop; (left) glam look on red carpet

4 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR GOVERNMENT No boost in PUP for club staff R number revealed ■ A RESEARCH team led by University of Limerick has described the calculations behind the ‘R-number’ used to guide the Government in its response to COViD-19. “There are a number of scientific challenges in applying these models that ■ required us to combine statistical and mathematical techniques based on the expertise of several people in iEMAG,” said Prof James Gleeson. A hairy situation ■ ■■Ferghal BLANEY THE Taoiseach has ruled out increasing the PUP for laid-off nightclub workers, and wants publicans to give them a job instead. The Cabinet is fighting increasing calls for new wage supports for the hospitality industry after imposing the new midnight drinking curfew last week that saw many lose their jobs. Restaurants, hotels and bar owners say they have been finding it tough to fill vacancies as they’re gradually reopened over the past number of months. But Micheal Martin said he and ministers are looking at ways of pubs, restaurants and other daytime hospitality “absorbing” those in the night-time trade who have lost jobs or hours. Measures Speaking in Cork yesterday, he said: “In relation to SECTOR: Punters Pandemic Unemployment Payment, again, that has come way, way down to about 60,000 [workers] from about 600,000. “We’ll do an assessment as to whether hospitality can absorb any staff that may not be fully retained in the night-time economy because of measures we have taken, that’s something we’ll assess as well.” DAIL CHAIRMAN OFF WITH COVID ONE of the most senior politicians in the Dáil has been struck down by Covid. Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, the chairman of the Dáil, has confirmed that he has tested positive. Mr Ó Fearghaíl will be self-isolating at home for a week until next Monday. A spokesman said: “The Ceann Comhairle will work from home and will carry out some online engagements.” inFECTED: Sean THE Hair and Beauty industry Confederation (HABiC) is calling for customers to remain diligent throughout the winter period to ensure the sector can remain open, amidst the fourth wave of the pandemic. in order to protect staff and customers, ■HABiC is re-stating the need for customers to wear masks correctly and at all times in salons and practice hand hygiene. ‘We must (with a bit ■ MARY LOU BLASTS ■ ‘GOVERNMENT IS XMAS LOCKDOWN TALK PLAYING CATCH UP’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said talk of a Christmas lockdown needs to stop. She said the Government lacks a plan to cope with the latest wave of COVID-19 — and that plans to ramp up the booster programme and roll out discounted antigen tests need to speed up. Ms McDonald said: “That’s what’s been sadly lacking here. “I recognise that all of this is difficult. A pandemic is difficult. “This virus is awful. I know. I was one of the very many people who are sick with the virus. “But what we’ve had is a Government that has been consistently a day late and a dollar short. “So even now as we’re speaking today in terms of antigen testing, in terms of rolling out the booster vaccine, it’s too slow. “So I think there needs to be a catch up, there needs to be a big push. Those booster vaccines are really, really important.” Restrictions Ms McDonald said speculation surrounding a Christmas lockdown is not helpful. She said: “I don’t think that anybody at this stage should be hyping up any talk of lockdowns or mass restrictions. “At the end of the day, people have to live, businesses have to function. “The Government has to do its job and get ahead of this, and then the rest of us need to use our cop on and just be thoughtful and smart about how we conduct ourselves.” Ms McDonald also urged the public to continue to follow public health guidelines. She said: “I think all of us need to realise that the virus is still around. “So we need to just be smart and WARninG: Murphy ■■Olivia KELLEHER & Robbie KANE thoughtful and do all of the things that we know contribute to our safety, whether it’s mask wearing and keeping a bit of distance and so on.” Meanwhile, primary school children will begin to receive COVID-19 vaccines next year if it is approved for use in children by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), Taoiseach Micheal FACinG THE WAVE: (l-r) McDonald, Taoiseach and Holohan PEOPLE Before Profit has called on the government to take urgent action to stem the spread of covid infections in schools. PBP Education spokesperson Paul Murphy TD pointed to reports of thousands of primary school pupils and teachers being out sick with COVID each day and said that the Government Martin said. Mr Martin said that it is unlikely that children in the five to 11 age group will receive their vaccines before Christmas. Mr Martin said that pending approval from NIAC and the EMA the jabs for younger children may begin next year. Vaccines are currently authorised for use in people aged 12 and older. Mr Martin said: “We will have to go to NIAC here but I would support the roll out to children in due course once it’s authorised by the relevant authorities who have the clinical expertise to make that can no longer maintain the mantra that schools are simply safe enough already. He called for the Government to immediately re-instate the test and trace system in schools and to provide proper ventilation systems, CO2 monitors and HEPA filters in schools. Mr Murphy said: “The recommendation but that’s something we will look at very closely.” “We have to get the recommendation from the EMA, similar to the FDA, and that I believe is due within the next week or two. “But then, there will be a different calibration here because the dosage for children will be much lower than the dosage for adults so that is a difference. “You are looking at a much lower volume of vaccine for children compared to adults but it’s something on the horizon and on the agenda but again it’s all in the context of the advice we will receive from NIAC and the medical experts.” Mr Martin said giving the vaccines to primary school children is “on the horizon and on the agenda.” Research “The CMO and others are conscious of what’s going on in the European level and what’s going on in the United States in terms of FDA approval and the research on the vaccine and children and its efficacy.” The Taoiseach also said that a lockdown is not inevitable despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases. There were a further 5,634 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland yesterday. There were 684 patients in hospitals with the virus, with 126 in intensive care. CMO Dr Tony Holohan is warning people against using antigen tests if they have symptoms of COVID-19. He insists people with symptoms need to take a PCR test. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is bringing a memo to Cabinet today that could see the Government subsidise the tests. Dr Holohan said: “So if you have symptoms, a PCR test is the right test. An antigen test is not the test for you.” ‘Schools are not protected’ Government has been guilty of putting their heads in the sand when it comes to schools. “When they withdrew contact tracing from schools in September, I warned this policy of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ would backfire, but they continued to push a one-sided mantra that schools are safe.”

ISEIR DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5 TOLD PICK UP PACE IRISH be let live of cop on)’ FLAMES OF ANgEr: Protest in Brussels also (below) and (above) lockdown in Vienna LEADERS CALL FOR CALM AuTHOrITIES across Europe were pleading for patience, calm and vaccinations as Covid spikes upwards again in the face of antilockdown demos. Those who abused the protests to foment violence were called “idiots” by Dutch prime minister Mark rutte. Marches from Zagreb to rome and from Vienna to Brussels and rotterdam, bringing tens of thousands on to the streets, all shared the message from coronavirus-weary crowds that they had had enough. “Not able to work where you want work, to be where you want to be. That’s not what we stand for, that’s not freedom,” said Eveline Denayer in Brussels. “we live in western Europe and we just want to be free, how we were before.” government leaders and Eu officials all made clear that a return to bygone days was still out of the question. But much of the discontent is targeted at politicians who had promised that vaccinations would bring freedom. with the Delta variant meaning contagion remains rampant, Eu governments are being forced to reimpose constraints and tougher restrictions. Anti-vaxxer: I’m the king of this court A WELL-KNOWN anti-vaccination campaigner has told a court that he is the king and the judge is a public servant. Antonio Mureddu (44) appeared at Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal yesterday facing road traffic charges. He is charged with having no insurance, using a fraudulent license plate and failing to give information to gardai at Meencarragh, Ballybofey on October 23. The Italian national, with an address at Main Street, Headford, Co Galway, was stopped by Garda Michael Kilcoyne. Garda Kilcoyne noted that Mureddu’s Alfa Romeo had the letters The I Job instead of the license plate 09G19485. Judge Raymond Finnegan asked him if he had a solicitor and Mr Mureddu said he didn’t need one. He told Judge Finnegan: “I am the king and you are the public servant.” The judge adjourned the case to December 13. Mr Mureddu made headlines earlier this year when he appeared in a video spurring on a man with Covid to leave Letterkenny Hospital. The man, Joe McCarron, later died. Nepal halts jabs ■ ■■Stephen MAGUIRE THE resumption of India supplying COVID-19 jabs to the global COVAX vaccine-sharing platform after eight months was delayed yesterday when Nepal requested a postponement. The Serum Institute of India, the world’s ■biggest vaccine maker, was scheduled to ship Covishield doses through COVAX to Nepal but the country now wants them only around November 29, sources said. BOOZERS FACE XMAS CLOSURE HOSPITALITY venues in the North face a shutdown over Christmas if Covid-19 cases continue to rise, the Health Minister warned yesterday. Robin Swann spoke yesterday during an Assembly debate on regulations, but said shutdowns were “not inevitable”. It came as Stormont ministers met to drum up plans to curtail Covid but failed to reach an agreement. COurT: Mureddu wArNINg: Swann Delta dying out THE Delta variant could mutate itself into ■extinction and already has done so in Japan, according to scientists. It comes as Japan is recording just 140 cases of the virus each day despite having been badly hit by the more infectious strain three months ago. Cases peaked at around 23,000 a day in ■August but have dropped significantly — on Friday, only 16 new cases were in Tokyo.

6 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR JURY FACE A LENGTHY MURDER TRIAL IN COURT ■■Olivia KELLEHER A JURY has been sworn in to intent to cause serious harm. hear the trial of a middle aged Mr Justice Michael McGrath woman accused of murdering as a trespasser on September 4, told the jury of seven men and her brother at his home in the 2019 with intent to cause serious harm having at that time a last in the region of three five women that the case could Lough on the southside of Cork city in September 2019. knife. Ms Jones also entered a weeks to a month. Helen Jones (54) of Cahergal not guilty plea in relation to Over 150 witnesses are due to Avenue in Mayfield, Cork this charge. be called over the course of the appeared before the Central lengthy trial. Criminal Court sitting in the Plea Justice McGrath asked that city where she pleaded not Her co-accused 43-year-old the jury refrain from discussing the case with family, guilty to a charge of murdering Keith O’Hara, also of Cahergal Paul Jones, on September 4, Avenue, also pleaded not guilty friends or acquaintances, and 2019 at 108 Bandon Road, The to the same charge of murder. following reports in the media. Lough in Cork. He entered a not guilty plea Prosecuting Senior Counsel Mr Jones was in his fifties at to a charge of entering as a Siobhan Langford will outline the time of his death. trespasser 108 Bandon Road on of the State’s case this morning Miss Jones was also charged September 4, 2019 with the the with the witnesses anticipated with entering 108 Bandon Road to start giving evidence later. KILLED: Paul Jones (55) ACCUSED: Helen Jones (54) ASSAULT RAP ALL IRELAND STAR: IT WAS SELF DEFENCE Dublin ace accused of punching player while watching match claims: I felt under attack... AN ALL-IrELAND winning footballer accused of assaulting a player at a match two years ago claimed he acted in self-defence in order to remove himself from a melee that broke out on the sideline. Dublin footballer Cormac Costello (27) was a spectator at a game when he allegedly struck Naomh Mearnog player Aodan Fee with one punch in the mouth after a sideline tackle crossed over into the spectators. Mr Costello, a key member of the county’s team that won six All- Ireland titles in a row, denied assaulting Aodan Fee causing him harm at Naomh Mearnog GAA in Portmarnock on July 6, 2019. Battling The accused, of Lorcan Crescent in Santry, claimed he acted in self-defence to get out of the situation after he claimed he was struck by Mr Fee during the melee that broke out during a Division 2 match between Naomh Mearnog and Whitehall Colmcille. Mr Fee told Swords District Court yesterday that while he and Whitehall player Luke McCarthy were battling for the ball they went at speed across the HEArING: Mr Fee at court in Swords ■■Nicola DONNELLY sideline into the crowd of spectators. Mr Fee claimed Mr Costello started to pull out of him and jostled him. He then claimed Mr Costello struck him on the face, leaving his front tooth chipped, and his “mouth was shredded”. “It was a very, very solid punch. It was very, very painful,” Mr Fee said, claiming he had never been struck as hard before. Mr Fee claimed he was “very scared for my safety” because it was not normal for a spectator to touch a player. Mr Costello, who plays for Whitehall Colmcille but was a spectator at the match because he had commitments with the Dublin senior team the following week, claimed the two players, Mr Fee and Mr McCarthy, “came at speed towards me”, and he put his two hands up to push them back. “Then the three of us ended up tangled together. I tried to separate the two players and Mr Fee grabbed me and I grabbed him. He drove his head into my chest and swung at me, clipping the side of my head,” Mr Costello, who works as a school teacher, claimed. “I got punched in the side of the head. I was afraid. I pushed away to break from his hold,” Mr Costello said. “I didn’t want to be there. I felt under attack. He pulled me down. I couldn’t break away. He was swinging at me and attacking me. I was scared.” Mr Costello told defence barrister Breffni Gordon: “He seemed to lose the plot.” He claimed he pushed Mr Fee away with force and that he did not mean to cause harm to anyone. “I was trying to remove myself from the situation,” he said. Mr Costello denied punching Mr Fee in the mouth, claiming “they came into me”. Footage “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The only way to get out was to push. “My action was a push. I know what I did. I pushed away as hard as I could,” said Mr Costello. Video footage of the match, which was described as being of poor quality, was played for Judge David King, showing the melee taking place on the far side of the pitch. After hearing all of the evidence, Judge King adjourned the case until Thursday when he will give his verdict. SIDELINE SCUFFLE: Cormac Costello at court yesterday and (left) in action for Dublin ACQUITTED: David Ward Cousin cleared of killing pet dog ■■Declan BRENNAN A MAN has been acquitted of recklessly firing a shotgun into his cousin’s home, killing his dog. David Ward (36), of The Beeches, Clonshaugh Woods, Clonshaugh, Coolock, had pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and reckless discharge at Belcamp Lane, Dublin 17, on September 17, 2016. His trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard somebody fired shots into the back of the John Ward’s home. One shot wounded one of his dogs which later died. Mr Ward’s defence lawyer Keith Spencer BL told the jury there was no doubt that shots were fired on the night, but that his client was not involved. Failure Yesterday, Judge Elma Sheahan discharged the jury after directing it to acquit Mr Ward. It followed an application by Mr Spencer who said the failure by gardaí to secure CCTV footage which could corroborate his client’s alibi meant he could not get a fair trial. Judge Sheahan noted that due to operational reasons there was a delay of eight weeks in gardai interviewing Mr Ward. Scammer stole €12k in ‘rents’ A MAN who stole €12,000 though a rental scam has been remanded on bail pending sentence in February. Anthony Byrne (40) had access to the property through his work with a contractor when he placed an ad for the property on daft.ie using a fictitious name and a doctored contract. Byrne of Miltown Meadows, Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co Meath, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to four charges of inducing another to pay him €3,000 by deception and use of a false instrument at Applewood Crescent, Swords, Co Dublin, between September 13 and 14, 2020.

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ISEIR 8 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 EMOTIONAL BROOKS LANDS TRIBUTE ACT: Trevor ‘I need friends and low cases’ A GARTH Brooks tribute act is disappointed after having to cancel a gig due to COVID concerns — despite demand rocketing. Trevor Smith has been fronting the eight-piece tribute act Friends in Low Places for 12 years and says there has been a huge amount of interest since Brooks announced his five Croke Park concerts next year. “My phone has been hopping since the concerts were announced both for bookings and people asking for tickets — people think I’ve a direct line to the man,” he said. “Truth is I’ve never even seen him play live so I’ll be queuing up online for the tickets like everyone else. I think he has fans from nine to 90 years old. The amount of young people at our gigs who know all the words to all the songs is unbelievable.” Dodgy However, despite the renewed popularity, the future still looks uncertain for live gigs. “We had about 16 gigs lined up for the coming months but that’s all looking dodgy now,” said Trevor. “We had a big fundraiser lined up for Meath GAA club Drumbarragh in Kells next weekend and almost 400 tickets were sold but we had to pull the plug as the numbers are too high. I am really disappointed... we were so looking forward to playing live again but for safety reasons, we had to postpone the event.” Ireland is in my jeans... ● IT FEELS LIKE HOME SAYS COUNTRY SINGER EMOTIONAL: Teary-eyed Garth Brooks yesterday A TEARFUL Garth Brooks said the 2014 concert controversy felt like “a death in the family”, and admitted he was too hurt to return to Ireland before yesterday. But as the country star landed in Dublin yesterday to officially announce his two new dates for Croke Park next September, he said all is forgiven and admitted: “I never dreamed this day would come.” “I will just be real honest with you, I thought it was long gone,” Brooks said. The emotional star went on: “We heard about two months ago it was possible… we didn’t want to get our hopes up, so we just talked amongst each other. ● 2014 ROW ‘LIKE A DEATH’ ■■Katie GALLAGHER “Even two weeks ago they still hadn’t voted or approved anything. Giddy “So then when we got the call that it was going to happen and we were going to come over here, I just didn’t want to be too giddy and then when you get to walk out on that stage, God, that will be awesome.” Dressed in double denim, topped off with his EXCITEMENT: Garth Brooks fans at Dublin’s Croke Park yesterday as he announced the two shows for next year GOT FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: Garth Brooks on the roof of Croker, where he’ll play next September ● ‘I’D LOVE FIVE GIGS...’ trademark cowboy hat and cowboy boots, Brooks burst into Croker in true country style yesterday morning. Years after 400,000 fans were left disappointed when he cancelled five scheduled gigs due to a planning dispute, Garth said the press conference marked his first time in the country since. Swallowing back tears, he said: “We just stayed quiet, and I thought we would stay quiet forever. I can’t believe the call came.” He added that playing to an Irish crowd will be “heaven” after the controversy in 2014, which he admits he was not prepared for. The top-selling solo artist in US history said he had never experienced anything like the incident in his life or career, adding: “That is why I kept thinking, surely this is going to fix itself. “Because the easy thing was, OK, if I understand what the

ISEIR IN DUBLIN IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9 BREX’ ROD’S HEART TO SEE THE MISTAKE ‘If they forgive me, I will come back and play’ ROD Stewart has blasted Brexit as an “enormous error” and said he backs a second Scottish independence referendum. And he joked that Boris Johnson should have called him for advice before signing the historic agreement. Rod, who was slammed by Scottish nationalists after tweeting his support for the Tory leader following his December 2019 election victory, said: “Brexit has been an enormous mistake and we’re realising it too late. “There’a load of things Boris didn’t think about. He should have called me, I would have explained a couple of things to him. ■■Gerard COUZENS “I’ve always been against it, I liked things the way they were before. “What have we gained with all this? Ending up with no lorries?” Support The London-born singer, whose dad was Scottish, said of another potential Scottish referendum: “I don’t live there [Scotland], so it would be a bit presumptuous on my part to give an opinion on what future is best for the Scottish, but I will support what they decide and is good for them. I love Scotland, the country and its people.” NOT PLAIN SAILING: Rod complaint is, let’s get these done and make sure it never happens again because these people have already invested their time and stuff. “And that is how I thought it was going to go, so to hear it was actually no, I just wasn’t prepared for that. “You probably couldn’t understand it was like a death in the family to us. It hurt. It hurt, hurt, hurt. “My thing is I try not to get emotional as it’s still very fresh. It’s like something I’ve never experienced. Chapter “If it was personal for you then you know all we all felt. We all went through it together. I’ve been around the world, there is no place like this. In Ireland, it’s the people that makes it the place you want to be.” Brooks says he is finally ready to come back and “close the chapter”, saying: “The chance to play for these people is a great thing. I don’t hold a grudge against anybody. It’s for those people who had those tickets. If they forgive me I will come back and play.” Gushing about his “home” in Ireland, he went on: “I played Central Park 1997, we filmed it, but Dublin doesn’t compare. Anybody who gets to play in front of an Irish crowd... it’s the greatest gift you can get. “Croke Park is my idea of heaven.” Asked if he wanted to do five nights this time around, he admitted he’d love to but feels it would be impossible to perform a “miracle” of selling out that many tickets ever again. “I can’t imagine... for one, I don’t think we are addressing the miracle that happened in 2014,” he said with a laugh. “If that’s usual to you guys, it ain’t for us. I mean, who does numbers like that? “So, you got 400,000 hard tickets in one city, one show. It’s impossible. There’s no way we’ll do that number again. There’s just no way. “I’d love to do five, but I’d also like to be six foot five and have abs.” Garth’s new Irish dates of September 9 and 10 will mark the end of his stadium tour, and his only gig in Europe. Dublin City Council have given the green light for five dates to go ahead, so if the first two shows sell out quickly — as expected — more can be added quickly. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday through Ticketmaster at 8am.

ISEIR 10 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 HORROR ATTACKS ON QUINN ‘These scars BOILING: CCTV of the attack at service station Sentence appeal is dismissed for boxer ■■Peter DOYLE THE fists of a boxer who “rained blows down on” senior businessman Kevin Lunney would be regarded as “lethal weapons” in other countries, a senior judge said yesterday. The President of the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice George Birmingham, was commenting as an appeal from James Bernard McGovern (24), who is originally from the North, after he was jailed for three years and three months for attacking Mr Lunney and his Quinn Industrial Holdings colleague Dara O’Reilly, was dismissed. In March, McGovern had pleaded guilty to a Section 3 assault against Mr Lunney by repeatedly punching him at the Apple Green Service Station, near Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. At the same hearing at Cavan Circuit Criminal Court, McGovern also admitted a Section 2 assault against Mr O’Reilly by throwing a cup of boiling water over the Quinn executive as he sat at a table in the service station’s dining area with Mr Lunney. Severe Counsel for McGovern submitted the sentence imposed by Judge John Aylmer had GUILTY: Bernard McGovern loses appeal been too severe. Mr Lunney suffered a broken nose and potentially life-lasting damage to his eye as a result of the February 2019 attack, which began when McGovern approached the two men with a cup of boiling water in his hand. Dismissing the appeal, Mr Justice Birmingham said he had been struck by the “ferocity and savagery” of the assault against Mr Lunney which had been carried out by a “highly prolific boxer”. The judge also noted that the injuries suffered by Mr O’Reilly might have been more severe if the victim hadn’t been wearing glasses when McGovern threw a cup of boiling water in to his face. The offending, the judge said, had been carried out as an “act of revenge”. The judge also observed that Mr Lunney had “been a victim of a campaign of violence and intimidation” in a separate case. However, he said he accepted this offence “was an isolated incident and not connected to other matters”. stay forever w SAVAGERY: Kevin Lunney and (inset right) gardai at the scene of attack in Ballinagh, Co Cavan ■ lunney Tells of his family’s Trauma over kidnap & TorTure hell ThE physical scars and mental trauma of the kidnap and assault on businessman Kevin Lunney will remain with him and his family for the rest of their lives, a court heard. Mr Lunney wrote a victim impact statement which was read out at the Special Criminal Court at a sentencing hearing yesterday for the three men convicted of his abduction and torture. He said that he thinks every day of the effect the ordeal has on his wife and children, saying: “The anguish they have had to endure is a greater torment to me than the physical pain of the attack.” Mr Lunney said that he was glad that, following the verdict, he and his family had been able to “put it out of our immediate focus” but added that “events like this can never be erased and we will need to find continuing strength and solace in the support and comfort of many good people in the times ahead.” Sean Guerin SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), said the court should set a pre-mitigation sentence for the three men of between 15 years and life imprisonment. Knife He said aggravating factors included the “severity and viciousness” of the assault on September 17, 2019. He also pointed to the evidence that it was planned and included surveillance of Mr Lunney. Ahead of the assault, the men abducted him from outside his home, then drove him to an isolated location. His attackers then beat him with a wooden bat and carved QIH – a reference to Quinn Industrial Holdings – into his chest with a knife at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding in the three-judge, non-jury court, yesterday heard pleas by lawyers for the three men and said the court will pass ■■Eoin REYNOLDS sentence next month on December 20. In his statement yesterday, Mr Lunney said the campaign of intimidation against Quinn Industrial Holdings, of which he is a director, “was intensely difficult for those directly targeted and a cause of much apprehension and fear in the wider community”. Conversely, he said, the “raw emotion and solidarity” from co-workers, friends and the community had been “one of the most affirming and humbling experiences of my life”. Target Addressing the men convicted of assaulting him, he said: “I don’t know the reason why the defendants decided to do what they did. I don’t know them or they me, and I don’t know whether their absence of any personal agenda diminishes or aggravates what they have done.” On a human level, he said he was saddened that they have ruined their own lives. He added: “I sympathise with their families in the anguish they are enduring today. “Neither can I fathom the intent or reasoning that encouraged and enticed them to commit this crime. “I trust that those involved now realise that there will never be a place in our community for violence, or any other form of intimidation.” In his testimony earlier this year, Mr Lunney said that he was bundled into the boot of an Audi near his home and driven to a container where he was threatened and told to resign as a director of Quinn Industrial Holdings and to put a stop to litigation with which he was involved north and south of the border. His attackers stripped him to his boxer shorts, doused him in bleach, broke his leg with two blows of a wooden bat, beat him on the ground, cut his face and scored the letters QIH

ISEIR DIRECTOR will ith us’ tARgeteD: Kevin Lunney was targeted as part of campaign of intimidation against Quinn Industrial Holdings IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11 DRIVERS WARNED OVER FOGGY ROADS DANGER MOTORISTS are being warned about treacherous foggy conditions with temperatures set to plummet to as low as -1C. A yellow fog warning in place for all of Munster is in place until 10am today and Met Eireann expects the chilly temperatures to last for the foreseeable future. A forecaster said: “Frost will clear in the morning to leave a largely dry day with sunny spells, though mist and fog will linger in some areas. “The best of the sunshine will be over the southern half of the country, with cloudier conditions ■■Laura COLGAN further north. “Highest temperatures of 6 to 9C in a light variable breeze. “Tuesday night will be dry in Leinster and Munster with frost developing in places and lowest temperatures of -1 to 3C. “Ulster and Connacht will be milder and cloudier with lows of 3 to 7 degrees. HAZARDOUS: Fog on roads “After a dry start, rain will develop in the northwest and will spread across the provinces overnight.” Tomorrow will see sunny spells and scattered showers sweep across the country. The forecaster added: “On Wednesday morning, rain will move southeastwards over Leinster and Munster and will clear by noon. Sunny spells and scattered showers will follow from the northwest.” ■ TRIO CONVICTED OF BRUTAL BEATING TO BE SENTENCED NEXT MONTH cOnvIcteD: Alan O’Brien and (right) Darren Redmond, along with a third man, known as ‘YZ’, were found guilty of the crime carried out in 2019 into his chest with a Stanley knife. They left him bloodied, beaten and shivering on a country road at Drumcoghill in Co Cavan where he was discovered by a man driving a tractor. Following a trial at the Special Criminal Court, Alan O’Brien (40), of Shelmalier Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, Darren Redmond (27), from Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 and a man known as YZ, were convicted of false imprisonment and intentionally causing harm to Mr Lunney at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019. Crime Detective Superintendent James O’Leary yesterday told the court that YZ has 180 previous convictions including one for impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a person who had committed a murder. He received a six-year sentence at the Central Criminal Court for that offence. The other offences related to road traffic matters and theft and were heard at District Court level. Alan O’Brien, who is also known as Alan Rooney, has 40 previous convictions including one for robbing €12,000 from an elderly gentleman in Virginia, Co Cavan for which he received a fully suspended four-year sentence. Darren Redmond has two previous convictions, one for possession of a knife and one for criminal damage. None of the three had any “appreciable employment history,” Supt O’Leary said. The superintendent agreed with Michael O’Higgins SC, for YZ, that the purpose of the offences against Mr Lunney was to “remove people who were legitimately in control of Quinn Industrial Holdings, making vacancies for other people”. YZ, the superintendent agreed, was not going to benefit from that but was the “muscle” hired to “do the dirty work”. The court also made an order that YZ, whose identity has been protected by a court order, can be named from midnight on December 13 next. YZ is due before the Circuit Court on unrelated matters.

12 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR CARNAGE ON THE STREETS DUTIES: Bryan Collins Head’s concern at sub scarcity A PRIMARy school principal has revealed that he has had to give up many of his management duties to teach classes because of the chronic shortage of substitute teachers. Bryan Collins, principal of Scoil Naomh Feichin in termonfeckin, Co Louth, said he dreads the phone ringing in case it leads to a futile search for a substitute teacher in the greater Drogheda area. “We are patching holes to keep the schools afloat,” he said. on November 1 this year, as students returned after the midterm break, substitute cover could only be provided for 24 out of 65 teachers in the area who were unable to attend school because of illness or CovID-19 restrictions on that day. Symptoms Mr Collins hopes parents in the community can be made aware of the problem, which may lead to schools having to send students home. he said: “All schools are experiencing major problems trying to find subs. As classes can no longer be divided up, due to CovID-19 restrictions, and as teachers, who would normally come to work with cold symptoms or minor illnesses, cannot now do so, we’re facing into the perfect storm.” Charges over sex offences A youth has been charged with exposing himself and performing a lewd act in public. the 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was remanded on bail after appearing yesterday at the Dublin Children’s Court. he was accused of both exposing his penis to a female at a location close to his Dublin home in December last year and of masturbating on a date in March 2021 in the same area. he was 14 at the time. Judge treasa Kelly remanded the boy, accompanied to court by his parents, to appear again next month to enter a plea. ‘I saw bodIes fly through through the aIr’ five dead and 40 injured as car ploughs into Xmas parade hoRRoR: An SUV speeds past moments before ploughing into a crowd RAPPER Darrell Brooks Jr sings to a camera in front of a motor he is said to have used to kill and mow down crowds. the Suv ploughed through a packed Christmas parade in Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring 48. the five people who died in the tragedy on Sunday were revealed to be aged between 52 and 81. At least six children who were taking part in the annual spectacle were left in a critical condition. A man at the street event last night told how he “had to go from one crumpled body to the other to find my daughter” amid the bloodbath. Waukesha Police Chief Daniel thompson said that it was “not a terrorist event”. Horror he also said that a “person of interest” was in custody over the tragedy on Sunday as the full scale of the carnage became clear. the red Suv was hurtling at over 40mph as it careered into dance troupes involved in the celebration and crowds lining the streets to watch, before its driver smashed through barriers and sped away, leaving a massacre behind. Police Chief Thompson said one officer had fired at the vehicle on Sunday in a failed bid to stop it. Police revealed that Brooks was detained shortly after the shocking onslaught, and immediately taken into custody. the red vehicle was found parked on a driveway nearby, with its bonnet badly dented. RAPPER: Darrell Brooks in a YouTube video standing in front of his red Ford truck ■■Rohan SMYTH Witnesses last night described how on Sunday the Suv sped along the parade route and did not slow down even as it hit a schoolgirls’ dance troupe and elderly members of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, along with families sitting by the side of the road. Corey Montiho, a Waukesha school district board member, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that his daughter’s dance team – made up of girls aged between nine and 15 – was hit by the Suv. “They were pom-poms and shoes and spilled hot chocolate everywhere. I had to go from one crumpled body to the other to find my daughter,” he said. “My wife and two daughters were almost hit. “I saw bodies flying. I ran down the parade route to find my girls. “Addison, my daughter, heard someone yell ‘car’ and ran away. the IMPACT: Red jeep crashes into barriers ShoCk: People embrace as paramedics treat the injured people after a vehicle rammed crowds girls right next to her were hit.” one video showed a woman screaming “oh my God!” repeatedly as a group of young dancers was struck. It emerged that on November 5, Brooks was charged with felony bail jumping, recklessly endangering safety, battery, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer, three days earlier on November 2. he was ordered to not have any contact with a female victim. Despite one of his offences being felony bail jumping, the judge set a $1,000 (€890) bail bond, which he paid. he was released on November 19, according to court records. Scream Local reports suggested Brooks might have accidentally ran into the crowds after losing control of his car while fleeing a knife crime. Detectives are looking into theories that he might also have accelerated towards his victims in a deliberate act of terror. It could be linked to last week’s not guilty verdict delivered in the trial of Kyle Ritternhouse for shooting dead two demonstrators protesting against the police shooting of a black man. Social media profiles reveal Brooks was an amateur rapper who went by the name MathBoi Fly. He described himself as “the best underground artist in his city”. Those social media profiles have now been taken down. on Saturday, he had posted that he was “not surprised” by the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Kenosha, 50 miles away.

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 13 I’M A CELEB DRAMA TALL ORDER: Fred Strictly secure Blades REPAIR Shop frontman Jay Blades and First Dates maitre’d Fred Sirieix are the first names unveiled for the Strictly Christmas special. The festive show will be back after being axed last year as Covid restrictions made it impossible to film. Routine Furniture restorer Jay has been chased for years to do Strictly. However, taking a few days out to learn a routine for the Christmas show, he explained: “I was always too busy but I have wanted to learn how to dance.” STAR: David Tennant David’s travels mirage EX-DOCTOR Who star David Tennant didn’t need a Tardis to film his latest BBC One drama Around The World In 80 Days. The actor (50) said that instead of whizzing around the globe, the cast only visited two countries. Scenes Tennant, who plays Phileas Fogg, said: “We have only really visited two countries — Romania, where we filmed the scenes in Paris, Italy and America, and South Africa, which was where our Al Hudaydah and desert island were based.” UPSET STOMACH: Danny Miller at the Dreaded Diner Bushtucker challenge on Sunday night’s opening episode. Bushchucker win for Dan! ORDEAL: Snoochie Shy narrowly misses out on the challenge win David in Jaws of fear I’M A Celebrity star David Ginola has admitted he has a fear of beasts in the water. The ex-Spurs ace said he has had nightmares about “being eaten by a shark” ever since watching Jaws as a kid. emmerdale star can’t keep down lunch I’M A Celebrity’s Danny Miller went “Down Chunder” in Wales. The Emmerdale actor had to face the stomach churning bushtucker eating trial Dreaded Diner. He was picked on by TV viewers after they saw the “scaredy cat” feeling sick even before he entered the Welsh castle where the show is filmed this year instead of Australia. Danny went head-to-head in the David (54) confessed:“It frustrates me because I love water, I love swimming and I love the underwater world — but I am obsessed with Sharks. It all stems from when I was 12 and I saw Jaws.” matty won’t take a Dive OLYMPIAN Matty Lee is set to become king of the castle in I’m a Celeb, boffins said. Experts at stats firm OLBG have analysed the show’s previous winners ages, genders and careers. ■■Peter DYKE challenge against DJ Snoochie Shy but he ended up vomiting. The soap star admitted: “This is the worst thing that could happen for me and it’s day one.” Menu Terrified Danny had to eat cow’s teats, pig brain, fermented catfish, goat testicle and bull’s penis but threw up after some. And they concluded a male in his 20s is most likely to win this year — putting diving star Matty (23), top of the pile. Steve Madgwick, of OLBG, said: “We wanted to see who the most likely winners were.” Screaming Snoochie gobbled sheep’s foot, fermented duck egg, cow’s nose, raw fish eye and cow anus. Since hosts Ant and Dec declared they had managed to eat all their dishes, they faced a tiebreaker. And Danny downed his blended fermented tofu first and won the trial. It meant he got a pike supper for his team who are stuck in The Clink on rations. His camp pal David Ginola told him: “You are our hero.” Danny’s bravery in the trial will surprise his wife Steph who claims he is frightened of rollercoasters, won’t eat squid and runs away from their baby Albert’s nappies. Nine million viewers tuned in for Sunday’s opening episode.

14 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR OUR WORLD: ONLINE SHOPPING ■■Thomas TELFORD ONLINE shopping this Christmas will continue to be just as popular as last year in Ireland thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s estimated that Irish shoppers will spend a staggering €25,000 a minute online during Black Friday sales later this week. But since Brexit, a whole host of new charges and taxes have been introduced you have to consider when shopping from websites that are based in the UK. One massive change happened in July of this year which could catch a lot of shoppers out. New rules on non-EU goods came into effect on July 1, which means VAT and customs charges now apply to all goods coming into Ireland from a third country, such as the UK. And because of this, An Post has issued a handy guide to help people avoid the pitfalls of customs charges and VAT. Shopping local or in the EU is the main message of An Post this Christmas, because ordering from Ireland or any other country in the EU is completely free of customs charges. Certain online retailers such as Amazon, Boots, M&S, and River Island apply customs charges at checkout, so you won’t have any nasty surprises before delivery. For a full list of retailers that do this, head over to anpost.com/customs. Duty The most important phrase to look out for when shopping online is “deliver duty paid”. This will be seen in the online basket. Shoppers should also check where the retailer is based before confirming a purchase. Just because a website has a .ie address, does not mean that it’s based in Ireland or the EU. Look at the “about us” section or reviews online to get more information on the website. Online scams are everywhere these days, and An Post has a section on its website that gives examples of what fraudulent messages look like. When it comes to receiving presents, gifts from families or friends in non-EU countries up to the value of €45 (including postage) will need to have valid electronic customs data, but do not need to have any customs or VAT duty paid. These need to be clearly labelled as a “gift” as well as clearly explaining what’s inside. If the gift is over €45, a customs fee will have to be paid by the receiver. An Post has a service called Addresspal for parcels coming from the UK or US which simplifies the entire customs process. Prices start from €6.50 per delivery. All deliveries from An Post from non-EU countries will incur a fee of €3.50 for the receiver, and you can head over to AnPost. com for more information. Meanwhile, Irish bargain hunters will splurge a staggering €25,000 a minute to bag themselves some pre Christmas deals on Black Friday. Up to €8,000 a minutes of that will be spent on clothes — with men surprisingly the biggest spenders on fashion. The busiest time for shopping this Friday will be between 11am and 12pm — as consumers spend online during work hours. However, Irish consumers are being urged to beware of scams when shopping online, by remaining vigilant for deals that look too good to be true. Transaction New data from AIB reveals that Irish consumers are to spend over €25,000 a minute during Black Friday, with over €8,000 a minute being spent buying clothes online alone, a 232 per cent increase in volume compared to a normal day. This equates to over 135,000 transactions on clothing websites throughout the day, or approximately two transactions every second. On a normal day, the number of online clothing transactions is a fraction of that, coming in at just 40,000. The data was compiled from over one million card transactions carried out by Irish consumers online during Black Friday 2020 and has been anonymised and aggregated. John Brennan, Head of SME How to save a packet on Xmas orders OUR WORLD SHOP WITH CARE TO AVOID ADDED COSTS Banking at AIB said: “Our data ensures we are minimising our carbon footprint. It also ensures we are ingly choosing online when it comes supporting local Irish businesses to grabbing a bargain on Black who have faced challenges over the Friday. While this ensures more past two years as a result of the choice for consumers, it’s also pandemic.” shows that consumers are increas- important to consider the impact “The increase in online shopping that buying from abroad can have also comes with an increase in risk on the climate. and this year we continue to encourage consumers to be “Shopping locally where possible vigilant.” Henry vacuum cleaner, Currys Same price 53 times before and cheaper or same price 81 times in 6 months after BUYER BEWARE: Make sure to check for any deals that seem too good to be true online Morphy Richards 162008 filter coffee maker, Amazon Cheaper 21 times before Black Friday and same price 45 times after Black Friday deals ‘sham’ BARGAIN hunters planning a Black Friday shopping spree are being warned deals are not what they are cracked up to be. An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? has revealed that nine out of 10 products in Black Friday offers were the same price or cheaper in the six months before. It analysed prices at six retailers from Amazon and Argos to Currys and found 184 out of 201 in last year’s extravaganza have seen their prices yo-yo with items costing less or the same in the run-up to the four day sales weekend – and six months after it. Which? said Currys had the poorest overall record with prices as all 32 prod- ucts it tracked failed to live up the word “bargain” as they had previously been cut to match the Black Friday price. According to the con- sumer champion, another “dubious deal” was a Bush dual fuel range cooker at Argos which was knocked down from €499.99 to €449.99 but was the same price 66 times before and 19 times after Black Friday. Worringly, the study found a quarter of Black Friday shoppers looking for deals on electrical appliances did not do any homework beforehand, such as checking prices elsewhere before buying. Similarly, one in three failed to do any research before buying baby and child products and one in five took tech offers at face value. But Which? said 98.5 per cent of the products were cheaper or the same price six months afterwards.

ISEIR KIERAN LISTEN TO THE WORKERS COVID business is getting to everyone. We’re all sick of it. Most of us have done all we’ve been asked to do. But a disaster of a health system has come back to haunt us. This could be a grim winter. But it’s worth IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 15 listening to those who actually work in hospitals. They’re at the coalface and have to keep on going for the rest of us. CUNNINGHAM Piers cries heart out... Keep up with Kieran on Twitter @KCSIXTYSEVEN Moore than just ADELE knows what she’s at, that’s for sure. To mark the release of her new album — she performed in the UK live for the first time in years in a show filmed for ITV. The guest list was something else. Everyone from Boy George to Samuel L Jackson to Jodie Comer were part of An Audience with Adele. One who didn’t LEFT OUT: Adele (top) and Morgan make the cut was Piers Morgan. That didn’t go down well with a man with an ego the size of Greenland. Bitter He whined about the crowd being full of sycophants and questioned whether she was really singing live. For getting under Morgan’s skin, Adele deserves a Grammy. an entertainer... FIGURING OUT GARTH APPEAL HE HAiLS from appeal of his tunes, but happened. That’s a ■Tulsa in Oklahoma he only has to point to story that’s been well and looks like the kind the numbers. aired. He will be in of dude who demonstrates imaginary golf career, Brooks has twice in September. Over the course of his Croker next year – swings at the bar. become a very wealthy He’ll pack them in But country music, man, selling nearly 70 ■and send them rather than golf, is how million albums. home sweating. Must Garth Brooks earns his Brooks had the be doing something corn. ■clout to book Croke right. What he has, There are many who park for five gigs a few though, is hard to figure simply can’t see the years ago. They never out. ■ COUnTrY STAr: Garth Brooks will finally play Croke park next year CHRISTy SuMS up THE Odd TIMES WE’RE IN TOMMY Woods died after just 18 days in Spain. He was 17, the youngest Irish casualty of the Spanish Civil War. From Buckingham Place in Dublin’s north inner city, Woods was politicised from a young age, joining Na Fianna Eireann at seven. He left his job in the gas company to sign up with the International Brigade against Franco’s Fascists, writing to his mother that he was going to “fight for the working class’’. Woods was killed at the Battle of Cordoba. That many know Woods’s name now is down to Christy Moore. One of his most popular songs – and a huge live favourite – is Viva La Quinta Brigada (Long Live the International Brigade). In that song, Moore namechecks many of the Irishmen who fought against Franco: Kit Conway, Dinny Coady, Frank Ryan, Peter Daly, Danny Boyle, Jim Straney, Jack Nalty, Dick O’Neill, Charlie Donnelly... Moore was keen to highlight their idealism and cause. He has that streak in himself, too. The Kildare man has been active in many campaigns – the H-Block protest, the battle for justice for the Stardust victims’ families, Palestine rights, El Salvador, the anti-nuclear movement. He has never stood idly by. Brave Moore is 76 now and, at the RTE Radio One Folk Awards last week, he was presented with a lifetime achievement award. It’s extraordinary the impact Moore makes on all sorts of people. Back in 2010, Brian O’Driscoll was getting ready for a Six Nations game with Wales – it would be his 100th cap for his country so it was a big week. The previous weekend, he spent a couple of nights at Marlfield House Hotel in Wexford with his then fiancee, the actor Amy Huberman. They kicked back with some fine dining and a few relaxing walks on the miles of golden beaches near the hotel. Back in camp with Ireland on the Monday, he found that something special had been arranged to mark his 100th cap. Moore and his old Moving Hearts guitarist Declan Sinnott turned up to play a private gig for the squad and O’Driscoll was called on to mark the occasion by performing a party piece. Hope The Dubliner obliged with a rousing rendition of the emigrant’s lament City of Chicago – a Moore classic. Last Friday, Moore was on The Late Late Show and was in blistering form. It wasn’t just his music that caught our attention on the show. That was a Late Late with Vicky Phelan as a guest. She is fearless and inspirational – as brave as Tommy Woods or Frank Ryan. And Moore came up with a couple of words to sum up these strange, blighted times. “We hope, we fear.” If hope cancels out fear, then I think we’ l l c ome through this turbulent period OK. inSpirATiOn: Christy and (right) brave Vicky phelan

16 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 FINAL FAREWELL TO MURDERED MP MOUrNerS lined the ■streets to pay their respects to murdered MP David Amess yesterday as his family called for peace. Mr Amess (69), was stabbed to death in a Tiger King star in suicide horror SERIES IS MARRED BY PERSONAL TRAGEDY Tiger King star Jeff Johnson has died by suicide at the age of 58 — days after the second series of the Netflix hit was released. The former reptile dealer took his own life in front of his wife, according to Oklahoma City Police. He was reportedly arguing with his wife in their garage on September 8 while their children were at home too. His wife called police and when officers arrived Jeff reportedly still had a pulse and was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The local authorities reportedly noted that his wife mentioned he had not suffered from any mental illnesses. Jeff was only in one episode of Tiger King’s first season when it was released last year, with him explaining the drama between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. It’s believed that Joe and Jeff used to be friends too, but eventually fell out. The duo are thought to have been friends due to them both working in the exotic animals trade, but fell out when Jeff Lowe got involved. Johson started an online campaign suspected terror attack while holding a constituency surgery last month. His hometown of Southend, essex, was brought to a standstill as a horse-drawn hearse ■■Jack WETHERILL claiming Joe and Jeff Lowe were frauds. The two then responded online. Johnson is not the only person interviewed for Tiger King that has died in recent months. Former zoo keeper Erik Cowie also appeared in the docuseries but he died aged 53 in September 2021. Loss New York City Medical Examiner’s office stated his death was acute and chronic alcohol abuse. One of Exotic’s two hu sba nd s, T rav i s Maldonado, accidentally killed himself in 2017. Travis was just 23 when he shot himself in the head in front of his colleague, whose horrified reaction was shown in Tiger King as the gunshot wound occurred off-screen. MOUrNerS: Members of the public line the streets as the horse drawn funeral cortege for David Amess passes on carrying his coffin passed ■through the centre. During the church service, a statement from Mr Amess’s family read out urged people to “set aside differences and The end of the first season of the Netflix documentary saw Joe land himself in prison. The second season of Tiger King launched on Netflix last week, with the sequel documenting Joe’s attempts to be freed from prison, while also delving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Baskin’s husband Don Lewis. Tiger King is available to stream on Netflix. For emotional support you can call the Samaritans JAiLeD: Joe exotic with tiger from the docuseries show kindness and love”, adding: “This is the only way forward.” Ali Harbi Ali (25), has been charged with Mr Amess’s murder. He faces a trial. 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.ie, visit a branch in person or go to the website. If it is an emergency case contact 999 at once. TrAgic: David Amess was sadly stabbed to death FOrMer FrieND: Jeff Johnson ISEIR Man put CCTV in home in wife row ■■Gordon DEEGAN A JUDGE has blasted a man at loggerheads with his wife for installing cameras inside the family home. At the Family Law Court, Judge Mary Larkin yesterday told the man to “pull down that CCTV and get on with it”. “The privacy of the family home is sacrosanct.” It was previously alleged in court that the man didn’t call an ambulance for his wife after she suffered two minor heart attacks. The two are married over 40 years and have previously given undertakings in court not to enter each other’s bedrooms and bathrooms at their home. Judge Larkin told the man: “You are not entitled to observe people going to a toilet or going to bed or getting up or eating. Privacy “There is no way that you can put CCTV into a home. It is in breach of a person’s human rights. You just can’t do that. “If I was to put CCTV in your toilet or your bedroom, how would you be about that?” The man explained: “I had to bring the video cameras because I was blamed for pulling an aerial wire and TV wire off the wall, which I never did.” The couple were both before the family law court as they had applications for domestic violence Safety Orders against each other. Judge Larkin told the two that she was striking out all proceedings. Judge Larkin recommended that the two go before the circuit court for judicial separation. Teenager on crime spree rap A 17-YEAR-OLD boy accused of a three-day crime spree across five counties has been ordered to stay away from financial institutions. The youth faced 13 charges for offences in Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Wicklow and Wexford last week, including robbery, handling stolen money, thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles, fuel theft and having a vehicle with false plates. He appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court yesterday and was granted bail with strict conditions. He will appear again in January for DPP directions.

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18 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR lIGHTING up Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, ★red Bull Car Park drift welcomed 5,000 motorsports fans to the track at the weekend. Tyrone’s Kevin Quinn (inset) took the title ★after two days of spectacular drifting action and is through to the 2022 world final. GreAT HITS: The musical A new band of brothers musical ThE Bord Gais Energy Theatre has confirmed the Irish premier of the new jukebox musical ThE OSMONDS: A New Musical. Focusing on one of the biggest boybands and their meteoric rise as five brothers from Utah, the show will feature classic anthems such as One Bad Apple and Down by the Lazy River. The show will run at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Tuesday March 22 until Saturday, March 26. Family Frontman Jay Osmand says the show will “pull back the curtain to reveal the real family behind all these hits.” West-End star Alex Lodge stars as lead Jay along with Ryan Anderson, Jamie Chatterton, Danny Nattrass and Joseph Peacock as the rest of the fab five. “When these five guys walked in, they lit up the room with their smiles and raised the roof with their voices; I knew we’d found our boy band,” Jay said. Tickets are priced from €16 and are on sale through Ticketmaster now. SHAKE-UP AT BRITS THe BrIT Awards has announced a major diverse shake-up including a new host, the end of gendered awards and a whole host of new gongs. Mo Gilligan will take over from Jack Whitehall as host when the BrITs kick off on February 8. “I’m truly honoured to be asked,” he said. Cabo-ose in the sun KOurTNey Kardashian shared snaps ●from her trip to Mexico and wowed in a barely-there bikini. The 42-year-old is staying at Cabo San lucas and took to Instagram on Sunday to showcase the fun. Check out the buzz.ie website Adele not so Easy going... SINGER STORMS OUT OF INTERVIEW Adele allegedly “walked out” of an interview after a television presenter revealed he hadn’t listened to her new album. The pop superstar who returned last month with her comeback single Easy On Me, taken from her fourth studio album 30, was left shocked by the revelation. Matt Doran, who presents on Channel 7 in Australia, flew to London on November 4 for a sit-down chat with Adele while she was promoting her record. It has since emerged that Matt was given a two-week suspension by the network. During the 20- to 30-minute chat, Adele is said to have asked Matt what he thought about her album that was inspired by her divorce from ex-husband Simon Konecki. “I haven’t listened to it,” he responded, according to Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph. It’s been reported that Adele then walked out of the interview, while other sources claim the interview had already come to an end by this point. Sources claim that despite the interview being prerecorded, Adele’s record label has denied the network the rights to air any clips from their chat. ★ ABBA really are their comeback, going even hiring all out actor on Ian McKellen to help Bjorn knit their Christmas jumpers. Part of their official festive mer- range, you can order ★chandise your ABBA pullovers from their website, abbavoyage.com. lay all your wool me! It’s believed Seven had spent around AUS $1 million (€650,000) to secure the chat following her interview with Oprah and her performance at the London Palladium with ITV. While the record may be heavily inspired by her heartbreaking divorce, Adele revealed to Oprah that she and Simon choose not to discuss the record. “We don’t talk about [the album]... but he knows what kind of artist I am, that I have to dig deep to tell my stories,” she said. Dedicated She also revealed that 30 is dedicated to her nine-year-old son Angelo and is a way of showing him “who I am”. Clarifying her intentions for making the new record, she said that “the whole album is not about him” but about herself instead, although she believes it will help her son Angelo to understand more about her when he is old enough. While 30 was released just a matter of days ago, the lead single, Easy On Me, sold a massive 217,000 copies in its first week of release, securing her fourth Irish No1 single. She is currently tipped to top the album charts in the UK, Ireland, and multiple other countries. TOOK OFFeNCe: Adele

ISEIR with Sandra Mallon Stallion reins it in with gongs MEGAN Thee Stallion was awarded ★the prizes for Favourite Trending Song, Favourite Female Hip-Hop Artist and Favourite Hip-Hop Album at the AMAs, but unfortunately wasn’t present to accept the awards. She took to Instagram to ★thank her fans for the honours, telling her 26.5 million followers: “Thank you hotties thank you @ amas. I’m so happy and proud!” SPECIAL IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 19 All change for Cardi B ★ RAPPER Cardi B clearly could not decide what to wear as AMAs hostess. The new mum changed outfits a whopping nine times on the night, including a surreal gold mask and spooky black gown by Schiaparelli. ★ Olivia Rodrigo (right) went home as best New Artist. ★ K-POP (above) mega were the group big BTS win- ners at the American Music Awards with three gongs — Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop Duo or Group and Favorite Pop Song. EIGHTIES boybands New ★Edition and New Kids On The Block went toe-to-toe in an epic pop showdown at the AMAs. Bobby Brown’s band per- ★formed a medley of classic hits with NKOTB during a “Battle of Boston” set in which the ageing pin-ups showcased they still can rock just as hard, and to just as much applause, as the legion of new, younger acts. J-Lo look wed hot ★ SHE’S walked down the aisle three times viously and Jennifer Lopez looks more than preready for a fourth. J-Lo took to the American Music Awards stage in full bridal gown and veil while clutching a bouquet of flowers to perform her single On My Way from new film Marry Me. ★ A few days ago she revealed: “I still believe in happily ever after.” But many fans noted that current beau Ben Affleck was conspicuous by his absence. But perhaps there was a hole shaped like the actor around. AFTER making ★AMA history with her 34th career gong, Taylor Swift may take a mini hiatus. The star released a video speech to accept Best Female Pop Artist for the sixth time and Best Pop Album for Evermore. ★ A claimed source afterwards: “We are confident that she will be on the AMA stage in the future, but this year she is taking a break.” Taylor has certainly been busy, having rerecorded two of her albums land- ing four No1 LPs.

ISEIR 20 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ONLY 32 DAYS LEFT ALL BUN HIGH DEMAND: See Santa at home in Lapland lapland flights are selling fast IRISH families keen to give their children a trip to Lapland after the pandemic travel lockdown have snapped up extra flights bound for the Arctic Circle. The majority of the flights, which start on December 1 for Finland are sold out despite extra numbers being charted. This particular winter holiday is really flying high again thanks to the easing of travel restrictions and the EU digital cert. Travel operators Sunway Travel and Magic Vacations who run specialised trips to Santa Claus’s home have said demand soared beyond belief. Nikki Doyle, a Sunway Travel operator said that such was demand for the trips “that extra flights were organised” to cope with the level of interest. Around 50 per cent of those travelling this year had their trips postponed from last year due to pandemic travel restrictions with the remainder being new bookings. Expensive Families are not afraid to fork out for the short trips with return flights from Dublin to Rovaniemi in northern Finland, accommodation, meals, a meeting with Santa and snow activities costing €4,317 for two adults and one child. A one night trip leaving from either Shannon or Cork is setting families back almost €3,300. A spokesperson for Magic Vacations based in Dublin and Cork said that “demand is outstripping supply. Extra flights have been added and at the moment there are only a few seats left. “Many of those travelling too are people who had their trips postponed from last year.” GET USED TO OlDEr phOnE IRISH shoppers are being urged to consider buying refurbished iPhones this Christmas — saving themselves money and lowering their carbon footprint. It comes as it looks like Apple will have to slash its projected iPhone 13 production targets for 2021 by as many as 10 million units because of a global shortage of semiconductors. Almost all major ■■Sarah SLATER manufacturers are being impacted by a lack of key materials, and globally, smartphone sales fell six per cent in the third quarter of 2021, despite an increase in demand. “Going down the refurbished route can save the consumer up to 60 per cent on the cost of an iPhone but it also reduces CO2 emissions and hazardous waste,” said industry expert Casper Andersen. & GAMES Late Late Cook-Along to make tasty show CREATIVE: Catriona from The Bunnery cookery school bakes with sons Paddy (10) and Daniel (7) THE Late Late Toy Show is the official start of Christmas and this year families are taking part in an online live Cook- Along for snacks and treats to munch during Friday’s show. Bookings for the cook-along, hosted by Irish cook Catriona Callaghan, are coming from all over Ireland as well as Canada and Belgium and the UK for the Zoom classes. Pizzas, garlic dough balls, choc chip cookies and hot chocolate sticks are on the menu and will be made in advance of the programme itself giving plenty of time to put on the PJs and light the fire. Catriona, from The Bunnery cookery school, said: “We all grew up watching the Late Late Toy Show. It was as big a tradition as making the Christmas Pudding or picking the Christmas tree and the Toy Show signalled the start of the Christmas excitement every year. “Between the number of toys, the reviews by other kids, the entertainment and the fact that we were allowed to stay up late, I think every child I knew growing up wanted to be on the Late Late Toy Show and now my boys are the same.” Treats Her sons Paddy (10) and Daniel (7) will cook and bake live with her before Ryan Tubridy takes the stage. Catriona added: “I would always have bought lots of sweets and treats for the kids to have during the show and decided this year to let them make some of their own. “We decided to do a Cook-Along earlier in the evening so families could join in on Zoom and cook along with us and make their own treats.” Pizza was picked “as it works great for multiple family members cooking together, each person can make their Fair pay to revolut for TV appeal PAYMENT app Revolut has partnered with RTE to help raise funds for children on this year’s Late Late Toy Show. From this week, 15 million Revolut users in the UK and EEA — including 1.5 million customers in Ireland — will be able to donate to this year’s RTE Toy Show Appeal instantly. Using Revolut’s Donations feature, customers can make their donation in just a few taps, without needing an external website — or even take out a bank card. Privilege And Revolut guarantees that 100 per cent of the money donated by its customers goes to the appeal, with no fees or charges levied at any point. Sebastian Hamilton of Revolut Ireland, said: “Everyone in Revolut Ireland is thrilled to be able to support the RTE Toy Show Appeal... the past two years have been extremely challenging for young people across the island, so being able to help the Toy Show in changing childrens’ lives for good is a true privilege. ■■Elaine KEOGH own pizza and so no fighting!” Then we decided to make chocolate chip cookies and homemade hot chocolate because they also work really well. “All bakes are suitable for all ages, quick and easy, don’t need any special equipment and all ingredients are very easily got in any supermarket.” When the pandemic arrived Catriona, who is self-taught, pivoted her cake decorating business. “I was a home-based cake decorator making wedding cakes and birthday cakes but when COVID hit nobody wanted cakes any more because there were no occasions anymore,” she said. Classes “I pivoted my business and after my children introduced me to Zoom, I started to do tutorials on social media and that led to more and more inquiries from people who wanted full cooking classes.” She quickly found that her social media presence grew quickly and, “my followers on social media went from around 900 up to about 60,000- 70,000 within a few weeks”. “When my initial tutorial went viral I was getting messages from Australia, the US, Canada and all over Europe,” she added. Catriona, who works from her kitchen in Kells, Co Meath, explained: “As the pandemic went on and families had not seen each other, I started classes for family groups all over the world. “As one woman said to me, it is facilitating connections. We can’t see each other or be together but we can still take part in the same activity. “A lot of people have said the kids are so excited for the Toy Show and as it’s not on until 9.30pm having something to do earlier will stop the ‘how much longer until it starts’.” FUNDS: Mr Hamilton

ISEIRUNTIL CHRISTMAS IRISH IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 21 Wheely big fun in Xmas revelry IT’S RED noses and reindeer ●jumpers for one family as they enjoy a day of Christmas fun. Susan and Lee Mahor with their daughters Zara, seven and Leah, four were at the launch of the festivities at The Square in Tallaght. Sisters Olivia (inset), five, and April Dunne, eight, also got in ● on the action in The Square amid the festive fun and revelry. This year saw the return of ●Santa’s Grotto, an Adventure Trail in the centre, and a Panoramic Ferris Wheel. Other treats include Mrs Claus, a magician and balloon modellers among the fun. RYAN CHANNELS WILDER FOR SHOW ■■Siobhan O’CONNOR RYAN Tubridy has revealed he gets to know the kids ahead of the Toy Show so as not to “freak them out”, admitting it can be a bit weird for them to meet Ireland’s real life Willy Wonka. As the nation gears up for the hotly anticipated Late Late Toy Show this Friday, Ryan explained how he’s Ireland’s answer to the madcap chocolate maker as he channels his inner kid. Ryan (48) said: “I meet the kids that day. I don’t want them to freak out later on. It can be a bit weird for them, they see me as ‘the Toy Man’. “It’s a strange Wonkalike role in their lives, but I love it. “I channel the spirit of Gene Wilder’s Wonka, as well as Kermit the Frog, the chaos of Basil Fawlty and the wide-eyed innocence of Will Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf. “These fuel the crazy horse that is in my head on Toy Show night.” Speaking to the RTE Guide, the dad-of-two admitted he’s more goofy in real life than he appears in his serious broadcasting roles. He explained: “The Toy Show felt like a natural place for me from the get go. It felt like home. “I’m more of a goofball than people encounter on radio or the regular Late Late, and get to embrace that fully on Toy Show night.” Reminiscing about his early childhood, he told how his dad fostered a love of Christmas in the family. Spirit He said: “My dad had this ability to talk to Santa, which I thought was amazing, so we’d sit on the stairs, waiting to go into the room where the tree was. “He’d call “Thank you” to Santa up the chimney, then we’d go in and see five bundles left by the man himself.” “It’s a simple memory but a beautiful one, because it was magic. “I don’t think you ever recapture that sense of magic as an adult, which is why people love Christmas with their kids.” PREPARATIOnS: Tubridy on Toy Show and (left) in RTE Guide ahead of the show Diners app-y to stay home UP to 46 per cent of people in Ireland plan to buy at least part of their food and groceries for Christmas and holiday dinners online this year, a study found. That’s because more than half (53 per cent) don’t feel comfortable shopping in a crowd of people and 36 per cent want to avoid using cash or touching a keypad to enter their PIN. Research revealed a marked shift in online food and grocery shopping over the past year. More than a third (35 per cent) shop for groceries online for home delivery more often, the survey of 1,000 Irish consumers found. Online And 23 per cent shopped for groceries online with fast delivery or same day delivery options more often. New behaviours have also emerged with 22 per cent of respondents using click and collect for the first time and a quarter (25 per cent) ordering meal kits for the first time. And nearly half (44 per cent) ordered food online or via app from restaurants for home delivery more often and 40 per cent ordered food online or by app to pick up at restaurant more often. Festive hits on air soon CHRISTMAS FM, the popular radio station that is seen by many as the official soundtrack to the festive season, is delighted to announce that Cadbury, Coca-Cola and An Post have signed up for yet another year as Premier FM sponsors. Christmas FM will be celebrating its 14th year on air this year when it launches on November 28. It has raised over €2.7 million for a range of charities including Barnardos over the past 14 years on the airwaves.

22 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ? ? Quiz of the week ? ? ISEIR ROCK CRASH TO wAtCh lucky dip 1) Which ‘A’ is an Italian liqueur flavoured with apricot and almonds? 2) Nairobi is the capital city of which African country? 3) Who is the author of the Goosebumps series of children’s books ? 4) Who created the Peter Rabbit character? 5) In fashion, what type of clothing is a gauntlet? music 1) Who had a hit with The Greatest Love Of All? 2) Donnie Wahlberg was a member of which boyband? 3) Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus formed which pop duo? 4) Which band recorded the chart-topping album Hysteria in 1987? 5) According to the B52s’ hit Love Shack, their Chrysler was as big as a what? sport 1) Which Italian club did Manchester United sign Denis Law from in 1962? 2) The ‘clean and jerk’ is a movement in which sport? 3) Which baseball side has won the World Series the most times? 4) In which weight category did boxer Barry McGuigan become a world champion? 5) Which former F1 cham- pion retired from the sport in 1999? all about ireland 1) In Father Ted, the priests’ Eurosong entry is called My Lovely ____? 2) Leopold and Molly Bloom are characters in which famous Irish novel? 3) In which county is the village of Tandragee? 4) How many UK No 1 singles did Una Healy and the Saturdays have? 5) Irish-set Hollywood flick The Quiet Man was released in which decade? answers on page 32 thiS SPACe.. NASA’s mission to smash into space rock... as plan to defend earth from future threat ■■Nina MASSEY NASA is set to launch a mission that will see a spacecraft crash into an asteroid in a bid to smash it off course. The double asteroid redirection test (Dart) will test defence technologies for preventing a hazardous asteroid impacting Earth. It aims to prove that a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it — called a kinetic impact — at roughly six kilometres per second. The collision will change the speed of the moonlet in its orbit around the main body by a fraction of one per cent. But this will change the orbital period of the moonlet by several minutes — enough to be observed and measured using telescopes on Earth. The mission is reminiscent of the 1998 Bruce Willis action flick Armageddon where a crew of drillers were sent to space to blow up a gigantic asteroid set to destroy life on Earth — although the NASA mission will obviously not be manned. Dart’s target is not actually on a collision course with Earth, and is the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos (Greek for two forms), THRILLER: Bruce Willis stars in Armageddon as crew sent to blow up giant asteroid which orbits a larger asteroid named spacecraft into an asteroid is an effective Didymos (Greek for twin). way to change its course, should an Earththreatening asteroid be discovered in the A NASA spokesman said: “Dart’s target asteroid is not a threat to Earth. future.” “This asteroid system is a perfect testing While no known asteroid larger than 140 ground to see if intentionally crashing a metres in size has a significant chance of

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 23 TEST EARTH’S DEFENCES NIGhTmARe: how asteroid hurtling towards earth might look and (right) artist’s illustration from NASA shows Dart spacecraft from behind prior to impact ROTATING FAST: An artist’s impression of the white dwarf star Boffins in spin at rare dwarf hitting Earth for the next 100 years, only about 40 per cent of those asteroids have been found as of October this year. Dart is scheduled to launch no earlier than 6.20am tomorrow on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Propulsion Once launched, Dart will deploy roll out solar arrays (Rosa) to provide the solar power needed for its electric propulsion system. The spacecraft will demonstrate the Nasa evolutionary xenon thruster — commercial (Next-C) solar electric propulsion system as part of its inspace propulsion. The system is based on the Dawn spacecraft propulsion system, and was developed at Nasa’s Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland, Ohio. By using electric propulsion, Dart could benefit from significant flexibility to the mission timeline. But experts are warning that America has insufficient plans on how to deal with the threat an asteroid could pose to life on Earth. Despite NASA saying that the odds of an asteroid impacting earth are around one in a millennium, Air Force space strategist Peter Garretson has said that there is no US agency actually responsible for dealing with such a crisis. He told Politico: “No-one is tasked with mitigation. “Congress did put in law that the White House identify who should be responsible, but fully four subsequent ‘The current research has barely made a dent in mapping what’s out there’ administrations so far have blown off their request.” Expert Danica Remy said: “There are three million asteroids and we have not a freaking clue where they are and they are flying around us. “The current research has barely made a dent in mapping what’s out there.” Trying to alleviate fears was NASA’s chief technology and innovation officer for its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Chris Mattman. Destroy He told The New York Post that it would be “a whole of government effort” if it became apparent that an asteroid was about to destroy us all, and that entrepreneurs such as Amazon owner Jeff Bezos, and Virgin’s Richard Branson would also be enlisted to help. ASTRONOMERS have discovered the fastest spinning white dwarf star ever observed. It completes a full rotation once every 25 seconds, researchers said. They have established the spin period of the star for the first time, confirming it as a rare example of a magnetic propeller system. This is when the white dwarf is pulling material from a nearby companion star and flinging it into space at around 3,000 kilometres per second. Magnet University of Warwick astronomers report that it was only the second magnetic propeller white dwarf to have been identified in more than 70 years. This was done using a combination of powerful and sensitive instruments that allowed scientists to catch a glimpse of the speeding star. A white dwarf is a star that has burnt up all of its fuel and shed its outer layers, and is now in the process of shrinking and cooling over millions of years. Cool The star the Warwick team observed – named LAMOST J024- 048.51+195226.9 or J0240+1952 for short – is the size of the Earth. Study boss Dr Ingrid Pelisoli, of the University of Warwick Department of Physics, said: “J0240+1952 will have completed several rotations in the short amount of time that people take to read about it, it is incredible.”

24 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Elder ponders church on Mars A CHURCH of Scotland elder has written a book about the first chaplaincy to Mars! Keith Cornwell, a member of Dirleton Kirk, East Lothian, has sparked a debate with his book: Our Man on Mars. And he tells next month’s edition of the Church’s house magazine, Life and Work, that he believes that space colonisation will become a reality for mankind soon. “I’ve always been interested in ‘other worlds’ in every sense,” he said. “The similarity of the sandy regolith, a layer of rocky material that covers bedrock, on Mars, to the desert outposts I visited in the UAE, made me wonder about life in a Martian colony. Questions “On another planet, the idea that ‘God so loved the world’ would have to be revised well beyond the confines of our traditional beliefs. “The two great questions, where do we come from and where do we go, become alarmingly real when the earth is a wee speck in the evening sky.” Our Man on Mars imagines life on the first human colony on Mars, and how a slightly maverick Church of Scotland minister, Steve McKay, who applied for a posting to a “remote parish” gets a bit more than he bargained for. “We are only a few years away from the time when the first humans will travel to Mars to establish a colony there,” said Mr Cornwell an engineer and former professor. “That’s a mind-blowing step for humanity with repercussions for us all and not least the religions of the world.” Kyiv fury at Russia ‘disinfo’ UKRAInE’S Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has accused Russia of spreading disinformation, including that the Kyiv government was planning a military offensive in the eastern Donbass region. The Kremlin had yesterday expressed alarm about what it said was a US-backed push to supply Ukraine with sophisticated weaponry, and accused Kyiv of having “aggressive dreams” in solving the Donbass conflict. “We see a surge in Russian disinfo, including false accusations of Ukraine plotting a military attack in the Donbas,” Kuleba said in a tweet in English. WRITERS FLOCK TO SUPPORT ROONEY’S PALESTINE STAND LETTEr: kevin Barry (top) and monica Ali ‘hol blowout on fake credit card’ ThIs owl dan- (right) after ●gles it smashed into a wind turbine. The bird of prey was making its annual migration to suffolk when it hurtled into a turbine in a wind farm 47 miles out to sea. UP TO 70 top writers, poets and playwrights from several continents have signed a letter endorsing Irish author Sally Rooney’s decision to decline a contractual offer with an Israeli publishing house. Rooney caused controversy when she said she would not allow her new novel, Beautiful World Where Are You, to be translated into Hebrew by an Israeli publisher. The Co Mayo born writer said this was in support of calls to boycott Israel over its Palestinian policies. Now dozens of respected writers have backed her decision in an open letter. Among the signatories are award-winning Irish authors Owl..That’s gotta hurt Engineers rescued the bird (above) after it got caught on a ●greasy cable. Dan Goldsmith, boss of marine and Wildlife rescue, said: “he must have misjudged landing and got caught up in it.” ■■Keith FALKINER Niamh Campbell and Kevin Barry; Rachel Kushner, Eileen Myles and Eliot Weinburger from the US, as well as Monica Ali, Caryl Churchill, China Miéville and Kamila Shamsie from Britain. Other Irish writers to sign include Ronan Bennet, Sarah Clancy, Rita Ann Higgins, Hannah Khalil, Emer Martin, William Wall, Keith Ridgway and Seán Hewitt. The writers stated: “Like her [Rooney], we will continue to respond to the Palestinian call for effective solidarity, just as millions supported the campaign against apartheid in South Africa.” rEsCUED: The owl currently in care and (below) caught on cable out at sea Rooney (30) said she blocked the move to express her solidarity with the “Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom, justice and equality”. In a statement she said she felt unable to work with publisher Modan, describing it as a company ‘that does not publicly distance itself from apartheid and support the UN-stipulated rights of the Palestinian people’. Her third novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You, was published in September and went on to become a bestseller in the UK and Ireland. It centres on the romantic exploits of award-winning Irish novelist Alice Kelleher. irish tourist is accused of running up big bills with pals AN IrIshmAN has been warned that he faces more than eight years in jail if convicted over a luxury spanish holiday allegedly paid for with a fake credit card. He has been summoned to a court in the Mallorcan capital Palma on Thursday with three other suspects — one British native and two Germans. The men, all in their 20s, were held after running up a four-figure bill at two hotels on the holiday island with cards that were supposedly cloned or stolen. The alleged fraudsters allegedly stayed in suites costing up to €844 a night at the five-star Hilton Sa Torre in Llucmajor, an inland town in the south of Mallorca, for two nights and feasted on octopus, sirloin steak and paella washed down with Moet & Chandon champagne in the hotel’s exclusive Arxiduc restaurant. Club Their €10,353 hotel bill was allegedly settled with a false credit card in the name of a US-based geology firm and the alarm was raised when they were asked to pay for another €1,776 in drinks and more room service they had ordered. They disappeared after leaving ‘Do not Disturb’ signs on their room doors. The four suspects were arrested on July 14, 2018 at an upmarket Magaluf beach club after they had already checked into an another four-star hotel nearby in the popular party resort. They were released on bail after ISEIR appearing before an investigating judge, but rearrested after a manager at the Me Mallorca hotel where they were continuing to enjoy their holiday phoned police to say they were intending to leave early without paying their €1,081 bill. Officers are said to have found a card cloning device in one of their rooms and several credit cards that had been cloned or stolen. Bargain The four suspects have not been named ahead of their court appearance and have only been identified by their initials. Prosecutors have indicated they are seeking an eightyear, three-month prison sentence for each of them if they are convicted of fraud and possession of credit card falsification equipment. The men would also be asked to compensate the hotels if they are found guilty at trial. Thursday’s court session has been categorised as a ‘vista previa’ or preliminary hearing. These hearings are sometimes held in public in Spain and often serve the purpose of resolving whether suspects intend agreeing to plea bargain deals with prosecutors ahead of trial. It’s also believed that a minor was arrested along with the four adult suspects. It was not clear yesterday if he has been dealt with by way of a separate prosecution or officials decided to take no further action against him. LUXUrY: The hilton sa Torre in Llucmajor on the island of mallorca mAkING A sTAND: sally rooney ■■Natalia PENZA

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 25 maRadona laid to Rest without heaRt ONLINE PLEA: Rowling Rowling home address shared ■■David MEIKLE JK ROWLING called in police after details of her home address were posted on social media by trans activists. The Harry Potter author said photographs featuring three people posing outside her house prompted her to contact Police Scotland. Rowling (56) said her Edinburgh home was targeted on Friday and made an emotional appeal for the pictures to be removed from social media. The incident is the latest clash between the writer and groups of activists over transgender issues. Rowling has been embroiled in rows over trans rights after taking issue with an article discussing “people who menstruate” last year. The author later addressed the controversy in a lengthy essay in which she expressed her “concern” about the “huge explosion in young women wishing to transition”. Threats Her views saw her slammed by the likes of Harry Potter film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Eddie Redmayne. In a series of messages posted on Twitter, Rowling said she had now received so many death threats she could now “paper the house” with them. She wrote: “Last Friday, my family’s address was posted on Twitter by three activist actors who took pictures of themselves in front of our house, carefully positioning themselves to ensure that our address was visible. “I want to say a massive thank you to everybody who reported the image to @TwitterSupport. “Your kindness and decency made all the difference to my family and me. I’d also like to thank @PoliceScotland for their support and assistance in this matter. “I implore those people who retweeted the image with the address still visible...to delete it.” Last week it emerged a an English primary school had dropped Rowling and Winston Churchill from being used as house names. CEREmONY: Aerial view of the burial of late Argentinian football legend Diego maradona Kilbane expecting another dribbler... EX IRELAND ACE REVEALS SKATE STAR WIFE IS PREGNANT WITH THEIR SECOND CHILD IN SYNC: Kevin and Brianne on Dancing On Ice and (right) with daughter Olivia at new home DIEGO Maradona was laid to rest without his heart, it has been claimed. The soccer legend had the organ removed by medics after football fanatics from the club Maradona was managing made a daring attempt to snatch it following his death last November, respected Argentinian doctor and jour- nalist Nelson Castro said. Mr Castro, who has just published a new book about the Barcelona and Napoli star called ‘La Salud de Diego’ – Span- ish for ‘Diego’s Health’ said: “There were a group of fanatics from Gim- nasia who planned to extract his heart. “That didn’t end up happening because it was an act of extraordinary audacity. FORmER Ireland footballer Kevin Kilbane and his wife Brianne Delcourt are expecting their second child. The happy news comes just two years after they met while training together for the 2020 series of Dancing On Ice. Since then, the couple have got engaged, moved to Brianne’s native country of Canada, married and welcomed their daughter Olivia. They tied the knot in September last year before welcoming baby Olivia in February. Brianne and Kevin also have children from previous relationships. Brianne told OK! Magazine: “We wanted to have another one but it has happened a lot faster than we thought. But I think it’s better to get it over with.” Kevin added: “We feel so lucky with the way everything has gone for us. We don’t take anything for granted.” Growing However, things haven’t been smooth from Kevin and Brianne, as they experienced complications similar to her last pregnancy where doctors were worried Olivia wasn’t growing properly. Brianne said: “I was a month along when I found out and I went for my second ultrasound quite early. “We found out I had a haemorrhage and it was right by the placenta. I ■■Mikie O’LOUGHLIN was bleeding for a week so I went to see a doctor. “Automatically we thought something was wrong or I was miscarrying. They told us it was a haemorrhage, which can sometimes be a normal thing and go away. “I went for a follow up and mine had gotten bigger and I was in a lot of pain. “It was an extremely worrying time and it was way before 12 weeks so it w a s r e a l l y scary. “I then went back a few ■■Natalia pENza “It was discovered that’s what they wanted to do and his heart was removed, also to study it because it was important in relation to determining the cause of death. “The information I have is that Maradona was buried without his heart.” Thursday will be a year to the day since the Argentinian icon’s shock death at 60 at a house near Buenos Aires. Maradona died from heart failure shortly after leaving hospital where he had an operation on a brain blood clot op. It was reported days after his death that his heart weighed 503 grams, almost double that of a normal heart for a man his age. weeks later and thankfull y t h e haemorrhage had cleared up. They said it could have been a slight injury from when I didn’t know I was pregnant as I was doing things like water-skiing. “I constantly bled every single day for three weeks.” Kevin added: “We’d never heard of a haemorrhage in pregnancy so when you’re told that you think the worst. “It was worrying to see how the pregnancy was progressing and the He was buried in Bella Vista Cemetery in Bella Vista on Buenos Aires’ outskirts. The cemetery is the same place where Maradona’s mum and dad Diego and Dalma, nicknamed Dona Tota, are buried. Seven people, including the football star’s doctor Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, have been warned they may face trial over the tragic finale to his soap opera life. The criminal investigation launched shortly after Maradona was found was initially classified as manslaughter. It was reclassified as a homicide investigation following a damning report by a medical board which concluded Maradona’s care team acted “inadequately, deficiently and recklessly.” first 10 weeks involved a lot of appointments and scans. “Bri was told not to bend down and pick the girls up but, of course, she didn’t listen to a word they said. Relaxing “But once we were told the haemorrhage had shrunk everything became more relaxing. What’s important now is just to get Bri through the next 20 weeks of the pregnancy.” Brianne had an inkling she was pregnant because she was feeling a bit strange and getting super emotional. The professional skater said: “I did but I didn’t say anything to Kevin as I didn’t think for one second I’d be pregnant. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing but I was over the moon. Kevin was on a work call and I had to go somewhere so I just put the test in front of his face and said, ‘I need to tell you something.’ “He finally got off the phone and we just stared at each other and then he had this big grin. There were tears of joy from both of us.”

ISEIR 26 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 WE’RE NUMBER ONE FOR From olly Alexander bringing audiences to tears, to hit crime show Kin raking in the viewers for rTE, and, Korean smash Squid Games becoming the talk of the Internet, 2021 has been a jam-packed year for TV. A year that began with yet another lockdown and ended with a list of must-watch series so lengthy we still haven’t managed to tick them all off — 2021 proved to be a strange year. Despite the difficulties faced by productions, the quality of the shows gracing our screens hasn’t wavered. Here are a handful of the telly and internet moments that really got us talking: LINE OF DUTY No round-up would be complete without an appearance from DI Kate Fleming. With actress Vicky McClure stepping back into the inspector’s shoes, the sixth series of the hit BBC show once again kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Returning alongside fellow actors Martin Compston as Detective Inspector Steve Arnott and Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings, the AC-12’s nose for uncovering police corruption is seemingly unparalleled. Already claiming the title of the UK’s most-watched drama series of the century, Line Of Duty’s cult following led 12.8 million people to watch the series six finale at the time LoVE IS IN THE AIr: Strictly and Love Island of airing. Audiences do not get much bigger than that. As for the identity of the illusive ‘H’? You’ll have to watch and discover that for yourself. IT’S A SIN Led by Years & Years’ Olly Alexander, five-part drama It’s A Sin saw audiences laugh, cry and gasp in equal measure. Created by Queer as Folk and Doctor Who screenwriter Russell T Davies, the series tracked a group of gay men and their friends as they navigated the UK’s HIV/AIDS crisis throughout the 80s and early 90s. Starring Lydia West, Nathaniel Curtis, Callum Scott Howells, Shaun Dooley and Omari Douglas, the series sees the group of friends band together in an attempt to raise mainstream awareness of the illness, in turn helping the subject to become less of a taboo. A series initially declined by both the BBC and ITV, it took a long fought battle by Channel 4’s commissioning editor of drama, Lee Mason, for the show to finally reach our screens. STRICTLY COME DANCING It goes without saying that no round-up would be complete without the addition of Strictly. From rugby player Ugo Monye donning a wig for a Moana-themed routine to former Bake Off winner and presenter John Whaite’s Pirate Paso Doble, this year’s line-up is Look back at the shows we just couldn’t get enough of this year 2021 vision more diverse than ever. And with the baker forming part of the first all-male couple alongside partner Johannes Radebe (and the second ever same-sex couple following Nicola Adams’ 2020 Strictly appearance) the BBC show continues to serve up telly firsts direct from the dancefloor. First However, it is EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis that has really stolen the show this time around as the first deaf contestant to ever take part in the series. Paired with partner Giovanni Pernice, the 26-year-old actress says reading her partner’s body language is key to her Saturday night success. KIN Following the runaway success of its last crime show, Love/Hate, it was no surprise that RTE returned to a Dublin gangland drama with Kin this year. Actor Aidan Gillen had made his name in the early series of Love/ Hate as deranged coke-head gang boss, John Boy, and returned to a similar role in Kin as family gang chief, Frank Kinsella. Over 600,000 tuned in to RTE 1 every Sunday night through September and October, as Frank Kinsella and his clan became embroiled in a bloody feud with feared mob boss Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds). Kin also set a record on the RTE Player as a further two million streamed the show there. It now looks to be a certainty that Kin will return to out screens again next year, with writer Peter McKenna IF IT AIN’T BroKE: Dramatic end to rTE’s Kin and (right) other popular crime hit Line of Duty revealing he already has a few new ideas for the show up his sleeve. SQUID GAME Ensuring every other Halloween costume this year involved a tracksuit and a mask stencilled with a square, triangle or a circle, South Korean Netflix hit Squid Game quickly became one of the most talked about series of the year. Created by award-winning director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the survival drama, sees hundreds of cashstrapped citizens drawn into competing for a huge grand prize. Packed with action, suspense and enough bloodshed to attract any self-respecting horror fan, the show took the world by storm despite it being a relatively late arrival for 2021. SUSPENSEFUL: mini series Vigil on BBC Paired with the fact Squid Game is a non-English language title, the show’s success, surpassing Bridgerton as the most streamed show in Netflix history, becomes even more impressive. SEX EDUCATION Turning sexual taboos on their head, the highly-anticipated third series of hit Netflix show Sex Education did not disappoint when it hit our screens in September. Regularly tackling subjects rarely discussed on television including gender identity, gay sex and sexual assault, the groundbreaking series still manages to pack in plenty of laughs for good measure. Return With Gillian Anderson returning as sex therapist Jean Milburn alongside Asa Butterfield, Emma Mackey, breakout star Ncuti Gatwa and Bafta winner Amy Lou Wood, we’re already rubbing our hands in expectation ahead of the next series. V M Ch tri the vie C tag er da six dra gri au the cra tin rec alt hig F Sil she lis fol on

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 27 ALL YOUR TELLY NEWS GOING GLOBAL: Around the World in 80 Days and (inset) Jamie Dornan in The Tourist on BBC1 Plan a trip to channels over sea for Xmas IGIL urder? Check. Submarine? eck. A confined space capable of ggering claustrophobia in even most mentally resilient wer? Check. omplete with the line “the deepyou go, the rker it gets”, -part BBC ma Vigil pped diences as show’s mped setg proved a ipe for tense ercations and h drama. ollowing DCI va (Suranne Jones) as joins the crew aboard baltic missile submarine HMS Vigil lowing the suspected murder of e of its crew, her investigation bringing her into direct conflict with both the Royal Navy and MI5 intelligence services. With its opening episode attracting 13.4 million viewers, those numbers ensured it ranked as the most popular debut GULITY PLEASURE: Succession since The Bodyguard in 2018. SUCCE- SSION The tale of a Murdochesque dynasty battling it out to take control of their familyowned media empire, Succession’s depiction of the power hungry echelons of society ensured viewers lapped up the Sky Original in their droves. INSTANT CLASSICS: Sex Ed and (above) It’s A Sin, (left) Netflix’s Squid Game Starring BAFTA winner Brian Cox, Matthew MacFadyen, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, the high drama of the series saw over 1.4 million viewers tune in to catch the first episode — the show’s highest viewing figures to-date. If you are ready for a show devoid of morality, we can guarantee you have come to the right place. LOVE ISLAND Returning to our screens after a prolonged, Covid-induced break, Love Island’s sun-doused villa proved just the tonic for lockdown. With Laura Whitmore taking over presenting duties from the late Caroline Flack in 2020, this year’s instalment of the Virgin Media show saw Millie Court and Liam Reardon being crowned the 2021 winners and cries of “my type on paper” featuring in every other episode, the show’s appeal looks set to continue for years to come as more glamourous models attempt to find the special someone. CHANNELS across the water have unveiled their Xmas telly line-up — serving up something for everyone. BBC ONE Around The World in 80 Days: David Tennant leads this new adaption of the Jules Verne classic novel alongside Ibrahim Koma as Passpartout and Leonie Benesch as ‘Fix’ Fortescue. A Very British Scandal: Claire Foy and Paul Bettany play the Duke and Duchess of Argyll in the drama which looks at one of the most notorious legal cases of the 20th century. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas: The fleecy family favourite is back with his farmyard pals as they learn the true value of Christmas. The Girl Before: JP Delaney’s novel brings the drama in the form of a strange house with a new resident. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo. The Tourist: Jamie Dornan takes the viewer on a journey of self-discovery through the Australian outback. Death In Paradise: Danny John-Jules is back to help Ralph Little’s DI Neville figure out another Caribbean mystery in their first festive special. Call The Midwife: It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the nuns of Nonnatus House and this time they’re preparing for Lucille (Leonie Elliott) and Cyril (Zephryn Taitte) to tie the knot. Doctor Who: Guest stars Aisling Bea, Adjani Salmon and Paulina McLynn join Jodie Whittaker for some Tardis escapades on New Year’s Day. EastEnders: With two weddings planned could it be a happy Christmas on the Square for a change? With Denise (Diane Parish) and Jack (Scott Maslen) and Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams) and Gray (Toby-Alexander Smith) headed for the alter we doubt it. David Attenborough: A double helping of the historian are coming in the shape of Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard, where he investigates a Swindon quarry then in The Wonder of Song, David picks his favourite natural world recordings. Mrs Brown’s Boys: A Christmas and New Year’s special bring about plenty of laughs. Top Gear: TV TREATS: Mary Berry Driving Home For and Call the Midwife Christmas: It’s secret Santa time as the three wise men buy surprise cars for each other and go on a festive road trip from Bethlehem (in Wales). MasterChef: A trio of Yuletide offerings with The Professionals Rematch Special, the Christmas Cook-Off and a Champion’s Special. BBC TWO Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas: The classic tale gets a revamp. Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts: The cooking queen of Great British Bake Off helps three amateurs with their festive dishes.

28 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 It’s VOlVO On EcO FrOnt THE Concept Recharge visualises ●Volvo Cars’ path towards sustainable mobility, the carmaker said. The pure electric Concept Recharge SUV is made of sustainable materials inside the car, equipping it with tyres from recycled and renewable material. Owen Ready, of Volvo, said: “We are ●determined to produce cars that slash their environmental impact.” Some brands have all the lux ■ THE Toyota Hilux (right) has won the 6th International Pick-up Award. The presentation was made during the Solutrans 2021 exhibition in Lyon, France. Michael Gaynor, of Toyota Ireland, ■said: “When it comes to brute strength, quality and reliability nothing compares to Hilux.” Single cab variants are available in Ireland from €29,950. skoda jazzing up Enyaq SKODA has two new variants on the ■ENYAQ coming to Ireland in 2022. The new ENYAQ Sportline iV and the new all-wheel drive ENYAQ iV 80x are SKODA’s attempt to meet the demand for the ENYAQ iV when it was first revealed in 2020. The ENYAQ iV 80x has an all new, allwheel drive powertrain and starts from €49,894 inclusive of Grants/VRT Rebate and a service and tyre plan. While the ŠKODA ENYAQ ■SPORTLINE iV is the sportiest version yet, characterised by a range of black design features and large wheels, with a lowered sports chassis that makes for a particularly dynamic driving experience. It starts from €44,942. WITH JOHN MITCHELL e=MG Citroen’s all-electric hatch is priced to sell but range could be issue... ISEIR MERC’S PLAN TO BE FIRST AMONG EQS... THE Mercedes-Benz 2022 product offensive in Ireland will see the German manufacturer extend its presence in the all-electric sector with the arrival here of a number of muchanticipated new models from its Mercedes EQ family of electric-powered vehicles. Expected to debut here in the first quarter will be the S-Classinspired all electric EQS luxury saloon. A fusion of high-tech and artificial intelligence features, more than 40 new inventions and 20 new design applications. Also due in the first quarter will be the EQB, which slots into the Mercedes-EQ range above the entrylevel EQA and below the larger mid-range EQC. Built to deliver electro-mobility in a family-size package, EQB underlines the continued importance that Mercedes-Benz attaches to their B-size contender. The second quarter will see the arrival of the fully-electric it embodies CLASS ACT: All-electric EQE Merc model EQE. Up with current trends... MOBILITY app Free Now has held ■its first EV Roadshow for drivers to support the national switch to electric vehicles. The event at Dublin’s RDS last week was the first of several roadshows that will travel around Ireland over the coming months and aims to provide drivers with information and support to transition to electric vehicles. Free Now said it’s part of a commit- to supporting drivers in the ■ment transition to electric vehicles and to help the company realise its ambition of achieving 50 per cent fully electric vehicle rides by 2025, and to be the first mobility platform in Europe to reach Net-Zero emissions by 2030. THE reappearance of the MG logo plastered on a new Chinese wave of electric vehicles has helped kickstart the drive towards cheaper electric cars finally arriving here. The fact you can pick up an MG5 EV for under 30 grand marks an important turning point, though you will have to pay far more for a more established brand with some vehicles being offered for quite extraordinary sums, easily up into the highs 40s and 50s for fairly standard mainstream vehicles. However, knowing very well that some buyers may baulk at buying a Chinese car, Citroen are also plotting to hit that 30-odd-grand price point with their latest electric offering, the e-C4. Sharing components with the Peugeot e-2008, the C4 looks unmistakeably Citroeny, with swooping lines and a pleasant bulge across the roof all kept in line by pleasingly aggressive slitted headights. Like its Peugeot cousins it comes in petrol, diesel or electric versions but it’s the e-C4 we are most concerned with today. First the good points: it is a lovely car to drive, with very comfortable seats, as is Citroen’s wont, and an excellent driving position as well as a typically snazzy interior with lots of nice facets to break up the monotony of the fairly high-end black COMFORT: Citroen-e-C4 interior and rear view charging (right) plastic the cabin is fitted out in. The car also feels quite sizeable, and there’s plenty of room in the back for two adults or three kids. Battery So far, so good. The problem I hit however, was with the range. Now it’s only got a 50kwh battery onboard and that’s not overly big by today’s standards. That’s supposed to be good for up to 350km and no doubt if used as a city car it would do something very close to that. However, when it comes to motorways, the e-C4 reveals its Achilles heel — it really doesn’t like them. During my otherwise enjoyable week with the car I had to head North to Warrenpoint to have a molar removed — and amazingly that wasn’t the worst part of my day. With a 90 per cent battery charge and a nominal range of 300km, I thought I’d have plenty for the 80km each-way trip but instead I watched in terror as the range just bled away, often in chunks of 5km at a time. Now admittedly it was windy and wet and I was driving with cruise control set to 120kph but HAVING just launched the EV6 to international acclaim, Kia has stunned onlookers at the Auto- Mobility LA with all-electric SUV concept, the Kia Concept EV9. Seen as the clearest signal yet from Kia as to what might be the next addition to its new-generation EV lineup, the Concept EV9 epitomises the brand’s recent leadership in designing and developing desirable, high-tech, zero-emissions vehicles. Concept EV9 embodies Kia’s commitment to sustainable mobility. The design was inspired by nature and uses upcycled materials developed from waste deposited into the fragile marine ecosystem. The SUV also offers striking visual aesthetics which has helped the all-electric SUV concept to take on an iconic and bold form, meshing logical and emotional qualities with playful, rugged features and styling. SPACIOUS: Side view and interior KIA EV9 tAKEs cEntrE stAgE FOr Concept EV9’s extensive tech capabilities and all-round flexibility ensures it feels at home when tackling traffic while it offers families the freedom to experience leisure pursuits away from city centres. “The Kia Concept EV9 is yet another important marker for us in what has been an incredible journey since the start of the year,” said Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design Center. “Having made our intentions clear – to become a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions – we are proud to show the world our all-electric SUV concept, which fuses together an advanced zero-emissions powertrain, a cuttingedge exterior design and a contemporary and innovative tech-based interior space.” Developed on the advanced E-GMP architecture, the EV9 is a high-tech, family-friendly vehicle that is powered by a zero-emissions all-electric engine. It blends a stunning exterior profile with a modern and sleek interior space that is influenced with state-of-the-art tech. From the outside, such proportions help outline a three-row SUV footprint, signifying a vehicle that is highly capable, practical and ready for action. Concept EV9 measures 4,930mm in length, 2,055mm width, 1,790mm height and has a wheelbase of 3,100mm. From the side, this modernistic angular profile gives the all-electric SUV a simple but distinctive outline. A low gravity side body creates maximum and instant impact with the sharp crystalline inspired fender volumes that

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 29 SCARED coMpact: the sleeker Yamaha tMaX YAMAHA TAKING BIKING TO T’MAX after the first part of the journey I had only 42km of range left — and not one fast charger in Newry was operational or even appeared to exist. They were actually digging one up as I wafted sadly by. Waiting So after two hours of waiting at a Lidl — and getting less than 5 per cent charge — I limped down the M1 at minimal speeds to Castlebellingham South. Here the 50Kwh charger that the ESB had told me was non-operational two hours before — as I scoured Newry for non-existent chargers that were clearly marked on the ESB app — had me topped up to 80 per cent in half an hour. Now for the rest of the week and with the benefit of a home charger, SwoopinG LineS: the citroen-e-c4 the e-C4 was a pleasure but I would reiterate that for me, it excels as a city car only — unless you go for one with an engine. The e-C4 starts at €31,730 with grants and VRT relief taken into account and comes with a 100Kw motor paired to the 50Kwh battery. My test vehicle was the Flair edition which will cost you another five grand but does come with some rather cool little bells and whistles such as a heads-up display which should put a smile on your face — even if you’ve been to the dentist. AuTOmObIlITy l.A. sit high up. This low side body profiling effect makes the fender volumes of the Concept EV9 pop out, resulting in a strong SUV stance. Kia’s iconic Tiger Face facade has been reinterpreted for the BEV era and is showcased on the Concept EV9. The new Digital Tiger Face benefits from the fact that allelectric vehicles don’t need the traditional grille that ICE vehicles rely upon, resulting in its full body coloured anGULaR: Kia front. eV9 is a sleek proposition tHe Yamaha tMaX has long been one of the best-selling scooters in europe over the last two decades. Now for 2022 there’s a new model that features a more compact design and has even more spec than before. It sports a new look that is more aggressively styled with influences from the Supersport range. Sleeker looking dual LED headlights incorporate the indicators, while the new windscreen is designed to create less noise. The main seat is now longer and has an adjustable rider’s backrest with 30mm of travel. It is narrower at the front to make it easier for riders to reach a secure footing when stopped. At the rear, a T-shaped light rounds off a smart new look. Yamaha now fits a 7-inch colour TFT instrument display that can be configured three different ways depending on rider preference. Touch up for Honda Unsurprisingly there is full smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or through a USB port in the waterproof storage compartment in the front. A joystick and home button on the left handlebar allows the rider to select different functions and a Bluetooth headset can relay navigation instructions to the rider’s helmet. When the bike is parked it can also display text messages on the instrument screen. Smooth A powerful 560cc parallel twincylinder engine is said to run more smoothly thanks to its even-firing 360-degree crank that has a horizontally-opposed reciprocating piston balancer, which is unique to this engine. This setup also make the engine lower and creates more space for a larger underseat storage compartment. bmW cOnnEcTs rIdEs ■ owneRS of slightly older BMw models can now enjoy the benefits of being able to integrate their smartphone to use for navigation and other features. ■ a new connectedRide cradle is specifically designed to be installed on a range of the Bavarian brand’s models, including the K50 R 1200 GS, and can aDaptaBLe: Motorrad app work with most Samsung and apple devices as well as some Huawei, Htc and Google pixel phones. there is a specific BMw Motorrad connected app ■ which opens up more functionality. the cradle can ■also keep the device charged up through either a wired USB-c connection or inductively with the Qi standard. THE Honda range will receive some 2022 model updates to keep its lineup looking fresh. Starting with the 500cc Rebel, it will now be available with a new Pearl Organic Green paint option alongside the current Mat Jeans Blue Metallic, Graphite Black and Mat Axis Grey Metallic. Honda will offer a Rebel S with additional factory-fitted options including a headlight cowl, diamond-stitch seat and all-black fork covers. With the larger capacity CMX1100 Rebel, Honda is adding a most-striking Pearl Stallion Brown colour option, which really makes it stand out. Its range-topping tourer, the GL1800 Gold Wing ‘Tour’ gets the ‘blacked out’ treatment feanew coat of paint: Honda range turing a darkened engine covers and Gunmetal Black Metallic paint. The DCT/Airbag version of the Gold Wing ‘Tour’ will feature new vibrant Glint Wave Blue Metallic and Pearl Glare White paint options for 2022.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021 N PAGE 25 8-PAGE pu zles PU LOUT OUR BIG PRIZE X-WORD COMPETITION: To enter our €150 voucher competition (right), send cro sword grid solutions to: Saturday cro swords, PO Box 295, Dublin 1, with your name, a dre s and phone number, by December 1. AgIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A D G J M B C E F H I K L starchicmag StarChic starchicmag Solutio next week Hold the image right up to your nose: it The image will start to form a fu zy 3D will be blurry. Focus and slowly move the shape. Stop here, focusing beyond image away from your face. K ep your and the 3D shape should pear. eyes focused beyond the image, do not Clue: When is a man like dog? focus on the actual image. spot the BA L We have removed the f otball from this picture. Have bit of fun with your mates – or even little bet – to s e if you can gue s which section the ball was in. Using the grid, ch ose a row (A-M) and column (1-19). Solutio next w ek The wi ner of our November 13 pu zle competition was A na Bailey, Arnestown, New Ro s, Co. Wexford. Congratulations! of ties grid. ek IRE E ’s hottest recorded s the Carolina Reaper. t rates 1,641,183 SHUs omparison, a jalapeño 0 and 8 SHUs. a corner centre 4. Unfold back to a square 30 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR IT’S D-DAY FOR SHOPPERS ■■Rachel BERESFORD MiLLiES.iE is one of the leading irish-owned destination for professional and premium skincare, haircare, wellness products and make-up — and with a growth of 300 per cent last year, Black Friday had a huge part to play in this business. Research from last year also shows spending on Irish websites was up 135 per cent in comparison to the previous year. In light of such growth, it’s no surprise that Black Friday has become so fiercely competitive and has started to span the November calendar for many businesses. Joann Mahon, MD of Millies, said: “We significantly invested in our Black Friday event last year and we certainly reaped a healthy return on investment. “Black Friday, which is launched now, is now our biggest shopping event of the year and it has grown in importance on our promotional calendar every year. Event “Although our Christmas store launched a few weeks ago, it is the Black Friday event that really kicks off the Christmas season for shoppers.” To help other business owners, Joann has shared her top tips for other online businesses on how they can best maximise this time of the year... Prep your online business The key to successful preparation for Black Friday is to start early. The Black Friday planning begins months in advance at Millies. We finalise budgets, stock levels, marketing calendar, prepare the warehouse and organise our team months in advance. It is such an incredibly busy time of the year that solid preparation is essential. We also have several group meetings across all departments so that everyone is aware of the Black Friday plan and knows exactly what their role and responsibility is during our busiest time of the year. Stock management Forecasting for the required stock levels to meet the demand during Black Friday is critical. We use sales figures from the previous year with growth trends and marketing investment to help guide us on an appropriate stock buy. It is a very difficult balance to get right and probably one of the trickiest tasks for the Black Friday event. It is so important to base your stock buy on data and as many data points as possible. Guessing the SUCCESS: Joann Mahon from Millies Millies MD’s Black Friday tips... required stock levels is a recipe for disaster. How to discount Black Friday is a discount event and there is no way around that. It’s what customers expect. It’s important to work closely with suppliers and to find the discount sweet spot. Attention It needs to look attractive to customers to draw their attention during a very noisy time of year but yet make business sense to ensure you are still making a profit once all the extra costs associated with running a Black Friday event are taken into account. Joann also points out: “Black Friday is no longer just a nice event to run for customers but instead an expectation and an event that our customers will enquire about weeks in advance. “It’s the biggest event of the year for driving customer acquisition and re-engaging existing customers. “In fact, our returning customer rate is higher during Black Friday than any other time of the year. It’s also one of our peak revenue drivers during the year.” ● Millies.ie Black Friday event is on now with 15-50 per cent off products sitewide. For help finding the perfect products for your skin type, you can email the expert team at info@millies.ie. SELFCARE: Just two of the giftsets on offer this Friday SALE: GHD products Hair raising beauty deals... NOW, with Black Friday just days away, is the perfect time to start on your Christmas shopping — if you haven’t already! — or simply treat yourself. And this week you can pick up one of the latest styling tools with the Peter Mark Black Friday sale. Running from now until Monday, November 29, 2021, Peter Mark bosses say this year’s Black Friday sale it set to the be biggest one yet. Styling Right now there’s €30 off some of the most popular heated styling tools including, GHD stylers and dryers and the highly sought-after L’Oréal Steampod. And for those who need a little help picking out a styling tool, the salon team in stores will help advise you on the perfect purchase. But if you prefer to shop from the comfort of home, you can go to www.petermark.ie/shop where you can opt for Click and Collect or home delivery. Favourite All products are available in Peter Mark and Style Club salons nationwide and while our favourite will always be the GHD Origina (was €134, now €104), here are some other deals that will be hard to pass up... L’Oréal Steampod White v3.0 (as €275, now €245). GHD Helios Dryer (was €175 now €145). GHD Platinum+ (was €214 now €184). INSIDE: YOUR FULL 7-DAY TELLY LISTINGS WEEKEND A Collins Christmas LILY & THE OTHER CRACKERS BACK ON THE BOX... INTERVIEW IT'S PANTO SEASON . OH YES IT IS! NEW 48-PAGE MAG! FASHION (APRÉS) SKI WILL ROCK YOU

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 31 entsible EMAIL Rachel.beresford@reachplc.com The price is always righT with... SHOPPING TEFAL ACTIFRY GENIUS+ AIR FRYER, €179.99, CURRYS PC wORLD GOOGLE NEST SMART SPEAKER MINI, €24.99, CURRYS PC wORLD CANDLES AND DIFFUSERS, UP TO 70%, MAX BENJAMIN LUXURY GIFT SETS, 10% OFF, THE HANDMADE SOAP COMPANY Black Fri YAY! week..ỴAY! Top deals not to be missed this week... SAMSUNG SMARTwATCHES, 20% OFF, MINT+ IPHONE 8 PLUS 245GB, €219, MINT+ RANGE OF TECH PRODUCTS, 10% OFF, PAIR MOBILE STILLGARDEN SOCIAL GIN GIFT BOX, €52, STILLGARDEN DISTILLERY JVC ANDROID 58” SMART 4K ULTRA HD HDR LED TV wITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT, €529, CURRYS PC wORLD FORTIFIED IMMUNITY & LIFE FIBRE RANGES, 35% OFF, EVERY BODY HEALTH CLIFFS OF MOHER PRINT, 20% OFF, JANDO Deal or no deal? IKEA’s popular Christmas tree offer is back for the tenth year this festive season, giving customers the opportunity to bag a tree for just €15. Available at IKEA Ballymun as of yesterday and running until December 23, customers can purchase a real fir tree for €30 and receive a €15 voucher to redeem in store across a wide range of homewares in the new year. The trees come in a variety of sizes — with a maximum height of 170cm – so customers can choose the one that best suits. Anna Liakh, Commercial Activities Leader, IKEA UK and Ireland, said: “We’re really happy to be bringing back IKEA’s real Christmas trees for another year, offering affordable, high-quality trees for customers to enjoy. With the added bonus of a €15 voucher to spend in the New Year across our range of homewares instore, we hope to spread the festive cheer for a few more months to come!” DEAL!

32 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 TARGET HOW many words of four letters or more can you makefrom the letters shown here? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. each must contain the center letter and there must be at least one nineletter word. No plurals or verb forms ending in”s”. L G T O O H SUDOKU DOUBLE CHALLENGE Fill the grid so that every column, row, and 3x3 square includes all the digits from 1 to 9. Yesterday’s solution Easy ISEIR Y I L TODAY’S TARGET Good 11 - Very good 16 - excellent 21 QUIZ OF THE WEEK ANSWERS lucky dip 1) Amaretto 2) Kenya 3) RL Stine 4) Beatrix Potter 5) Glove SpORT 1) Torino 2) Weightlifting XWORD QUICKY AcROSS 1 Connected (8) 8 Fee (6) 9 Miserly (4) 10 Curve (3) 11 Affront (6) 13 Lack of movement (9) 15 Barriers (6) 17 Unwell (3) 18 Settee (4) 19 Nervous (2,4) 20 Gathering (8) DOwn 3) New York Yankees 4) Feather -weight 5) Damon Hill MuSic 1) Whitney Houston 2) New Kids On The Block 1 Mind oasis (anag.) (9) 2 A score (6) 3 Hot drinks (4) 4 Dare (9) 5 Cease (4) 6 Delete (5) 7 Vital (9) 12 Handy (6) 14 Does nothing (5) 15 Trends (4) 16 Hairstyling tool (4) TWO WAY TEASER Two sets of clues but the answers are the same... cRYPTIc cLUES AcROSS 7 Land at gate, taking turn with key (8) 8 Temperature in the atmosphere (4) 9 Discuss old woman in river (6) 10 Mother’s character (6) 11 Phase pets out (4) 12 Appointment with Neil changed from day to day (8) 14 Thriller with unknown author (8) 18 Lois ran to the store (4) 20Rate fools at school (6) 22Exaggerate concerning party (6) 23Blessed with not as much (4) 3) Milli Vanilli 4) Def Leppard 5) Whale All ABOuT iRElANd 1) Horse 2) Ulysses 3) Armagh 4) One 5) 1950s YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: AcROSS: 2 Stalwart, 9 Adores, 10 Cone, 11 Call, 13 Exile, 14 Splendour, 16 Laird, 19 Arch, 20 Test, 21 Brogue, 22 Handyman. DOwn: 1 Backslash, 3 Tonal, 4 Area, 5 Legendary, 6 Acai, 7 Roll-up, 8 Tolerated, 12 Sparta, 15 Omega, 17 Icon, 18 Atom. 24Waited around, leering about note (8) DOwn 1 Mighty river shelter (6) 2 Attached to being hard up (8) 3 Tallied with a vice (6) 4 Surface temperature on Mercury, say (6) 5 Talk about headgear (4) 6 Benefactor played no part (6) 13 The aim of radio (8) 15 Rush as then, perhaps (6) 16 Get comfortable at home with the French (6) 17 Troublesome as a rose (6) 19 Book has margin between left and right (6) 21 Simple point, say, to change (4) QUIcK cLUES AcROSS 7 European country (8) 8 Warmth (4) 9 Discussion (6) 10 Essence (6) 11 Stair (4) 12 Time boundary (8) 14 Detective story (8) 18 Grain store (4) 20Evaluate (6) YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ACROSS: 1 Timber, 4 Bleach, 7 Kiln, 8 Uncommon, 9 Sardine, 12 Set, 14 Violet, 15 Cereal, 16 Roe, 18 Strayed, 22 Vendetta, 23 Band, 24 Strain, Hard SPORTS CROSSWORD AcROSS 1. Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and France midfielder (5) 4. Rodney ....., Fulham, Manchester City and England striker (5) 7. Muhammad ..., famous heavyweight champion (3) 8. ..... Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool right back (5) 9. ..... Wadkins, golf’s 1977 USPGA champion (5) 10. .... Betis, Spanish football club (4) 11. Two-time women’s 100 metres Olympic champion (6) 14. ...... Red Sox, baseball team (6) 15. .... Elliott, men’s 1500 metres Olympic champion in 1960 (4) 18. Steve ....., manager of Newcastle United 2019-2021 (5) 20. Matthew ....., Birmingham City and England centre back (5) 21. ... Allardyce, West Ham United and Everton manager (3) 22. Annabel ....., retired tennis player who represented UK in the Fed Cup (5) 22Strain (6) 23Fewer (4) 24Loitered (8) DOwn 1 Powerful (6) 2 Fastened (8) 3 Consented (6) 4 Celestial body (6) 5 Gossip (4) 6 Sponsor (6) 13 Eavesdropper (8) 15 Hurry (6) 16 Snuggle (6) 17 Prickly (6) 19 Accounts book (6) 21 Facile (4) 25 Mutter. DOWN: 1 Take cover, 2 Millstone, 3 Round, 4 Bacon, 5 Elms, 6 Close, 10 Reeds, 11 Enemy, 12 Steadfast, 13 Tall order, 17 Overt, 19 Titan, 20 Alarm, 21 Idea. 23. French driver who won the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (5) DOwn 1. ..... Winterbottom, wing forward capped 58 times by England 1982-1993 (5) 2. English Classic held annually at Epsom (3,4) 3. John ...., former WBA world heavyweight champion (4) 4. Winner of golf’s 1976 Open Championship (6) 5. ... Greenwood, England manager (3) 6. John ....., prop forward who played 105 times for Ireland (5) 12. ....... Thome, Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea and Sunderland defender (7) 13. Nottingham ......, EFL Championship club (6) 14. Fredi ....., Borussia Dortmund, Bolton Wanderers (loan) and Germany striker (5) 16. England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning goalkeeper (5) 17. Triple ...., field event in athletics (4) 19. ... Beyer, men’s shot Olympic champion in 1976 (3) 7 9 11 14 20 23 1 15 2 21 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: AcROSS: 1.Anderton, 7.Hogan, 8.Spain, 9.Israel, 10.Keke, 12.Town, 14.Carrow, 17.Alloa, 18.Anglo, 19.Phillips DOwn: 1.Agger, 2.Daniel, 3.Rush, 4.Opale, 5.Christian, 6.Underwood, 11.Macari, 13.Walsh, 15.Regis, 16.Gail 3 12 16 24 4 10 17 22 5 8 13 18 6 19

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 33 SUGURU The grid is subdivided into shapes or cages, each of which is 1 to 5 squares in size. You need to fill each cage with unique digits, counting up from 1. So for example a 2-square cage contains the numbers 1 and 2. A 5-square cage contains the numbers from 1 to 5. Touching squares may never contain the same number and this includes diagonally adjacent cells. ANAGRAM ALLEY Can you solve the anagram below? Bite Rut BRIDGES Connect these islands with bridges until each island can be reached from any other island, and each island has as many outgoing bridges as its number. You may connect islands vertically or horizontally and bridges may not cross. There may be one or two bridges connecting pairs of islands, but no more than two. Each puzzle has a unique solution that can be found without making guesses. Your mindset is all important when it comes to moving mountains. You can do it! Having self belief is essential at a time like this. Getting things clear on a drawing board is important work. Take your time. Rather than complain about how things are or could be, make a change. It starts with you and the time is now. Someone is refusing to work. Stop enabling and excusing but keep doing what you are doing. Your work is a small part of who you are and what you contribute to the world. Know that you are so much more than your professional and financial achievements. Others enjoy your company. Time for a laugh. Can you make two common fiveletter words from the nine letters given, suing each letter only once? you can - but only if one letter features in both words in the squares on the right. there’s at least one way to do it, and you have to have the right letter at the crossover, but which one is it? See if you can find the answer within our target time. Solution below. CROSSDOUBT Target times: Average: 20 mins Good: 16 mins Excellent: 12 mins G H L L O O R S T 30 SECOND MATHS TEST Just follow the instructions from top to bottom, starting with the number given to reach an answer at the foot of the ladder. Set your own 30 second challenge: For the very young or arithmetically rusty, you have 30 seconds for the BEGINNER task. For a greater challenge, try BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE in 30 seconds, and true mental gymnasts should try INTERMEDIATE and AVANCED in 30 seconds together. BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED 42 210 15 DIVIDE BY 6 ADD 19 50% OF THIS TAKE AWAY 5 SQUARE IT ADD 13 2/7 OF THIS TAKE AWAY 16 TAKE AWAY 173 TIMES 8 ADD 48 75% OF THIS TAKE AWAY 84 5/6 OF THIS ADD 75 80% OF THIS TIMES 13 ADD 165 INCREASE BY 60% ADD 47 5/7 OF THIS REVERSE THE DIGITS TAKE AWAY 159 3/11 OF THIS ANSWER ANSWER ANSWER RACIST Craig ● Cobb said he would take a genetic test and receive the results on live television. He was found to be 14 per cent Sub-Saharan African. Polish midwife ● Stanisława Leszczynska delivered 3,000 babies at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. Despite appearing white, polar ● bears actually have black skin and clear fur. When a 7ft NBA ● player named Reggie Harding attempted to rob a Detroit gas station with a mask, the attendant said: “I know it’s you, Reggie”, to which he replied: “No, man, it ain’t me”. ● Richard Nixon sabotaged Vietnam peace talks to give himself a better chance in the 1968 US Presidential election, prolonging the war by five years. ● Game of Thrones has brought over €92million to State coffers in the North’s economy. ● Russia is opening a Military Disneyland where visitors can fire military-grade weapons and try out combat simulators. ● The second largest Japanese population in the world is in Brazil. For months after ● an astronaut returns from a mission they will frequently let go of objects in mid-air expecting them to float. ● Henry Cavill nearly missed the call for the role of Superman because he was playing World of Warcraft. GO FIGURE What is it that no man ever yet did see, which never was, but always is to be? YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION wAteR You are as tenacious as you are tender. You never give up and most especially when it comes to the personal. Love is for always or it was never love to begin with. You are anticipating a new beginning. You have difficulty understanding those who don’t understand what is simple. Work is important to you and you enjoy keeping busy. Sometimes being busy is an escape. Be sure to take time to relax and to reconsider. True courage is facing danger calmly and decisively even when afraid or apprehensive. Being heroic comes easy to you, when it entails taking a stand. A point of principle become increasingly important to you. When friendships strain or even break, you bend until they can be restored. Coming weeks find you building bridges even in instances where others don’t meet you half way. These are strange times. Allow for that. You do a lot out of the goodness of your heart but you need to be true to yourself. Have a clear conscience. Know you did everything you could. Ignore someone who finds fault at every hand’s turn. No matter how difficult the situation, you will keep on trying... until. Then there is no going back. Someone needs to get that. Pushing you to your limits, pushes your buttons and could cause you to explode. “It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then”. (Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland). The future is appealing and all the more so, when your past is resolved. Tell others that things will get better because you KNOW that they will. Keep the faith and inspire confidence. There are so many things that are more important than money. Remind someone of that. Stop keeping count. You haven’t seen someone in some time but don’t doubt that when next you meet, all will be well between you. Anticipation sweetens a meeting. You can no longer deny that at heart, you are a romantic. BRIDGES TARGET golly holily hollo holly holt holy hoot hotly igloo litho LITHOLOGY logo loot loth oily olio ology toil toll tool yogi SUGURU MAtHS teSt SOLutiON: B= 6 i= 176 A= 105 ANAGRAM ALLeY SOLutiON tRiBute CROSSDOuBt SOLutiON: ACROSS: GHOSt DOwN: tROLL

34 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR 3 dear siobhanSIOBHAN MY NEW partner is tricky and challenging – but I must admit that I like that in a man. Our sex life is edgy. I never know what he’s going to do from one minute to the next. Unfortunately, none of my circle like him. I tell them that he makes me happy, but they accuse him of being arrogant and rude. He recently told my best friend Lonely pal next door just used me I BECAME very close to my next-door neighbour during the lockdowns. We would talk over the garden fence and formed a bond. She moved to a new city in July but promised to keep in touch — but I’ve not heard from her since. I recently bumped into her sister who refused to give me her new number. I can’t help feeling upset and used. I HATE the fact that my daughter uses hook-up apps to find sexual partners. She claims she’s looking for a “forever man”, but all I ever see her do is fiddle with her phone and shoot out for loveless encounters. She claim that I don’t understand how the dating world works these days. O’BRIEN ANSWERS ALL YOUR QUESTIONS Tricky boyfriend’s banned for Christmas that she’s a snob. He was right, she’s an outrageous social climber, but she’s furious. Now my sister is refusing to invite him to her house for Christmas. Why can’t people simply live and let live without judging? Can’t a guy have a unique personality? SIOBHAN SAYS: You’re free to love anyone you like, but you can’t expect everyone else to fall in line if your boyfriend is prone to being outspoken and even anti-social. He might consider himself to be edgy but he sounds like an acquired taste. If your sister won’t budge, then start to organise your own Christmas, but don’t risk falling out with your family. And, don’t allow your pride to stop you from seeing what everyone is witnessing. Sadly, if he really is a jerk, then save yourself. Girlfriend likes to twist reality SHE’LL TELL WHATEVER TALE TO SUIT HERSELF SIOBHAN SAYS: Sadly, all you can do is accept her decision and concentrate on living your own life. MY GIRLFRIEND has a problem with the truth. and the more time I spend with her, a reasonable human being, but she’s now been around her long enough to We’ve been together for three years to drop the act and start behaving like started to fall from your eyes. You’ve Past It’s dawning on me that very little of the more frustrated I have become. never sorry and never wrong — and realise that she is ruthless in her terms It’s often the case that what comes out of her mouth is based I’m a sociable, loyal person but she’d it’s becoming increasingly hard to deal of ego and her own advancement. when people have been on reality. throw her grandmother under a bus if with. Now you find yourself at loggerheads over a work colleague that you through an emotional time, I was with her for six months before I realised that the names she uses it would advance her best interests. At the moment I know that she is they decide to cut off everyone from the past to make a (both Christian and surname) is not Over the years I’ve watched her trying desperately hard to separate me have become fond of. fall out with friends, employers and from a girl I’ve become friends with Suddenly your girlfriend feels fresh start. the one she grew up with. neighbours. at work, because she can’t stand the threatened, so she’s going all out to Don’t allow her bad manners to bring you down. the family members (who still speak She “reinvented” herself aged 21 and thought of me having my own life. Is crush the association before you get Selfish that controlling or insecure? ideas above your station. While you were a welcome to her) call her something completely She ruthlessly runs a successful But it’s vital you retain a clear head source of companionship different. business and thinks nothing of using SIOBHAN SAYS: Your girlfriend and live your life by your own rules. during a stressful time for In everyday life she twists stories to and discarding people for her own sounds a complex character — and Ultimately, is being with your girlfriend good for your mental and gen- her, and most other people, suit her narrative. profit and ends. not a very pleasant one at that. it’s clear to me that you were If I dare to call her out on the fact In her world, she is always the victim, and nothing is ever her fault, even roost that she will tell any lie, or pull Does she support and respect you? She’s so obsessed with ruling the eral health? just a means to end in her that she’s lied, changed a story, or simply made up an outrageous whopper eyes and need to move on though I’ve witnessed her behaving any stunt, in order to have the upper Are you a valid, equal partner or with your life. she snaps: “Well, that’s my truth” and like a diva. hand. You sound utterly exhausted. simply a supporting character in the shuts down any further argument. Whenever we row, I plead with her After three, long years the scales have drama that is her life? Terrified about daughter’s dating app safety I care for her very much and worry about her sexual health and her safety. She’s 28 and accuses me of fussing and cramping her style, but I’m allowed to care, aren’t I? How do I protect the girl when all I can think about is her being attacked by one of these so-called dates? SIOBHAN SAYS: Your daughter is an independent adult, so all you can do is ask her to be careful, take precautions and use common sense. You may not approve of the world of dating apps, but they’re the way many people meet their partners these days. You don’t wish to come across as interfering but do make sure she knows how much she is loved and cherished. Beg her to take care, use condoms and to always retain her self respect. What about some safety measures? Would she agree to tell you where she’s going and who with? If you can agree on some basic rules it may help both you and her to feel more secure. Make sure you can always contact her mobile and arrange a secret codeword that she can text you if she gets into an uncomfortable situation. Explain your worries to her and ask her how her world works – you might find that it’s not as bad as you think. Please forward your problems to the usual Star postal address or email: dearsiobhan@thestar.ie Siobhan cannot give private replies to letters

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 35 4 HE SAYS I’M PLAYING WITH HIM DAY TWO STACEy AnD MArTin ArE in THE bACk SEAT Of HiS CAr FaITh, hOpE aNd SUE Lisa Wild This is so naughty CalvIN aNd hObbES Bill Watterson A biT lATEr… I love you, Stacey What? Why are you saying that? dIlbERT Scott Adams I know… but I can’t help how I feel Wooo… stop that right now… we agreed at the start… five months ago… this was just a bit of no strings fun… I’m married and you have a girlfriend Yes, you can… we’ll have to stop doing this if you say such stupid things CONTINUES TOMORROW FOOD METHOD 1) Put the bread cubes into a large bowl. 2) add the butter to a large pan and melt over a medium-high heat. add the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute until soft, but not browned. add all the mushrooms, bay leaves, paprika and sage and 1 tsp salt. 3) Cook the mushrooms, stirring frequently. As the mushrooms cook, pour the liquid they GARDEN WITH ALAN TITCHMARSH A DELICIOuS MuSHROOM STuFFING THIS mushroom version of stuffing makes a change from sage and onion, and can be added to any meal or used as the basis for a vegetarian dish. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 350g crusty white bread, cut into very small cubes 6 tbsps unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 350g button mushrooms, cut into bite-size chunks 350g chanterelle or other wild mushrooms, cut into bite-size chunks 2 bay leaves 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp dried sage 475ml vegetable stock salt to taste handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped Seasoned expert produce into the bowl and toss to coat the cubes of bread. Do this every couple of minutes until the mushrooms are cooked — they should be tender. 4) add the cooked mushrooms to the bread and toss together. 5) Pour in the vegetable stock a little at a time, mixing in each time. 6) add seasoning as required, then just before serving mix in the chopped parsley. To creaTe an unusual out-of-season display, dig up crowns of compact spring-flowering perennials such as dicentra, aquilegia and polyanthus. Pot them up and keep them in a cold greenhouse or enclosed porch. You can then bring them indoors when buds form.

36 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Development) Regulations 2017 Notice of Strategic Housing Development Application to An Bord Pleanála We, Denver Valley Developments Limited, intend to apply to An Bord Pleanála for permission for a strategic housing development at this site at Bray Head House (Protected Structure), and the former North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School, (A98 CK73), Putland Road and extending to Newcourt Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Vehicular access to the development will be via the existing entrance at Putland Road as modified in this proposal, with pedestrian and cycle access to Newcourt Road. The development will consist of the following:- Demolition of:- o Non-original shed and outbuildings to the rear of Bray Head House; o The 1950’s 2/3-storey redbrick secondary school extension to Bray Head House; o Other sheds and outbuildings to the rear of the site; Refurbishment of Bray Head House (Protected Structure) with internal reconfiguration and change of use from School to Apartments; The Construction of 3 no. residential apartment buildings (Blocks A, B and C) with common basement under podium amenity space; Provision of 179 residential apartment units comprising: - o 38 no. 1-bed units; o 125 no. 2-bed units; o 16 no. 3-bed units. The units will be provided across 4 no. buildings arranged around a central landscaped podium as follows:- o Block A: 6-storey over partial basement apartment building with a setback at fifth floor level accommodating 59 no. apartments, consisting of 15 no. 1- bed, 40 no. 2-bed and 4 no. 3-bed units with associated balconies/terraces; o Block B: 6-storey over basement apartment building with setbacks at 4th and 5th floor levels accommodating 66 no. apartments consisting of 20 no. 1-bed, 39 no. 2-bed and 7 no. 3-bed units with associated balconies/terraces; o Block C: 5-storey over lower ground floor level apartment building with a setback at 4 th floor level accommodating 48 no. apartments consisting of 2 no. 1-bed, 42 no. 2-bed and 4 no. 3-bed units with associated balconies/ terraces; o Block D: The existing 2-storey over basement level Bray Head House (Protected Structure) will accommodate 6 no. apartments consisting of 1 no. 1-bed, 4 no. 2-bed and 1 no. 3-bed units with associated terraces and an internal communal space area; The under-podium basement level will accommodate 148 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking, bin stores and plant; A Creche will be located at ground floor level of Block A; 12 no. surface level car parking spaces will provide allocation for Bray Head House units and drop-off area for creche along with surface level bicycle parking; Widening of the existing vehicular access from Putland Road and adjustments to gates and railings; Provision of a continuous Cycle/Pedestrian link from Putland Road to Newcourt Road; Site Landscaping, boundary treatments, infrastructure works, ESB substation and all associated site works and services. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022 and the Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2024. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Wicklow County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.putlandroadshd.ie Any person may, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by An Bord Pleanála of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 (except for certain prescribed bodies), make a submission or observations in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 or online at www.pleanala.ie relating to the implications of the proposed development, if carried out, for proper planning and sustainable development in the area or areas concerned, and the likely effects on the environment or the likely effects on a European site, as the case may be, of the proposed development, if carried out. Submissions or observations duly made will be considered by An Bord Pleanála in making a decision on the application. Such submissions or observations must also include the following information: (a) the name of the person, authority or body making the submission or observations, the name of the person, if any, acting on behalf of that person, authority or body, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent, (b) the subject matter of the submission or observations, and (c) the reasons, considerations and arguments on which the submission or observations is or are based. An Bord Pleanála may grant permission for the strategic housing development as proposed, or may grant permission subject to such modifications as it specifies in its decision, or may grant permission in part only, with or without any other modifications it may specify in its decision, or may refuse to grant permission for the proposed development. An Bord Pleanála may attach to a grant of permission such conditions as it considers appropriate. Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to the Strategic Housing Development Section of An Bord Pleanála (Tel. 01-8588100). A person may question the validity of a decision of An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986), in accordance with sections 50 and 50A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (No. 30 of 2000), as amended. Practical information on the review mechanism can be found in the Judicial Review Notice on the An Bord Pleanála website: www.pleanala.ie or on the Citizens Information Service website: www.citizensinformation.ie. Signed: Paula Shannon Agents Address: Simon Clear & Associates, 3 Terenure Road West, Terenure, Dublin 6W Date of publication 23rd November 2021 KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL - Butlers Chocolates, intend to apply for permission for development at, 5 North Main Street (ACA), Naas, Co. Kildare (a protected structure, RPS ref no NS19-057). The development will consist of:- Change of use from retail to retail and café at ground floor level. - Removal of non-original and original single storey outbuildings to rear/side (23sqm) - Removal of non-original internal stair - Removal of original and non-original internal partitions - Removal of non-original canopy to side - Removal of nonoriginal fixtures and fittings - Modifications to the internal layout at ground and first floor levels - Replacement of nonoriginal entrance door to side with a window - Replacement of non-original windows and door to front - Provision of new signage and awning to front - Construction of new part single storey and part two storey extension to rear/ side (21sqm) with roof terrace (21sqm) - Construction of new external stair to rear/ side - All associated ancillary, conservation, landscaping and site development works The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council. I, SARAH GANNON, intend to apply for PLANNING PERMISSION - The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of an existing single storey, four bedroom, detached dwelling. (ii) The construction of a house at SITE 5A, “FAIRWAYS”, CARRICKBRACK RD, SUTTON - two storey, five bedroom, detached dwelling with hipped roof, single storey flat roof to rear, with roof lights. (iii) Other works as part of the development include, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, NEW vehicular entrance & new pedestrian gate to Carrickbrack Rd to serve the house, car parking and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased for a fee not exceeding a reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Fingal County Council Planning Authority, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 16.30 pm. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20 within 5 weeks of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL, We (Loughs Agency) intend to apply to the above planning authority for permission for the material change of use of part of the existing property, from its current use as a sailing club with leisure facilities to an office building. These works will include the construction of external steps, an entrance canopy, signage and all other ancillary site works at Carlingford Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Carlingford, Co. Louth A91 XP48. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 Meath County Council I, Janey Quigley, intend to apply for permission for retention of development at the Millhouse, Slane, Co. Meath within the curtilage of a Protected Structure I.D. No. MH 019-262. The development will consist of the retention of an outdoor kitchen building. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Planning Permission is sought for works to facilitate provision of self-contained unit at basement level,including: existing staircase ( non-original) to be removed; replacement of existing concrete floor with new insulated and damp proofed concrete floor; damp proofing external walls; install Calsitherm dry lining to external walls; modify 2 no. existing internal door opes; replace non-original internal doors; replace existing plasterboard ceiling to basement with Fireline board;installation of new stud work partition separating kitchen from proposed living / dining room;install new kitchen and bathroom; provide new plumbing and electrical installations; complete redecoration; replace non-original window to basement rear return with new double doors to patio;demolition of existing lean-to boiler house in rear garden (all at basement level) and replacement of first floor rear return window with door and provision of granite platform and steps from here to garden level; landscaping works front and rear at 13 Ontario Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 W573 (A Protected Structure). Signed: Timothy McCormick. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Dublin City Council, block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00am - 4.30pm). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a prescribed fee (€20)within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL MICHELLE CONVEY intend to apply for PERMISSION for development at this site at NEWTOWN, ENFIELD, CO. KILDARE. A83RD78. The development will consist/ consists of: PERMISSION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE ON SITE, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR EXTENSION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STORY AND TWO STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE STOREY BUNGALOW, PERMISSION TO REPLACE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK WITH SECONDARY EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Prepared by WHYTE PLANNING CONSULTANTS Ltd, info@derekwhyte.ie, 0866001194 FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL We, Carmel & Neil Carton, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: 11 Carrickbrack Heath, Sutton, Dublin 13, D13 Y0X5 The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey glass conservatory and utility and store to the rear of the property. Construction of a new pitched roof and flat roof single storey extension with associated rooflights. Internal alterations to the rear of the property associated with the new extension. Internal alterations generally. New windows to northern façade associated with internal alterations. Creation of attic storage rooms including new internal access stairs. New roof lights to north, south and west facing roofs. New dormers to south facing roof. New windows to western façade of bedroom no.3. Widening existing vehicular entrance. All associated landscaping, new boundary treatments, drainage, ancillary site works and services. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Wicklow County Council I, Patrick Moore intend to apply for permission for development at a site at Rath East,Tullow, Co Wicklow. The development will consist of: Construction of a pig finishing shed with roof mounted Solar/PV panels on South facing rake and connections to existing stormwater drainage system and slurry management network and all associated site works. The site is subject to an IPPC License. The proposed development is located within the attendant grounds of Rath House Protected Structure Ref: 37-07. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. The planning application may be viewed online at www.wicklow.ie, under planning online enquiries. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council. I, AMY GANNON, intend to apply for PLANNING PERMISSION - The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of an existing single storey, four bedroom, detached dwelling. (ii) The construction of a house at SITE 5B, “FAIRWAYS”, CARRICKBRACK RD, SUTTON – two storey, four bedroom, detached dwelling with hipped roof, single storey flat roof to rear, with roof lights. (iii) Other works as part of the development include, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, NEW vehicular entrance & new pedestrian gate to Carrickbrack Rd to serve the house, car parking and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased for a fee not exceeding a reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Fingal County Council Planning Authority, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 16.30pm. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20 within 5 weeks of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Tipperary County Council. Notice of Significant Further Information. We, Lidl Ireland GmbH, have submitted Significant Further Information in respect of Application Reference 21/1098 on lands at: Queen Street and Oliver Plunkett Terrace, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary The development applied for consisted of: The demolition of existing buildings on site including the eastern boundary wall and southern boundary treatments. The boundary walls along the north and west sides of the application site will remain. The memorial located at the south east corner of the site will remain and would be set into a wider landscape plaza area. A plaque on the western boundary wall will, if necessary be moved to a public location on the same wall where it is visible to the general public. The construction of a mixed use development including Building A - a single storey discount foodstore with off sales license area and gross floor area (GFA) of 2,220sqms; Building B – single storey restaurant/Café 210sqms GFA; with external seating area; and Building C – two storey building with retail of grounds floor 117sqms and office hub on first floor 209sqms; ESB substation building 22.75sqms GFA; mechanical plant area to the north of the foodstore. The development also includes a new vehicular access on Queen Street with a right hand turn lane; the inset of the existing bus stop to an off road position; the creation of a public plaza to the south of the foodstore including all soft and hard landscaping features; landscaped walkway along the eastern boundary of the site; 142 vehicle parking spaces including 2 electric vehicle parking spaces (20% of all parking spaces will be ducted for future EV parking); 96 cycle parking spaces (both covered and uncovered); covered trolley and cycle parking bay next to foodstore entrance circa 53sqm. The development includes all drainage and sustainable urban drainage infrastructure; lighting; Solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the foodstore; all signage including a branded “flagpole sign” at the proposed vehicle entrance. All associated works to complete the development. The proposed development sought is now revised to include an extended application red line area of 1.305 hectares incorporating works to Queen Street within the application boundary. Significant Further Information has been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of the application and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the significant further information may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the Planning Authority. MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL. I, Dr. Michael Potterton, intend to apply for planning permission, for (a) the construction of a new storey and a half type building to the South-East side elevation of the existing dwelling on the footprint of the previously approved domestic garage (previous pl. ref. TA150996) containing a domestic garage at ground floor level and a work-from-home office/study at first floor level along with a single storey flat roof link corridor structure between each building and (b) the infill of the North-West elevations both at ground floor and first floor level to increase the internal floor areas including elevation alterations to suit incl. all associated landscaping, site works and services all at at Cloncarneel, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. Note that there are no additional bedrooms proposed and the existing waste water treatment plant is not affected by this proposed development, ie. no additional load proposed. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at County Buildings, Buvinda House, Navan, Co. Meath during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Signed: Dr. Michael Potterton c/o Planning Agent; Fergal O’Malley RIAI Arch. Tech. 0469542854. Dublin City Council, We Cumclone Construction Ltd are applying for permission for the following; Proposed alteration to existing Planning Reg No. 2483 / 19 at 23 Dolphin’s Barn Street, with frontage onto Reilly’s Avenue, Dublin 8. Alterations to Unit No. 4 consisting of change from two bedroom to three bedrooms, and rooftop access, garden and alterations to elevations, all with associated works at 23 Dolphin’s Barn Street, with frontage onto Reilly’s Avenue, Dublin 8 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the applications. KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL. We, Declan and Tara Twomey, intend to apply for retention planning permission and planning permission at No. 2, The Grove, Abbey Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare (W23 YX22), (a) Planning retention permission is sought for a small low profile, single storey flat roofed extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to replace the previous poorly constructed glazed lean-to extension & Planning permission is being sought for the construction of a new detached single storey low profile flat roofed occupational therapy and sensory room to the North of the existing rear garden together with all associated site and development works at No. 2, The Grove, Abbey Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare (W23 YX22). The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Kildare Co. Co., Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Signed: Declan and Tara Twomey, c/o Planning Agent; Fergal O’Malley RIAI Arch. Tech. Fingal County Council We, Frylite (Dublin) Limited, seek full planning permission for Construction of a distribution, washing and processing facility for fresh and used cooking oils; including offices, delivery vehicle maintenance, weighbridge, tank farm, lorry wash, external covered storage, signage, fuel tanks, ancillary accommodation and associated site works. Local authority permits required for used cooking oil process, storage and transfer and for the collection, temporary storage and transfer of food waste (Class 10 operations, along with Disposal code 15 & Recovery code 13)’ at Site B Cappogue Industrial Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION/ REVISED PLANS Name of applicant: Cignal Infrastructure Limited. Location of development: Ardbracan, Navan, Co. Meath. Reference number of the application: P21/1207. The development applied for consisted of: We Cignal Infrastructure Limited are applying for Planning permission to construct a 36 meter lattice mobile and broadband tower with headframe carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated equipment and cabinets enclosed within a 2.4m palisade fence compound with access track at Ardbracan, Navan, Co. Meath. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans have been furnished to the planning authority in respect of this proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at the offices of the authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority within the statutory time limit. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL We Sharon Commins & Chris Pender Intend to apply for: PLANNING PERMISSION For development on this site; 354 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 The development will consist of: Removal of single storey conservatory to rear. New single storey extension to rear. Modifications to existing attic dormer to provide for balcony dormer extension to front roof elevation. Elevational alterations to front side and rear. New entrance canopy to front elevation to a 4-bedroom semi-detached dwelling. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL I, Denise Harris, intend to seek planning permission for development on lands to the south of Ryston Pitch and Putt course and east of Ryston Avenue, Ryston, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The proposed development involves the construction of a two storey, detached dwelling (including staff accommodation) and a single storey gate lodge, along with a new vehicular entrance off Ryston Avenue, car parking, driveway, landscaping (including ponds) and all associated site works (including temporary construction access via Ryston Pitch and Putt course). The two storey dwelling will have solar PV panels. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ISEIR DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL We Sharon Commins & Chris Pender Intend to apply for: PLANNING PERMISSION For development on this site; 354 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 The development will consist of: Removal of single storey conservatory to rear. New single storey extension to rear. Modifications to existing attic dormer to provide for balcony dormer extension to front roof elevation. Elevational alterations to front side and rear. New entrance canopy to front elevation to a 4-bedroom semi-detached dwelling. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fergal Madden is applying for Permission for a new front vehicular entrance and all associated site works at 5 Cooper’s Wood, Chapel Rd, Kinsealy, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 R860. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Seán Ó Conaill is applying for Permission for a new front vehicular entrance and all associated site works at 4 Cooper's Wood, Chapel Rd, Kinsealy, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 Y578. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. RecRuitment DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL. We, John and Annette Brennan, intend to apply for planning permission for the proposed construction of a small low profile, single storey flat roofed extension to the rear of the existing dwelling alongside the existing single storey outshot extension together with all associated site and development works at No. 2, Larkfield Place, Clay Farm, Ballyogan, Co. Dublin (D18 XE02). The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council, Planning Department, Level 1, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Signed: John and Annette Brennan c/o Planning Agent; Fergal O’Malley RIAI Arch. Tech. 0469542854. Wexford County Council I, Micheál Rowsome wish to apply to the above for permission to erect a two-storey dwelling with services, domestic garage and ancillary works at Kilcloran, Kilcomb, Co. Wexford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during the hours of 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. and 2.00p.m. to 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday (Bank Holidays and Public Holidays excepted). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed on behalf of the applicant by Molloy Architecture and Design Studio, 9 McCurtain Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Phone 0539430806. AXIS GROUP SALES LTD Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co Kildare. The role of Computer Numerical Embroidery Operator/Programmer required to operate and programme embroidery machines. • Ability to upload new designs and make changes as required. • Must have 5 years experience and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word. • Attention to detail is a crucial requirement for this position. Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary: €30,160 per annum (€14.89 per hour/€580 per week) Please email your CV to mary.lennon@axis.ie Closing Date: 30th November 2021 Adult ChAt line Public Notices THE CIRCUIT COURT DUBLIN CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CITY OF DUBLIN IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2018 IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT 1902 SECTION 2(1) IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT 1902 SECTION 6 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COURTS (SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS) ACT 1961 AN APPLICATION OF WFL VINTNERS LIMITED APPLICANT TAKE NOTICE that WFL Vintners Limited whose registered office is at 62a - 64 Saint Agnes Park, Crumlin, Dublin 12 in the County of Dublin intends to apply to this Honourable Court sitting at Court 28, Four Courts, Inns Quay in the City of Dublin on the 16th of December 2021 at 10.00am in the forenoon or so soon thereafter as this application may be taken for a Certificate entitling and enabling the Applicants to receive a full Seven-Day Publican’s Licence to sell intoxicating liquor by retail at premises known as the Frehills Tavern and situate at 62A St.Agnes Park, Crumlin and City of Dublin which said premises are more particularly described upon drawings accompanying this application. Present when the Common Seal of WFL Vintners Limited was affixed hereto ANNE-MARIE FREHILL;DIRECTOR SEAN FREHILL SECRETARY Signed: Fingleton & Co., Dated: 22nd of November 2021. Solicitors for the Applicant, 2a Landscape Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2014 AND IN THE MATTER OF WEL-COM GRANITE & MARBLE LIMITED Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 587(6) of the Companies Act, 2014 that a Meeting of the Creditors of the above Company will be held at the office of Coyne Accountancy Galway Limited, The Halls, Quay Street, Galway VIA ZOOM CALL on Monday December 6th, 2021 at 11.00am for the purposes mentioned in Sections 587 and 588 of the said Act. The Company shall nominate Mr Conor O’Boyle, O’Boyle & Associates, 3A Commerce House, Flood Street, Galway as Liquidator of the Company. By Order of the Board. Dated this 23rd November 2021 Obair Community Support Designated Activity Company having ceased to trade having its registered office Ennis Road, Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare and having its principal place of business Ennis Road, Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare and has no assets exceeding €150.00 and having no liabilities exceeding €150.00, has resolved to notify the Registrar of Companies that the company is not carrying on business and to request the Registrar on that basis to exercise his/her powers pursuant to section 733 of the Companies Act 2014 to strike the name of the company off the register. By order of The Secretary Edwin Bailey. ADVERTISEMENT OF NOTICE FOR CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF NORTH INNER CITY HOMELESS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE T/A INNER CITY HELPING HOMELESS (IN LIQUIDATION) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preferential and Unsecured creditors of the above named company are required on or before 25 May 2022, to send their names and addresses and particulars of their debts and claims and the names and addresses of their solicitors, if any, to Kieran Wallace of KPMG, 1 Stokes Place, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 the Liquidator of the said company and if so required by notice in writing from the Liquidator, are to file such affidavits in proof of claims as they may be advised and to give notice of filing thereof to the Liquidator and to attend at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice or, in default thereof, they will be excluded from any distribution made before such debts or claims are proved. Dated 23 November 2021 Kieran Wallace Liquidator Cabinteely Interiors and Flooring Limited having Ceased to trade, having its registered office as 1 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6W, Glendhu Plant Hire Limited having never traded, having its registered office as 1 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6W, Carson Investments Limited having never traded, having its registered office as Camelot, 1 Ailesbury Way, Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4 with each having no assets or liabilities exceeding €150, have each resolved to notify the Registrar of Companies that the company is not carrying on business and to request the Registrar on that basis to exercise his powers pursuant to section 733 of the Companies Act 2014 to strike the name of the company off the register. By Order of the Lisa Minto (Cabinteely Interiors & Flooring Limited Director), Sean Cullen (Claire Dillon Limited Director), Carson Investments Limited (Wen Leng Director) IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 37 ANDY PLAYS IT mAn wIth the plAn: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell wants his side to carry their red-hot form into next year’s Six nations and (below) James lowe COOL Andy Farrell is entitled Most likely the period from games were very special. 27-35 minutes where Argentina to feel like a prince of missed an easy and not-soeasy punt at the posts and One swallow doesn’t make a Trusted the Irish sporting realm this week. There was something tangible about the three 2021 November wins — it was on ground after wins demonstrably Ireland’s bestever Autumn series. Three previous 100 per cent summer but 26 year-old Joey winning Novembers have fea- Derek tured lesser-ranked teams FOLEY such as Georgia, USA and Fiji REPORTS as the ‘third’ win. Make no mistake, dispatching the All Blacks with a nine point-winning margin, thrashing Argentina and World Rugby’s 10th-ranked Japan was superb. And, count ‘em, scoring N-N- N-N-N-N-NINETEEN tries was as exhilarating as it was sensational. Ireland, on average, were touching down a five-pointer, and taking a chance at adding a two-point conversion, every eleven minutes! This morning Ireland are priced at 9/1 for a Six Nations Grand Slam, 4/1 to win the tournament (England and France are the away games). Schedule Moreover, one of the High Street chains is currently offering 14/1 (Boylesports) on Ireland winning RWC2023. Sure enough, as eggs are eggs, Farrell had earned the right to some Buck’s Fizz with his breakfast yesterday morning, albeit gruff Lancashire bearded types are hardly the type… “I wouldn’t say we’re ahead of schedule,” says Farrell, aware of the potential of a runaway train — after all he was Joe Schmidt’s assistant when Ireland went undefeated through 2018. “I wouldn’t put anything on that to be honest. We’re just trying to grow, we’re just trying to improve and we’re at it in terms of performances. “We weren’t best pleased with everything we did in the first half against Argentina, there was a bit to fix, so there’s lessons learned from every single performance.” So what’s he talking about? Farrell keeping feet threw away an easy try. The Pumas, 17-7 behind, let 13 points and the match get away from them at that point and, while it is unlikely they would have won even with those points, the defeat might not have been as bleak for them. Farrell says he is not resting on the All Blacks laurels either. Realist Maybe the realist in him saw the feared New Zealander’s losing even more of their sheen as they were well and truly second-best against France last Saturday night, “People are talking about our All Blacks performance,” continues Farrell, “but the lads are in a place now that they critique their own performances, be as open and honest as they possibly can be. That’s the strength of the culture that we’re trying to grow.” Certainly Ireland are entitled to reflect on a surfeit of pluses, rather than negatives, as plenty of players were earning their corn and deserving of a sip of that champagne in the aftermath. Caelan Doris and James Lowe came away with vastly enhanced reputations, Jamison Gibson Park and Andrew Porter were revelatory, while Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan validated their Lions Test status. Andrew Conway’s run of form continues, Ronan Kelleher played his way to first-choice after a slow firsthalf against Japan and Josh van der Flier’s hour-long contributions across the three Carbery produced his best start yet and deserves a chance at remaining Johnny Sexton’s understudy. Neither Schmidt nor Farrell has trusted Carbery to start a World Cup or a Six Nations game yet, despite being in the squad since 2016 — maybe the 2022 home game against Italy in week three beckons. “To have that feast of rugby to be able to watch,” says Farrell looking ahead to the spring and beyond, “it just whets the appetite a little bit. “To see the northern hemisphere guys doing so well, getting over the line in such big games, yeah it certainly spurs us on as well. “As the lads have said, we don’t win a trophy for the Autumn Nations. “But hopefully it will stand to us in that we’ve pretty pleased how the last month has gone and how we have grown together as a group for the next time we meet up and that next meeting is for the Six Nations. “We all know what the Six Nations means to everyone and I suppose everyone always says it and we adhere to the same thing, you’re only as good as your last game.”

38 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ISEIR WOLVERHAMPTON 1560 999 910 Going TAPETA: STANDARD 4.00 INDEPENDENT MERCHANDISERS H’CAP CHASE 1220 (4) 2m4 1 /2f 16 fences 4yo plus £3,594 4 run. 1 06-B52 ALL SHOOK UP (22) (T) (BF) D Skelton 5-11-12 Mr T Durrell(7) 115 2 -12624 JOLY MAKER (25) (C ,D, BF) Jonjo O’Neill 7-11-12 J O’Neill Jr 106 3 P11-40 LORD SPARKY (23) (TB) (D) Mrs C Bailey 7-11-11 R Dunne 111 4 56-266 MOZZARO (23) M Keighley 6-11-0 J Best - 2020: Cave Top 8 11 7, Robert Dunne 9/2 (O Greenall), 11 ran. Star Betting 11‐8 All Shook Up, 6‐4 Joly Maker, 11‐2 Lord Sparky, 8 Mozzaro STARFORM ALL SHOOK UP Danger LORD SPARKY SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 H’CAP CHASE 1250 (4) 3m 1 /2f 19 fences 4yo plus £3,594 5 run. 1 131211 BROTHER PAT (19) D McCain 6-11-7 T Gillard(5) 130 2 37-2F3 WHAT’S OCCURRING (35) (P 1 ) O Sherwood 8-11-6 J J Burke 133 3 423-54 LARKBARROW LAD (35) (T) (C, BF) P Hobbs 8-11-5 S Houlihan(3) 138 4 22-5P6 ACCORDINGTOGINO (18) (TP) (D) D Skelton 8-11-4 H Skelton 137 5 -21221 EBONY GALE (12) (TB) P Hobbs 7-11-0 T O’Brien 133 2020: Ecossais 6 10 8, Ross Turner (5) 11/2 (O Greenall), 6 ran. Star Betting 11‐8 Brother Pat, 5‐2 Ebony Gale, 11‐2 Larkbarrow Lad, What’s Occurring, 7 Accordingtogino STARFORM LARKBARROW LAD Dgr ACCORDINGTOGINO 1.25 ¤1.28 p/min. Calls from mobiles & other networks vary. 18+ Helpline Phonovation 0818 217 100 Track description : Tapeta surface replaced Polytrack from 11/08/14; Polytrack surface replaced Fibresand from 02/10/04 Top trainers at the track (2017‐21): David Evans 62‐578 (11%), Mark Johnston 57‐443 (13%), Tom Dascombe 53‐347 (15%), David Loughnane 53‐442 (12%), Archie Watson 50‐280 (18%), Tony Carroll 49‐485 (10%), Antony Brittain 49‐490 (10%). Top jockeys at the track (2017‐21): L Morris 111‐1004 (11%), R Kingscote 99‐681 (15%), J Mitchell 73‐366 (20%), R Ryan 62‐333 (19%), A Kirby 55‐273 (20%), C Hardie 55‐670 (8%), J Fanning 44‐347 (13%), R Havlin 43‐220 (20%). JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 4.00 Eddie The Beagle New Mission 4.30 Tamilla Tamilla 5.00 Shamlaan Shamlaan 5.30 Wabbal Nizaaka 6.00 Mondammej Venturous 6.30 Oz Legend Oz Legend 7.00 Morty Bluella 7.30 Qaaraat Qaaraat PLAY CORAL RACING-SUPER-SERIES FOR FREE NURSERY HANDICAP (4) 1m1 1 /2f 2yo only £4,050 8 runners. 1 (1) 6412 NEW MISSION (24) (BF) C Appleby 2-9-7 A Kirby 95 2 (4) 054441 SUPERIOR FORCE (20) (P) G Boughey 2-9-3 R Ryan 91 3 (8) 831006 TROPEZ POWER (25) R Hannon 2-9-1 T Hansen 90 4 (3) 64733 BOX TO BOX (20) (P 1 ) T Dascombe 2-8-12 R Kingscote 91 5 (2) 83263 EPHRATA (10) (P) J & T Gosden 2-8-10 R Havlin 95 6 (5) 310585 ALREADY GONE (25) J Moore 2-8-9 S W Kelly 89 7 (6) 376164 YOUNG WINSTON (10) (H) M Appleby 2-8-7 Josephine Gordon 93 8 (7) 003 EDDIE THE BEAGLE (20) W Muir & C Grassick 2-8-5 Nicola Currie 95 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 5‐2 New Mission, 7‐2 Superior Force, 4 Box To Box, 7 Ephrata, 8 Eddie The Beagle, Young Winston, 16 Already Gone, Tropez Power STARFORM NEW MISSION Danger EPHRATA SOUTHWELL 1560 999 910 ¤1.28 p/min. Calls from mobiles & other networks vary. 18+ Helpline Phonovation 0818 217 100 Going GOOD (GoingStick: 6.8) (Watering) Track description : Jumps: left‐handed oval, approx 1m round, with seven portable fences. Run‐in 220y. Top trainers at the track (2017‐21): Dan Skelton 42‐193 (22%), Nicky Henderson 22‐59 (37%), Fergal O’Brien 20‐80 (25%), Jonjo O’Neill 20‐121 (17%), Martin Keighley 18‐88 (20%). Top jockeys at the track (2017‐21): H Skelton 43‐171 (25%), N De Boinville 23‐79 (29%), P Brennan 22‐88 (25%). JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 12.20 Joly Maker Joly Maker 12.50 Brother Pat Ebony Gale 1.25 Feast Haas Boy 1.55 Sure Touch Greatest Star 2.25 Lemon T Lelantos 2.55 Ten Past Midnight What A Glance 3.25 Major Snugfit (nb) Sabbathical CAZOO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CATEGORY 2 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) (5) 2m 4-6yo only £1,906 10 runners. 1 FEAST F O’Brien 4-11-0 P Brennan - 2 4 HAAS BOY (47) C Longsdon 4-11-0 A Coleman 120 3 HUNGRY HILL Jonjo O’Neill 4-11-0 N Scholfield - 4 MOLE COURT B Pauling 4-11-0 N De Boinville - 5 1- POET’S CORNER (227P) N King 5-11-0 M Kendrick - 6 25 TCHOUPINMINZAC (34) Dr R Newland 4-11-0 C Hammond 116 7 2- THE TURTLE SAID (367) N Mulholland 4-11-0 S Twiston-Davies 104 8 VALAMIX J Snowden 4-11-0 G Sheehan - 9 AVEC PERMISSION A Hales 4-10-7 H Bannister - 10 THEDEVILYOUKNOW N Williams 4-10-7 R Dunne - 2020: Firestep 4 11 0, Nico De Boinville 15/8F (N Henderson), 10 ran. Star Betting 7‐2 Haas Boy, 5 Feast, Tchoupinminzac, 11‐2 Hungry Hill, 6 The Turtle Said, 10 Poet’s Corner, 12 Valamix, 14 Mole Court, 16 Avec Permission, Thedevilyouknow STARFORM HAAS BOY Danger TCHOUPINMINZAC 4.30 1.55 VISIT ATTHERACES.COM MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 9 flights 4yo plus £4,085 4 runners. 1 864 CHEMICAL WARFARE (24) T Collier 4-11-4 T Dowson 93 2 345-4 GREATEST STAR (22) (T 1 ) D Skelton 5-11-4 H Skelton 99 3 54 MAHANAKHON POWER (12) M Keighley 4-11-4 S Twiston-Davies 96 4 10- SURE TOUCH (227) (D) O Murphy 5-11-4 A Coleman - 2020: Get Your Own 5 10 12, Harry Bannister 22/1 (A Hales), 13 ran. Star Betting 4‐6 Sure Touch, 2 Greatest Star, 13‐2 Mahanakhon Power, 20 Others STARFORM GREATEST STAR Dgr MAHANAKHON POWER 2.25 FOLLOW @ATTHERACES ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 3m 1 /2f 13 flights 3yo plus £3,159 9 runners. 1 5P-P59 O’HANRAHAN BRIDGE (30) (D) D McCain 9-11-12 T Gillard(5) 114 2 111143 RAILWAY MUICE (7) (TP) (D) Mrs S Humphrey 8-11-7 N Scholfield 113 3 684-14 LEMON T (31) (P) (CD) R Jefferson 8-11-6 D McMenamin 113 4 P0PP9- SEVERUS ALEXANDER (10F) (ETB) C Hobson 5-11-1 S Houlihan(3) 111 5 -52582 LELANTOS (18) (P) N Henderson 5-10-13 N De Boinville 116 6 5/1323 CRY WOLF (14) (P) A Dunn 8-10-6 J E Moore 116 7 758PP8 CUT AND RUN (14) (P) M Keighley 8-10-0 B Godfrey(5) 116 8 -43395 MOIDORE (3) C & A Pogson 12-10-0 NON RUNNER 113 9 872835 RACING SPIRIT (1) (TB) (CD) Dave Roberts 9-10-0 L Edwards 108 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 15‐8 Lelantos, 4 Lemon T, 9‐2 Cry Wolf, 11‐2 O’Hanrahan Bridge, 6 Railway Muice, 16 Severus Alexander, 20 Others STARFORM LELANTOS Danger CRY WOLF 2.55 CAZOO NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m4 1 /2f 3yo plus £3,159 6 runners. 1 56-451 WHAT A GLANCE (11) (D) D Dennis 6-11-12 D Bass 114 2 48/26- BLACK EBONY (329) P Kirby 7-11-9 T Dowson 112 3 502-15 BEMBRIDGE (26) (D) O Sherwood 5-11-8 J J Burke 112 4 54-343 METHUSALAR (26) A King 5-11-2 T Cannon 111 5 12234 THE YELLOW MINI (9) (B) M Wigham 3-10-9 G Sheehan 114 6 -46211 TEN PAST MIDNIGHT (25) (P) M Keighley 5-10-3 J Best 114 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 11‐4 What A Glance, 7‐2 Bembridge, Ten Past Midnight, 9‐2 Methusalar, 7 Black Ebony, 8 The Yellow Mini STARFORM WHAT A GLANCE Danger THE YELLOW MINI 3.25 WATCH RACING FREE ONLINE AT CORAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) 1m1 1 /2f 2yo only £3,780 13 runners. 1 (11) 18 PERSEUS WAY (34) (P 1 ) C Appleby 2-9-9 R Winston 89 2 (3) 31 SECRET IMAGE (44) (H) (D) C Appleby 2-9-9 A Kirby 91 3 (1) AEROSPACE J & T Gosden 2-9-2 M Harley - 4 (12) 87 CAMPESE (10) M Johnston 2-9-2 J Fanning 73 5 (6) 26 FLAMBOROUGH (20) M Johnston 2-9-2 A Atzeni 91 6 (7) HOFFMAN A Balding 2-9-2 W Cox(3) - 7 (8) PROMOTING H Morrison 2-9-2 R Hornby - 8 (10) 0 SPIRIT OF UAE (27) E Walker 2-9-2 M Dwyer 66 9 (2) TEAM ENDEAVOUR I Williams 2-9-2 B Sanderson(3) - 10 (13) 0 TOM HAZELGROVE (13) Phil McEntee 2-9-2 Grace McEntee(5) 35 11 (9) VE DAY A Balding 2-9-2 Josh Bryan - 12 (4) EMILY UPJOHN J & T Gosden 2-8-11 R Havlin - 13 (5) 5 TAMILLA (20) W Haggas 2-8-11 C Fallon 85 2020: Uncle Bryn 2 9 9, Robert Havlin 2/9F (J Gosden), 7 ran. Star Betting 5‐2 Tamilla, 7‐2 Aerospace, 5 Flamborough, Secret Image, 6 Perseus Way, 8 Emily Upjohn, 20 Others STARFORM SECRET IMAGE Danger FLAMBOROUGH 5.00 CORAL PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING NURSERY HANDICAP (4) 5f 2yo only £4,050 11 runners. 1 (2) 130629 NAVELLO (46) (CD) G Boughey 2-9-9 A Kirby 95 2 (3) 723314 JOSIES KID (27) (P) A Haynes 2-9-7 K O’Neill 89 3 (9) 313211 SHAMLAAN (21) (D) K P De Foy 2-9-3 J Mitchell 96 4 (11) 500596 LORD GORGEOUS (13) (D) P D Evans 2-9-3 Gina Mangan(5) 95 5 (1) 4282 HE’S A GENTLEMAN (39) T Dascombe 2-9-1 R Kingscote 97 6 (6) 16000 DUSKY PRINCE (36) (B) (D) A Watson 2-8-13 A McNamara 96 7 (10) 3106 KING OF SPEED (21) (D) R Cowell 2-8-10 L Morris 93 8 (7) 330 SALITEH (46) R Hannon 2-8-9 R Ryan 93 9 (5) 67154 ANGLE LAND (41) (D) R Cowell 2-8-6 M Ghiani 96 10 (8) 360528 THREE DONS (13) A Carroll 2-8-0 A Mullen 94 11 (4) 873672 DALGLISH (15) (H) A Brittain 2-8-0 C Hardie 94 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 6‐4 Shamlaan, 11‐2 He’s A Gentleman, 7 Josies Kid, Saliteh, 8 Dalglish, Navello, 12 King Of Speed, 16 Angle Land, 20 Others STARFORM HE’S A GENTLEMAN Danger SHAMLAAN FREE TIPS ON ATTHERACES.COM CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m 9 flights 3yo plus £2,342 6 runners. 1 137-21 SABBATHICAL (7) (D) E Williams 6-12-0 Isabel Williams(3) 106 2 -21665 PHOEBUS LESCRIBAA (39) (CD) R Dickin 9-11-12 L Murtagh 101 3 P5/5P- FRAMLEY GARTH (29F) (TP) L Bailey 9-11-7 F Gregory - 4 8651 GAVIN (10) (HT) (D) J Ponting 3-10-11 D Burton 97 5 5-5761 MAJOR SNUGFIT (12) (TV) (D) R Menzies 5-10-10 N Moscrop 108 6 0P-0 GEORGE MALLORY (12) C & A Pogson 5-10-0 C Leonard 80 2020: Chapati 6 11 6, Fergus Gregory 20/1 (J Coulson), 12 ran. Star Betting 9‐4 Sabbathical, 5‐2 Gavin, 11‐4 Major Snugfit, 6 Phoebus Lescribaa, 12 Framley Garth, 20 Others STARFORM MAJOR SNUGFIT Danger SABBATHICAL STARFORM, for all that matters in racing 5.30 MANSIONBET PROUD PARTNERS OF AWC NOVICE STAKES (5) 7f 3yo plus £3,510 11 runners. 1 (3) 78- CENTS IN THE CITY (396) M Scudamore 3-9-5 G Rooke(3) - 2 (2) DREAMCASING G Tuer 3-9-5 S James - 3 (5) HERE AT NIGHT A Carroll 3-9-5 C Hardie - 4 (4) 34 ORIGINATOR (42) M Tregoning 3-9-5 M Dwyer 80 5 (9) WABBAL (W) R Fahey 3-9-5 T Hamilton - 6 (8) 76 ZAGHAL (15) (H) G Tuer 3-9-5 A Mullen 70 7 (7) -59596 LUCKYANGEL (70) (EB) M Mullineaux 4-9-1 W Cox(3) 56 8 (1) 354397 RHUBARB (21) (H) R Price 4-9-1 L Morris 55 9 (10) 3432 NIZAAKA (12) (H) R Varian 3-9-0 A Atzeni 89 10 (6) 00 SWISS MAGIC (38) A Wintle 3-9-0 A Villiers(3) 25 11 (11) 56 YOU MISSED HER (12) Phil McEntee 3-9-0 Grace McEntee(5) 50 2020: Silent Escape 3 8 11, Hector Crouch 100/30 (S bin Suroor), 7 ran. Star Betting 4‐6 Nizaaka, 4 Originator, 8 Wabbal, Zaghal, 12 Dreamcasing, 14 Here At Night, 20 Others STARFORM NIZAAKA Danger ORIGINATOR 6.00 BETWAY HANDICAP (2) 5f 3yo plus £9,793 7 runners. 1 (3) 125409 EXALTED ANGEL (10) (D) K Burke 5-9-7 C Lee 119 2 (6) 661400 VENTUROUS (66) (CD) T D Barron 8-9-6 C Beasley 118 3 (1) 105414 BLUE DE VEGA (33) (P) (D) R Cowell 8-9-1 A Atzeni 117 4 (5) 441028 FIZZY FEET (114) (CD) D Loughnane 5-9-0 R Ryan 116 5 (4) 510101 MONDAMMEJ (33) (H) (CD) A Brittain 4-8-13 C Hardie 117 6 (7) 180755 ROYAL BIRTH (33) (T) (C ,D) S C Williams 10-8-4 M Ghiani 117 7 (2) 03/470 MARNIE JAMES (11) (D) S Dixon 6-8-3 K O’Neill 115 2020: Lord Riddiford 5 8 12, Jason Hart 12/1 (J J Quinn), 11 ran. Star Betting 5‐2 Exalted Angel, Venturous, 11‐4 Mondammej, 8 Fizzy Feet, 10 Blue De Vega, 14 Royal Birth, 20 Others STARFORM EXALTED ANGEL Danger VENTUROUS 6.30 PLAY 4 TO WIN AT BETWAY HANDICAP (4) 1m4f 3yo plus £4,590 6 runners. 1 (5) 343625 RICHARD R H B (113) (C, BF) D Loughnane 4-9-9 R Ryan 89 2 (1) 698863 SONGKRAN (15) G Boughey 5-9-8 M Crehan(3) 92 3 (2) -34452 OZ LEGEND (21) J Ferguson 3-9-7 D Muscutt 91 4 (3) 844821 DESERT EMPEROR (10) (T) (CD) I Furtado 4-9-6 T Hamilton 86 5 (6) 327768 BIG WING (145) R Hannon 4-9-5 Liam Browne(7) 90 SEDGEFIELD 1560 999 910 Going GOOD (GoingStick: 6.1) ¤1.28 p/min. Calls from mobiles & other networks vary. 18+ Helpline Phonovation 0818 217 100 Top trainers at the track (2017‐21): Donald McCain 39‐227 (17%), Micky Hammond 24‐246 (10%), Sue Smith 23‐138 (17%), Philip Kirby 18‐115 (16%), Sam England 14‐84 (17%), Oliver Greenall 10‐62 (16%), Ben Haslam 10‐75 (13%), Chris Grant 10‐120 (8%), Peter Bowen 6‐26 (23%), Martin Todhunter 6‐42 (14%). Top jockeys at the track (2017‐21): B Hughes 74‐321 (23%), H Brooke 31‐183 (17%), S W Quinlan 30‐219 (14%), J England 12‐68 (18%), R McLernon 11‐86 (13%), S Bowen 10‐39 (26%), J Hamilton 8‐102 (8%), C Bewley 8‐117 (7%), D Jacob 5‐18 (28%), R Mania 5‐37 (14%). Hot trainers (best win‐runs % in last 14 days): C Byrnes 2‐5 (40%), Donald McCain 11‐39 (28%). JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 12.40 Ask The Doc Kavanaghs Cross 1.10 Regaby (nap) Regaby 1.45 Six One Nine Obey The Rules 2.15 Wilhelm Vonvenster Lord Caprio 2.45 Dalkingstown Aire Valley Lad 3.15 Findthetime Spiritofthenorth CAZOO ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ AUCTION 1240 MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m4f 10 flights 4yo plus £4,085 5 runners. 1 4- ASK THE DOC (244) O Greenall 5-11-4 H Brooke - 2 24-753 CREATIVE CONTROL (13) (H) D McCain 5-11-4 B Hughes 119 3 -23223 KAVANAGHS CROSS (11) I Jardine 6-11-4 N Houlihan(5) 121 4 UF7/ STINGGREY (913P) M Young 8-11-4 D Noonan - 5 48-45 WOLF RUN (24) Mrs S Smith 6-11-4 R Mania 118 2020: C’Est Le Bonheur 8 11 0, Brian Hughes 10/11F (Dr R Newland), 8 ran. Star Betting 8‐13 Kavanaghs Cross, 5 Creative Control, 6 Ask The Doc, Wolf Run, 20 Others STARFORM KAVANAGHS CROSS Dgr CREATIVE CONTROL 1.10 BET 10 GET 20 WITH MANSIONBET HANDICAP CHASE (5) 3m3f 21 fences 4yo plus £2,505 7 runners. 1 4P52-1 KAPHUMOR (18) Mrs S Smith 5-11-12 T Willmott(5) 103 2 345-38 SKYHILL (177) (T) (CD) Alison Hamilton 8-11-10 J Hamilton 101 3 U1P621 REGABY (12) (TP) (CD) I Williams 6-11-3 C Todd(3) 100 4 4545-7 HIDDEN GLEN (19) M Sowersby 8-11-2 A Anderson(5) 99 5 -55904 TANORA (12) S England 6-10-13 J England - 6 -03825 MAXI JAZZ (42) (P) C Longsdon 6-10-6 B Hughes 103 7 71P-P6 SCORPO (12) (B) (CD) V Thompson 10-10-0 P Armson(7) 101 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 2 Regaby, 9‐4 Kaphumor, 9‐2 Maxi Jazz, 8 Skyhill, Tanora, 20 Others STARFORM KAPHUMOR Danger MAXI JAZZ 1.45 MANSIONBET FALLER INSURANCE HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2m1f 13 fences 4yo plus £2,505 6 runners. 1 26-788 SIMPLE RULES (7) M Todhunter 5-11-12 C Bewley - 2 7-5168 NO QUARTER ASKED (16) P Bowen 6-11-9 S Bowen 103 3 51-246 SIX ONE NINE (31) (V) (CD, BF) C Grant 6-11-8 S W Quinlan 104 4 8-5512 OBEY THE RULES (19) (D, BF) D McCain 6-11-5 B Hughes 102 6 (4) 142392 DUKE OF VERONA (36) W Jarvis 3-9-2 A Atzeni 89 2020: Guroor 4 9 7, Stefano Cherchi (5) 14/1 (M Botti), 7 ran. Star Betting 9‐4 Oz Legend, 7‐2 Songkran, 4 Desert Emperor, Duke Of Verona, 13‐2 Richard R H B, 14 Big Wing STARFORM SONGKRAN Danger OZ LEGEND 7.00 #BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP (DIV I) (6) 5f 3yo plus £2,700 11 runners. 1 (11) -03652 OKAIDI (41) A Carroll 4-9-7 L Morris 66 2 (7) 493883 MORTY (21) (H) (D) D O’Meara 3-9-5 S A Gray 66 3 (6) 972242 IT MUST BE FAITH (19) (V) (C ,D) M Appleby 11-9-4 Erika Parkinson(7) 73 4 (9) 865307 THEGREYVTRAIN (21) (CD) R Harris 5-9-4 M Crehan(3) 72 5 (5) 257288 KNOCKABOUT QUEEN (21) (C.) M Herrington 5-9-3 K O’Neill 70 6 (4) 745382 BILLY DYLAN (38) (P) (D) S France 6-9-1 Faye McManoman(3) 67 7 (10) 389583 RED ALLURE (21) (V) (CD) S Hollinshead 6-9-1 Josephine Gordon 71 8 (3) 040902 LA CHICA LOBO (24) (H) Mrs L Williamson 4-9-0 C Hardie 57 9 (2) 968199 MANSFIELD (20) (CD) S Barclay 8-8-13 Jonny Peate(7) 70 10 (8) 493635 SUREWECAN (15) (P) S Hollinshead 9-8-12 W Cox(3) 66 11 (1) 262246 BLUELLA (31) (D) J Macey 6-8-12 B Sanderson(3) 68 2020: Qaaraat 5 9 7, Cam Hardie 5/1 (A Brittain), 11 ran. Star Betting 4 Bluella, 11‐2 It Must Be Faith, Morty, 6 Okaidi, 7 Red Allure, 8 Billy Dylan, Mansfield, 14 Thegreyvtrain, 16 Knockabout Queen, Surewecan, 20 Others STARFORM IT MUST BE FAITH Danger THEGREYVTRAIN 7.30 #BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP (DIV II) (6) 5f 3yo plus £2,700 11 runners. 1 (7) 998-60 ASTROPHYSICS (41) (C ,D) A Carroll 9-9-7 Mollie Phillips(5) 68 2 (8) 258736 SHESADABBER (50) (E/S) (D) M Mullineaux 5-9-5 W Cox(3) 72 3 (11) 607 MASTER SULLY (11) A Carroll 3-9-5 L Morris 56 4 (5) 725063 QAARAAT (10) (P) (CD) A Brittain 6-9-4 C Hardie 73 5 (2) 905518 BARE GRILS (24) (H) (C.) R Harris 3-9-3 R Hornby 67 6 (9) 055687 LORNA COLE (26) (T) (CD) C Wallis 5-9-2 M Ghiani 71 7 (10) 433675 WILD FLOWER (21) (TB) (D) A Wintle 9-9-1 T Eaves 72 8 (1) 866715 LANCASHIRE LIFE (43) S Barclay 3-9-0 Faye McManoman(3) 68 9 (6) 633328 THE TRON (68) (BF) D Shaw 3-8-13 D Keenan 67 10 (3) 576387 FIRST VERSE (45) M Usher 3-8-13 C Bennett 68 11 (4) 5-7879 RUBY WONDER (26) P Midgley 4-8-12 S James 58 2020: Qaaraat 5 9 7, Cam Hardie 5/1 (A Brittain), 11 ran. Star Betting 3 Qaaraat, 4 Lancashire Life, 5 Bare Grils, The Tron, 8 First Verse, Shesadabber, 20 Others STARFORM QAARAAT Danger SHESADABBER 5 384363 DEERFOOT (31) (T) M Barnes 5-10-6 S Mulqueen 103 6 4P5P44 ALBURN (7) (T) R Armson 11-10-0 P Armson(7) 94 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 13‐8 Obey The Rules, 5‐2 Six One Nine, 5 Deerfoot, No Quarter Asked, 10 Simple Rules, 20 Others STARFORM SIX ONE NINE Danger NO QUARTER ASKED 2.15 FOLLOW @MANSIONBETRACE ON TWITTER ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m1f 8 flights 3yo plus £2,342 11 runners. 1 052525 OASIS PRINCE (12) (TP 1 ) M Walford 5-12-2 Mr J Wright 103 2 734132 LORD CAPRIO (18) (T) (D, BF) B Haslam 6-11-12 J Anderson(3) 100 3 464522 COURT JURADO (10) (D) D McCain 7-11-10 P J Kavanagh 103 4 750/61 WILHELM VONVENSTER (12) (CD) N Richards 7-11-10 Miss Amy Corrado(3) 100 5 0-5689 SWEET JUSTICE (12) (P) V Thompson 4-11-9 Mr James Robottom(5) 100 6 533242 COUP DE GOLD (19) D Thompson 5-11-9 Miss Eleanor Williams(3) 103 7 711358 STRONG TEAM (12) (B 1 ) (CD) C Grant 8-11-1 Mr L Scott(3) 102 8 16332- SINCERELY RESDEV (218F) (CD) M D Hammond 6-11-0 J Hogan(3) 99 9 87-00 SUGAR BUTTIES (18) P Kirby 4-10-9 Mr H Newcombe(3) 101 10 124233 GRAND ENTERPRISE (18) (TP) H Hogarth 11-10-7 Mark Galligan 103 11 49/071 BARABOY (18) (P) (CD) F Murtagh 11-10-5 Conor Rabbitt(5) 104 2020: Sincerely Resdev 5 10 2, Aidan Macdonald (3) 14/1 (M D Hammond), 12 ran. Star Betting 3 Lord Caprio, 9‐2 Wilhelm Vonvenster, 5 Court Jurado, 7 Coup De Gold, 8 Baraboy, Grand Enterprise, 12 Oasis Prince, Sincerely Resdev, Strong Team, 20 Others STARFORM BARABOY Danger OASIS PRINCE 2.45 BANK A WINNER WITH MANSIONBET NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2m3 1 /2f 16 fences 4yo plus £2,505 5 runners. 1 126-40 LADY CHUFFNELL (177) B Pauling 7-11-12 L Morgan(5) - 2 16-5P6 DALKINGSTOWN (16) P Bowen 7-11-10 S Bowen 105 3 7-84P3 AIRE VALLEY LAD (18) (P 1 ) Mrs S Smith 7-11-0 R Mania 112 4 4-2489 BALRANALD (48) (P) Alison Hamilton 5-10-12 J Hamilton - 5 360-PP FARLAM KING (178) (T) M Barnes 8-10-0 S Mulqueen 102 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 7‐4 Aire Valley Lad, 2 Lady Chuffnell, 4 Dalkingstown, 5 Balranald, 20 Others STARFORM AIRE VALLEY LAD Danger DALKINGSTOWN 3.15 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m1f 8 flights 4yo plus £4,085 12 runners. 1 U BREAKING RECORDS (29) (T) M Barnes 6-10-12 S Mulqueen - 2 3-57 FEARLESS ACTION (18) C Grant 5-10-12 H Brooke 103 3 F-32 FINDTHETIME (40) N Richards 5-10-12 B Hughes 120 4 3-7 HAJEY (12) Miss T Waggott 4-10-12 T Midgley(7) 115 5 U5 JAMIH (12) (T) Miss T Jackson 6-10-12 C Bewley 98 6 P JUPITER ROAD (12) M Sowersby 5-10-12 R Mania - 7 -44144 KENDANCER (12) C Byrnes (IRE) 5-10-12 D Jacob 137 8 0 LIGHTNING ATTACK (15) B Haslam 5-10-12 R McLernon 77 9 2 SPIRITOFTHENORTH (48) (W) K A Ryan 4-10-12 S W Quinlan 125 10 30- UP WITH THE PLAY (203F) (P) V Thompson 4-10-12 P Armson(7) 120 11 0 STAR DREAMER (15) S Corbett 4-10-5 S Coltherd 68 12 WILLA (21F) M Sowersby 4-10-5 A Anderson(5) - 2020: Minella Drama 5 10 12, Brian Hughes 4/7F (D McCain), 12 ran. Star Betting 5‐4 Kendancer, 7‐4 Spiritofthenorth, 7‐2 Findthetime, 20 Others STARFORM KENDANCER Danger SPIRITOFTHENORTH

ISEIR WEll behind Regaby over C&D last time was SCORPO (1.10) and the ten-year-old is not an obvious one to turn the tables today at Sedgefield. On the other hand, he is a dual C&D winner on similar ground whose last win followed a tailed-off effort ten days earlier. His C&D record on a sound surafce when ridden by Philip Armson reads 311, and he’s effectively 11lb lower than for his latest outing with Armson back on board. He’s far from certain to fire given his patchy record, but his last win was just a handful of starts ago in the spring, and he’s now 4lb lower. I think he’s a 12/1 shot here, but one firm is offering 66/1, and that is much too big. The following race throws up the most interesting bet of the day in the shape of SIMPlE RulES (1.45 — Nap), who makes his chasing debut off a reduced and possibly lenient mark. Switching Backing Martin Todhunter’s horses when switching from hurdles to fences has long been a profitable angle, as you might expect of a former assistant to the late Gordon W Richards. Backing his runners over C&D over the years has also returned a healthy profit (£555 to a £10 stake at SP). Those stats aren’t worth much without the right ammunition, but I reckon Simple Rules is a horse who can win races in better company than this, and his second to Tommy’s Oscar here just under a year ago is the best TIME TO SHINE: Simple Rules is ready to impress Todhunter’s star to start with a bang piece of recent hurdles form on offer. At level weights, he was beaten 5½ lengths here, and given Tommy’s Oscar was a ten-lengths winner of a televised handicap hurdle off 138 on Saturday, that effort looks better in retrospect. Going chasing off a lowly mark of 96 shows how well treated Simple Rules might be, even if he is flattered by that standout run, and while he’s made limited impact in a trio of handicaps over hurdles, he looks like he’s been brought along gradually, and is almost sure to be a different proposition over fences. Stamina Simple Rules was only eighth behind the gambled-on Be The Difference at Ayr a week ago, but he looked the main danger to that horse — a winner again yesterday — entering the home straight, before his stamina was stretched over that 2½m trip, and he shaped a lot better than that placing would suggest. He drops in grade here, and is conceding weight to some modest rivals. Best of those is recent ludlow runner-up Obey The Rules, a winner at Hereford on his penultimate start. He is clearly in form, but his overnight odds are too short based on what he’s achieved. RORY’S TOP TIPS SEDGEFIELD 1.10 - Scorpo 1.45 - Simple ruleS PUNCHESTOWN ¤1.28 p/min. Calls from mobiles & other networks vary. 1560 999 909 18+ Helpline Phonovation 0818 217 100 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.35 WILLIAM HILL IRELAND HOME OF THE ACCA RATED 1200 NOV’ CHASE 2m3 1 /2f 15 fences 4yo plus €9,440 7 run. 1 704746 CHOUNGAYA (10) (TB) A McNamara 8-11-9 136 2 5B10-1 STAND OFF (14) (D) P Fenton 6-11-9 NON RUNNER 135 3 21018- FRONTAL ASSAULT (249) (P) G Elliott 6-11-5 D N Russell - 4 143P-2 INDIANA JONES (17) (P) M Morris 5-11-5 D O’Keeffe 148 5 350/34 PRESENTED WELL (31) H De Bromhead 8-11-5 Emma Twomey(7) 135 6 109-37 WINGIN A PRAYER (17) (C ,D) Mrs J Harrington 6-11-5 S O’Keeffe 132 7 -22131 BUSSELTON (37) (D) J P O’Brien 4-11-4 J J Slevin 142 2020: Colreevy 7 11 5, Paul Townend 13/8F (W Mullins), 11 ran. Star Betting 5‐2 Busselton, 3 Indiana Jones, 7‐2 Frontal Assault, 8 Presented Well, 10 Others STARFORM INDIANA JONES Danger BUSSELTON WILLIAM HILL IRELAND PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP 1230 CHASE 3m1 1 /2f 17 fences 4yo plus €5,900 17 run. 1 4-756U IT’S ONLY A NUMBER (109) F Flood 8-12-0 C Cullinan(7) 114 2 0-15F0 I’M NOT ALONE (21) (T) (D) C O’Dwyer 7-11-11 R A Doyle 107 3 9OPP08 RUDY CATRAIL (51) (B) (D) E Sheehy 10-11-11 S Fenelon(7) 100 4 00580- HENRY BROWN (347) N Meade 6-11-9 B Cooper - 5 -693U9 JIMLI’S ISLAND (24) R K Watson 5-11-8 Derek Thomas McGrath(7) 95 6 2-P209 WAKE UP EARLY (30) (B 1 ) F Flood 7-11-6 S Torrens 106 7 -40331 LAUGHING TRIX (21) (P) D A McLoughlin 8-11-5 P O’Hanlon(7) 105 8 74244B WARREEDY (25) (P 1 ) (D) B McMahon 12-11-4 P T Enright 108 9 -PP073 BRANDY HARBOUR (17) Mrs G O’Connor 7-11-1 D O’Keeffe 103 10 0PF-10 ALL CLASS (35F) (BF) R McNally 6-10-13 D Meyler - 11 2530-5 TURNDOWNTHEVOLUME (30) (T) R Tector 10-10-12 D E Mullins 104 12 093U5U FR GILLIGANSVOYGE (14) (TV) J G Carr 8-10-11 Mr H Swan(7) 106 13 00-4P0 GO ALL THE WAY (30) (P 1 ) F Flood 7-10-10 L Dempsey 105 14 6F72-P ENDURING LOVE (95) (T) S Curling 9-10-9 D F O’Regan 108 15 054948 FOUR COUNTRY ROADS (21) B McMahon 7-10-7 Peter Carberry 106 16 647438 CAPTURE THE DRAMA (7) (P) (D) Aengus King 13-9-12 Miss L Costello(7) 111 17 -P57P0 RIGHTBACK ATYA (95) (P) P Rothwell 13-9-12 A Short 112 2020: Screaming Colours 9 11 3, Danny Hand (7) 22/1 (W Durkan), 12 ran. Star Betting 5‐2 All Class, 4 Laughing Trix, 8 Brandy Harbour, Turndownthevolume, 10 Go All The Way, Wake Up Early, 12 Henry Brown, I’m Not Alone, Warreedy, 14 Others STARFORM IT’S ONLY A NUMBER Danger RIGHTBACK ATYA 1.00 WILLIAM HILL IRELAND PLAY RESPONSIBLY 3YO MAIDEN HURDLE 2m 9 flights 3yo only €7,080 20 run. 1 BEN SIEGEL (53F) N Meade 3-11-2 B Cooper - 2 BRAZIL (39F) P Roche 3-11-2 M P Walsh - 3 DARK MATTER (25F) A Martin 3-11-2 A Short - 4 42 DOCTOR BROWN BEAR (21) B Duke 3-11-2 B Kennedy(7) 121 5 48 DOCTOR CHURCHILL (10) G Elliott 3-11-2 R Deegan(3) 114 6 07 ELZOOM (21) S Crawley 3-11-2 S O’Keeffe 104 7 FIGLIO D’ARTE (29F) J P O’Brien 3-11-2 P Corbett - 8 GENTLEMAN JOE (186F) H De Bromhead 3-11-2 Rachael Blackmore - 9 HILLSIN G Cromwell 3-11-2 L Dempsey - 10 HOOKLINESINKER (34F) J Levins 3-11-2 R A Doyle - 11 5 INIT TOGETHER (10) P Roche 3-11-2 J S McGarvey 110 12 4 JUSTICIALISM (24) B Hamilton 3-11-2 D O’Keeffe 122 13 PRAIRIE DANCER (34F) J P O’Brien 3-11-2 J J Slevin - 14 REBEL STEP (36F) A Slattery 3-11-2 D E Mullins - 15 F5 SAND DRIFT (21) (TP 1 ) D Hogan 3-11-2 S Mulcahy(7) 108 16 7 SAWBUCK (10) C O’Dwyer 3-11-2 C O’Dwyer(7) 92 17 BALRITILMONDAY (46F) (H) J A Fahey 3-10-9 K C Sexton - 18 65 LOUGHISLE LADY (31) W Mullins 3-10-9 B Hayes 117 19 SAYWHATYOUWANT (37F) G Elliott 3-10-9 D F O’Regan - 20 9 TULLYPOLE ANNIE (21) P J Flood 3-10-9 B Browne 102 21 EQUATORIAL RIDGE (134F) (T) A McCann 3-11-2 RESERVE - 22 CLASSY CHOICE (60F) (TP 1 ) J P O’Brien 3-11-2 RESERVE - 23 GLOBAL EXPORT (82F) G Cromwell 3-11-2 RESERVE - 2020: Alexei Vronsky 3 11 2, Jody McGarvey 100/30 (P Roche), 8 ran. Star Betting 2 Gentleman Joe, 4 Ben Siegel, 6 Brazil, Prairie Dancer, 10 Doctor Brown Bear, Saywhatyouwant, 12 Loughisle Lady, Rebel Step, 20 Others STARFORM JUSTICIALISM Danger DOCTOR BROWN BEAR 1.35 DAVID COUGHLAN Frontal Assault Henry Brown Gentleman Joe Grand Jury Authorized Art Sam’s Choice Nicole’s Milan Penny Jar (ew) STAR TIP Indiana Jones Laughing Trix Ben Siegel Protagonist Authorized Art Hunters Yarn A Different World Dylan Oak WILLIAM HILL IRELAND LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS MAIDEN HURDLE 2m 9 flights 4yo plus €7,080 22 run. 1 147-4 ARDLA (34F) (T) (C ,D) M Halford 6-12-0 L Dempsey 108 2 BRIGHT FLAME (34F) W Martin 5-12-0 J P O’Sullivan(5) - 3 8 DROMOD LAD (17) E & P Harty 5-12-0 D E Mullins 94 4 0 FERRUM (21) J McConnell 5-12-0 Cian Walsh(7) 84 5 114- GRAND JURY (208) (C.) H De Bromhead 5-12-0 Rachael Blackmore - 6 HUCKLEBERRY ROCK S Crawley 4-12-0 K C Sexton - 7 0 INDUCTIVE (7) (T) J Larkin 4-12-0 C D Maxwell 72 8 MACHINE LEARNER (18F) J Levins 8-12-0 R A Doyle - 9 P2/4 MONKSTREET (21) G Elliott 5-12-0 D N Russell 108 10 MOONOVERCLOON M Smith 4-12-0 K M Donoghue - 11 PLUNKETT (29F) P W Flynn 4-12-0 B Browne - 12 PROTAGONIST (28F) Mrs J Harrington 4-12-0 S O’Keeffe - 13 53 SMOKE AND MIRRORS (21) M Morris 5-12-0 P T Enright 111 14 000 UKNOWCARTY (9) P J Gilligan 4-12-0 R Deegan(3) 88 15 00 ZEYDABAD (9) T Mullins 5-12-0 J Foley(5) - 16 00 ALBEDAN (10) A Donoghue 4-11-7 J J Slevin 58 17 0/ BASRAH BREEZE (18F) E Delany 5-11-7 D McInerney - 18 P GLADYS EMMANUEL (12) (T 1 ) D Hickey 6-11-7 D F O’Regan - 19 45-219 LIZLUCKY (14) (T) (C ,D) P Foley 7-11-7 C A Landers 96 20 06 MISS DAINGERFIELD (53) P Power 4-11-7 H Morgan(3) 85 21 PLASSEY HOUSE P Fahy 4-11-7 J S McGarvey - 22 Y FYN DUW A FYDD (703F) Mrs L Fowler 6-11-7 C Orr - 23 AR REALTIN Mrs D Foster 5-11-7 RESERVE - 2020: Blue Lord 5 12 0, Paul Townend 3/1 (W Mullins), 18 ran. Star Betting 11‐8 Grand Jury, 3 Ardla, 4 Smoke And Mirrors, 9‐2 Monkstreet, 7 Protagonist, 20 Others STARFORM SMOKE AND MIRRORS Danger ARDLA Going Chase course - YIELDING, Good to Yielding in plcs; Hurdle course - GOOD TO YIELDING Track description : Right-handed, undulating track on main course; sharper on inside. Hurdle circuit 1m6f. Chase circuit 2m. Banks circuit 3m. Top trainers at the track (2017-21): W P Mullins 119-538 (22%), Gordon Elliott 82-561 (15%), Henry De Bromhead 36-281 (13%), Mrs John Harrington 33-256 (13%), Noel Meade 29-224 (13%), Joseph Patrick O’Brien 29-229 (13%), Gavin Cromwell 17-165 (10%), Martin Brassil 9-52 (17%), Denis Gerard Hogan 7-77 (9%), P A Fahy 7-92 (8%). Top jockeys at the track (2017-21): Rachael Blackmore 37-228 (16%), D N Russell 34-177 (19%), M P Walsh 31-237 (13%), D E Mullins 19-171 (11%), J J Slevin 13-123 (11%), D F O’Regan 10-128 (8%), B Cooper 9-110 (8%), B Hayes 9-120 (8%), K M Donoghue 8-85 (9%), S O’Keeffe 8-132 (6%). 2.05 WILLIAM HILL IRELAND BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HURDLE 2m 9 flights 4yo plus €7,965 7 runners. 1 2154/3 AUTHORIZED ART (32) (CD) W Mullins 6-12-0 D E Mullins 124 2 11U3/P EXCHANGE RATE (24) (D) J Hanlon 9-12-0 S Fenelon(7) - 3 33142- GET MY DRIFT (207) (HT 1 ) (D) M Morris 5-12-0 M P Walsh 137 4 1- LE CORREZIEN (472) H De Bromhead 5-12-0 Rachael Blackmore - 5 23-112 I A CONNECT (32) (D) G Elliott 6-11-11 A P Heskin 127 6 21-24P SUPRISE PACKAGE (44) (C.) P Fahey 5-11-11 K C Sexton 133 7 13 THE NAMES JOCK (38F) (D) J Kiely 5-11-11 D F O’Regan 126 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 5‐2 Le Correzien, 3 Get My Drift, 100‐30 Authorized Art, 7‐2 I A Connect, 8 Suprise Package, 10 The Names Jock, 14 Exchange Rate STARFORM GET MY DRIFT Danger SUPRISE PACKAGE 2.35 CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EBF AUCTION MAIDEN HURDLE (IRE INCENTIVE RACE) 2m5 1 /2f 4yo plus €11,800 9 runners. 1 24-14 SAM’S CHOICE (31) G Elliott 5-12-0 D N Russell 112 2 5 DARING ROCCO (185P) M Brassil 5-11-12 M P Walsh - 3 32/ FREEDOM TO DREAM (697) P Fahey 6-11-12 K C Sexton - 4 FF6 BRULURE NOIRE (19) J Hanlon 4-11-11 M J Molloy(7) - 5 31- HUNTERS YARN (248) W Mullins 4-11-11 D E Mullins - 6 F- LIFE IN THE PARK (220P) H De Bromhead 4-11-11 Rachael Blackmore - 7 76 EMPEROR DANI (31) L Cusack 5-11-10 E Walsh(5) 93 8 00 INSPITEOFOURSELVES (17) P Fahey 5-11-10 D F O’Regan 70 9 42F6B- JOHNGUS (209) (T) S Aherne 7-11-10 S O’Keeffe 119 2020: Born Patriot 4 11 10, Kevin Sexton 80/1 (P Fahey), 13 ran. Star Betting 11‐8 Hunters Yarn, 2 Life In The Park, 4 Freedom To Dream, 11‐2 Sam’s Choice, 16 Johngus, 20 Others STARFORM JOHNGUS Danger SAM’S CHOICE 3.05 WILLIAM HILL IRELAND EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE (DIV I) 2m5 1 /2f 4yo plus €5,900 22 runners. 1 3146-3 NICOLE’S MILAN (7) (TB) (D) S Aherne 10-12-1 P T Enright 102 2 1350-0 DAMUT (9) (HT) M Winters 13-12-0 D O’Keeffe 103 3 524-67 BOGHLONE HONEY (31) L Cusack 6-11-13 E Walsh(5) 104 4 -04001 A DIFFERENT WORLD (32) (TP) M Brassil 6-11-12 M P Walsh 98 5 -F7077 STEELERS APPEAL (5) Miss E McCutcheon 8-11-12 N Prendergast(7) 102 6 0-7P23 CROBALLY BOY (16P) (T 1 ) J Hanlon 6-11-11 J S McGarvey 94 7 574710 TULLYHOGUE FORT (52) (D, BF) J O’Neill 5-11-10 Mr Paul J O’Neill(7) 102 8 -08705 KILNASHANE STAR (59) (H) M Quigley 6-11-8 R Deegan(3) 100 9 /0-750 BODEENBELLE (26) (T) D A McLoughlin 7-11-5 C D Maxwell 93 10 505932 SAGA ARAVIS (21) (T) (BF) P Nolan 5-11-4 B Cooper 103 11 0-5084 EILEENS BOY (21) (P) S Mxconville 7-11-3 Mr M McConville(7) 101 12 254672 FRAZEL EXPRESS (21) (TP) A Howard 9-11-1 S Torrens 104 13 0-440P LE FOU’S KEEP (52) (T) S Slevin 6-11-1 J J Slevin 103 14 07-072 MISS US O (32) (T) B Hamilton 6-11-1 J Foley(5) 100 15 000000 WESTERN DREAMING (7) P Breen 6-11-1 H Morgan(3) 98 16 /P-P06 FAIROFFTHECROSS (32) (T) D Hassett 6-11-0 S Lewis(7) 97 17 /692P- BETTERASK JJ (362) (TP) J Walsh 8-10-13 A McCurtin(3) - 18 756976 GALAXY GIRL (21) (TB) P Foley 6-10-13 S O’Keeffe 99 19 0888P- GETAWAY PIPPA (259) E Sheehy 6-10-13 S Fenelon(7) 92 20 00-040 JOHNNY GIRO (21) (TP 1 ) Mrs A Mooney 6-10-13 Peter Carberry 94 21 00/77- ROUND THE BUOY (346) D Dunne 6-10-13 A Short 99 22 845-50 WEE SMALL HOURS (21) (T) M Rice 12-10-13 P O’Hanlon(7) 79 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 5 Miss Us O, Saga Aravis, 6 A Different World, 8 Frazel Express, Nicole’s Milan, 10 Boghlone Honey, 12 Eileens Boy, Tullyhogue Fort, 14 Galaxy Girl, Kilnashane Star, 20 Others STARFORM BOGHLONE HONEY Danger FRAZEL EXPRESS 3.35 WILLIAM HILL IRELAND EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE (DIV II) 2m5 1 /2f 4yo plus €5,900 21 runners. 1 834053 DYLAN OAK (53) D Cullen 6-12-0 D O’Keeffe 101 2 024669 DIFFERENT BEAT (21) (T) (BF) A McCann 6-11-12 J Moore 99 3 715-66 WEST IS BEST (174) (D) W Lanigan 8-11-12 D E Mullins 77 4 032P/U ZALIKA (9) P J Gilligan 6-11-12 K M Donoghue - 5 P43901 MY NEWBROOK ROSE (21) (D) A Murray 8-11-11 J Foley(5) 102 6 P7-065 LILY OF THE DAWN (54) (T 1 ) J Hanlon 6-11-10 S Fenelon(7) 98 7 606- ONE MORE LIGHT (311) J Sweeney 6-11-10 D F O’Regan 82 8 /7662- IRIDESCENT (254) J Fogarty 7-11-9 M Fogarty 94 9 900-59 BALLYKILMURRAY (21) A Donoghue 6-11-8 J J Slevin 99 10 0800 DRIFTERS MATE (21) (P 1 ) D A McLoughlin 6-11-7 P O’Hanlon(7) 79 11 77P INTERSKY SUNSET (30) P Traynor 4-11-7 H Morgan(3) 92 12 00-45d5 LOVELY MOON (21) (H) D Queally 6-11-7 D Queally 98 13 9U0000 PRINCESSE CLENI (60) (T) E McNamara 5-11-7 C McNamara 80 14 /8746- ROBINDEVIDASTAR (329) (T) P Rothwell 6-11-7 J P O’Sullivan(5) 86 15 00-00P WALKERS POINT (74) (TP) S McParlan 10-11-7 Mr N McParlan 82 16 -87006 DARDEDZE (31) (T) L Flynn 5-11-6 R A Doyle 84 17 66U559 STOLEN MOMENT (31) (T) S Aherne 8-11-6 Miss S Ahern(7) 101 18 0-907P PENNY JAR (52) (TP 1 ) P Downey 5-11-5 C Orr 86 19 708/P- MIZZ MONROE (359P) (TP 1 ) P McCreery 8-11-4 S O’Keeffe - 20 070789 CORRIGALEEN (33) E Sheehy 5-11-2 K C Sexton 96 21 7-P070 LONDONOFFICECALLIN (42) (TP 1 ) Miss E McCutcheon 4-11-1 C Quirke(7) 91 2020: No corresponding race. Star Betting 11‐4 My Newbrook Rose, 4 Dylan Oak, 11‐2 Iridescent, 8 One More Light, 10 Different Beat, Lovely Moon, 12 Lily Of The Dawn, 14 Robindevidastar, West Is Best, 20 Others STARFORM MY NEWBROOK ROSE Danger DYLAN OAK STARFORM, for all that matters in racing IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 39 FORM: Philip Enright Warr’ a decent shot he has got ■■Brian FLANAGAN MODERATE stuff at Punchestown this afternoon where there’s an eight-race card of hurdles and chases. The opening chase races are possibly the most attractive looking betting heats and in the 3m1f handicap we like the chances of WARREEDY (12.30) for Brian McMahon and Philip Enright. He becomes a teenager in a couple of weeks but has shown good form before he was brought down early on his last outing at Down Royal. His second to serial winner Glenquin Castle at Roscommon in August is the best piece of form in the race, a repeat of that gives him a serious shout. Enhance The opening novice chase looks one where BUSSELTON (12.00) can enhance his reputation for Joseph O’Brien and JJ Slevin. He gets the fouryear-old allowance off the older horses and looked a smart prospect when bolting up at Cork on his debut over the big black ones. Henry De Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore can do no wrong and can team up with GENTLEMAN JOE (1.00) and GRAND JURY (1.35) in the first two Maiden Hurdles for owners Robocur. Gentleman Joe is a recruit from the flat in England where he was rated 92, while Grand Jury won a bumper here in March and backed that up with a nice start over hurdles when fourth to a useful Willie Mullins’ trained inmate. Jack Foley’s 5lbs claim is much sought after and in the closing Handicap Hurdle he gets the vote on MY NEWBROOK ROSE (3.35) for Adrian Murray.

40 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ■ GAA neXT year’s inter-county season will be completed before the end of July, barring a draw in the All-ireland football final. The 2022 Sam Maguire decider has been pencilled in for Sunday, July 24, with the All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday, July 17. Every Championship game in both codes — bar the two All-Ireland finals — will be subject to ‘winner on the day’ protocols, which could see penalty shoot-out decide the outcome of games. These measures have been in place for the last two Championships, which have been knockout in football, and a back door system in hurling. But there has yet to be a penalty shoot-out in a big inter-county Championship game. The adoption of the split season model, which will see inter-county GAA go first before clubs take over for the final five months of the season, has led to the All-Ireland finals being moved forward. Decider Previously, the football final took place on the third Sunday in September, with the hurling decider a fortnight earlier. The fortnight gap between the two showpiece games is gone, while the hurling has been brought forward by seven weeks, with the football fast tracked by eight weeks. The chaos wrought by Covid has played havoc with fixture schedules over the past two years. 2020 saw the All-Ireland finals in both codes played in December with club action resuming before intercounty and given a clear run for a number of months. This year saw a return to a more familiar schedule with inter-county games starting up in May and going on throughout the summer, although a restricted League was run in football. All four divisions were broken into two groups of four, with North and South sections and just three games taking place in each. In order to save time, and guarantee a break between the League and Championship, just one League final was played in football — Derry’s Division 3 win over Offaly at HQ. In hurling, no League finals took place with Kilkenny and Galway, who topped two six team groups, declared joint winners. The old National League system looks set to resume this year, although the fixtures, currently in circulation, have yet to be officially rubber stamped. Reverted That would see each county guaranteed seven football league games. The 2022 Championship has reverted to the same backdoor format, which was in place before the introduction of the Super 8s back in 2018. On top of this, the pre-season provincial competitions have been handed a lifeline, and are set to resume in mid-December. The confusion regarding when inter-county teams could return to training has also been cleared up, with sides permitted to get together new calendar for split season GAA IN For A seA’ CHANGe Karl O'KANE reports karl.okane@thestar.ie again officially from December 8. This could yet change with the worsening Covid situation in the country and more restrictions likely in the coming days. In pre-Covid times some counties who were knocked out early in the Championship were allowed to resume collective training as early as October. Return dates depended on how far a county progressed in the Championship. ACTion: Last season’s All-ireland hurling final The All-Ireland finalists were not allowed to resume collective training until after Christmas. In previous years inter-county games ran from late January to the end of September, and if there was an All-Ireland football final replay, into October. Replay Without a final replay, the intercounty games programme ran for in the region of 35 weeks, but the changes next year will see this reduced to 25 weeks. Thirteen weeks have been set aside for Club Championships before club provincials begin. All-Ireland club semi-finals are set to take place in the lead up to Christmas with the All-Ireland club finals pencilled in for early the following year. This is part of continuing measures to bolster the club game and give it more primacy in the calendar. The Allianz Football League will commence in the last weekend of January with hurling resuming a week later. Next year is also set to see the Tier 2, Tailteann Cup played off for the first time. The final of this competition is set JoY: Tyrone’s Franks Burns celebrates with teammates and the Sam Maguire Cup after their victory over Mayo this year Inter-county Championship deciders scheduled for July to take place on the same bill as one of the All-Ireland football semi-finals. The Tailteann Cup will be open to Division 3 and 4 sides, based on the final standings of the League. This means that the bottom two sides in Division 2 will compete in the Tailteann Cup, unless they are reigning champions, make their provincial final later that year or are current provincial champions. The top two sides in Division 3, as well as being promoted, will earn the right to play in the Sam Maguire. GAA chiefs have decided to reintroduce the pre-season inter-county competitions. These didn’t take place in 2020 and 2021, due to Covid time restrictions, and many believed they would not return to the GAA calendar. It was proposed to axe pre-season competitions under Proposal B, which was beaten at GAA Congress, and would have seen the League flip to the summer and act as the Championship, with the provincials moving to the Spring. So, if the football programme changes, it may only be a temporary reprieve for the likes of the Walsh Cup, O’Byrne Cup, McKenna Cup and the Connacht League. MAJoR AMBiTion: o’Sullivan ROCKET’S STILL GOT THE FUEL ■■Scott COLEMAN ISEIR Ronnie o’Sullivan insists snooker’s “toxic” side almost drove him out of the game But The Rocket is a happy man going into this week’s UK Championship as he bids to lift the trophy for an eighth time. “i am feeling very relaxed, enjoying life,” said the six-time world champion, who has a tough opener tomorrow against two-time ranking event winner Michael White. “i do feel like i am on holiday at tournaments these days. “And i try to remove myself from that toxicity i feel is sometimes around snooker – you get a lot of people bitching and moaning, and i was one of them. “i did it for about two years before making a conscious decision i can’t live my life like this, and it was the best thing i did. Change “As long as there is a tournament and a table, i’m okay. “There are a lot of things i would change about the game and i have talked about them in the past, but i don’t any more. “Certain things happened and i thought it was so toxic that i had no choice but to become more detached. “out of everything i do, snooker would be the first thing i would give up if one had to go. “i wouldn’t give up anything else to play snooker. “The fact is it’s my personal choice, and i still love playing. i love the buzz, i love competing.” o’Sullivan, who will turn 46 on the day of the final in York, admits one ambition is to set a mark for wins in snooker’s ‘Big Three’ that won’t be beaten. The UK Championship, the Masters and the Betfred World Championship form the game’s Triple Crown — and o’Sullivan already has 20 of them, more than anyone else. “Records are there to be broken but if i can add one, two or three majors to that list then i think 23 majors would be a tough one to beat for anyone,” he said. AYR Going: GOOD TO SOFT (Chase 6.9, Hurdle 6.8) 12.30-1, CANCAN (H Brooke) 5/2; 2, Ramble West 10/11fav; 3, Miss Milano 10/1; NR: Ailie Rose. 12 ran. 3 /4, 2 1 /2. (N Alexander). Tote: Win £3.50; PL £1.20, £1.02, £2.50; Exacta £5.90; CSF £5.57; Trifecta £21.00 1.00-1, SPARK OF MADNESS (S Mulqueen) 13/2; 2, Sarvi 4/1; 3, Royal Reserve 20/1. Also: Barney Stinson 3/1fav; 12 ran. 1 /2, 7. (Miss L Russell). Tote: Win £7.50; PL £2.40, £1.40, £6.10; Exacta £34.90; CSF £32.96; Tricast £502.50 Trifecta £505.10 1.35-1, FOSTER’SISLAND (E Smith-Chaston) 9/2; 2, Blow By Blow 16/1. Also: Curramore 5/4fav; NRs: Calivigny, Burnt Ash. 7 ran. 1 1 /4, 1 1 /2. (M D Hammond). Tote: Win £5.50; PL £2.30, £6.40; Exacta £62.40; CSF £63.39; Tricast £140.04 Trifecta £196.60 2.10-1, DREAMS OF HOME (B Hughes) 11/8fav; 2, Fete Champetre 9/2; 6 ran. 5 1 /2, shd. (D Mc- Cain). Tote: Win £2.38; PL £1.30, £2.40; Exacta £7.40; CSF £7.99; Trifecta £30.40 2.45-1, BE THE DIFFERENCE (T Dowson) 4/9fav; 2, Askgarmor 25/1; 3, Fernhill Lad 12/1; 9 ran. 3, 4 1 /2. (P Kirby). Tote: Win £1.45; PL £1.10, £5.10, £2.20; Exacta £17.80; CSF £17.39; Tricast £82.04 Trifecta £103.50 3.15-1, DR SANDERSON (R McLernon) 6/1; 2, Fearless 5/2. Also: Ardera Cross 2/1fav; NR: Heartbreak Kid. 7 ran. 3 3 /4, shd. (B Haslam). Tote: Win £7.00; PL £3.00, £1.50; Exacta £23.90; CSF £20.88; Tricast £38.36 Trifecta £91.10 PLACEPOT £61.70 (Race 1) 3, 12, 9; (2) 5, 7, 6; (3) 4, 6; (4) 1, 4; (5) 2, 6, 7; (6) 5, 4; KEMPTON Going: GOOD (Watered; Chase 7.4, Hurdle 7.2) 12.40-1, CALL OF THE WILD (T Cannon) 1/3fav; 2, Petrossian 11/4; 3 ran. 2 1 /4, 16. (A King). Tote: Win £1.34; Exacta £1.30; CSF £1.62; Trifecta £1.30 1.15-1, ROCKSTAR RONNIE (Bridget Andrews) 13/8Jfav; 2, Atholl Street 9/4. Also: Sebastopol 13/8Jfav; 3 ran. 13. (D Skelton). Tote: Win £2.63; Exacta £4.40; CSF £5.11; Trifecta £4.20 1.50-1, MY SISTER SARAH (N De Boinville) 10/11fav; 2, Dragon Bones 6/4; 5 ran. 7, 6 1 /2. (W Mullins (IRE)). Tote: Win £1.91; PL £1.10, £1.30; Exacta £2.40; CSF £2.61; Trifecta £5.20 2.25-1, GORTROE JOE (L Harrison) 11/4; 2, Broken Quest 12/1. Also: Mercian Prince 5/2fav; 6 ran. 11, 4 3 /4. (F O’Brien). Tote: Win £3.75; PL £1.70, £5.00; Exacta £28.40; CSF £28.18; Trifecta £94.90 2.55-1, NOT AT PRESENT (L Morgan) 9/2; 2, Vaziani 25/1. Also: Khan 11/4fav; 7 ran. 3 /4, 2 1 /4. (B Pauling). Tote: Win £5.50; PL £2.10, £8.30; Exacta £80.40; CSF £79.21; Trifecta £370.60 3.25-1, TIMBERMAN (L Harrison) 2/1fav; 2, Paso Doble 3/1; 7 ran. 5, 5 1 /2. (F O’Brien). Tote: Win £3.00; PL £1.60, £1.90; Exacta £9.20; CSF £8.32; Trifecta £29.80 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS PLACEPOT £148.10 (Race 1) 1; (2) 1; (3) 1, 2; (4) 3, 4; (5) 3, 6; (6) 4, 2; LUDLOW Going: GOOD (Good to soft in places; Watered; 6.4) 12.50-1, STREAM OF STARS (S Twiston- Davies) 1/3fav; 2, Rock Legend 2/1; 7 ran. 5 1 /2, 9. (N Twiston-Davies). Tote: Win £1.34; PL £1.02, £1.30; Exacta £1.30; CSF £1.45; Trifecta £5.10 1.25-1, BRIEF AMBITION (P Brennan) 1/3fav; 2, Ballinsker 9/4; NR: Silver Star. 2 ran. 3 /4. (F O’Brien). Tote: Win £1.34; 2.00-1, ART OF DIPLOMACY (S Twiston- Davies) 17/2; 2, Our Idic Boy 8/15fav; 3, Top Man 7/2; 11 ran. 4 1 /4, 2 1 /2. (Dr R Newland). Tote: Win £9.50; PL £2.30, £1.10, £1.70; Exacta £18.10; CSF £14.06; Tricast £22.53 Trifecta £56.00 2.35-1, BATHIVA (P Brennan) 15/8; 2, Magic Dancer 11/10fav; NR: Onthefrontfoot. 4 ran. 3, 6. (F O’Brien). Tote: Win £2.88; Exacta £4.40; CSF £4.51; Trifecta £8.00 3.05-1, FAMILY POT (S Houlihan) 6/1; 2, Ship Of The Fen 5/2Jfav; 3, Whitechurch 5/1. Also: Born At Midnight 5/2Jfav; 8 ran. 3 /4, 1. (Sheila Lewis). Tote: Win £8.40; PL £2.10, £1.30, £1.40; Exacta £25.60; CSF £22.50; Tricast £80.96 Trifecta £150.20 3.35-1, ORCHARD GROVE (D McConville) 11/4; 2, Sergeant 13/8fav; 3, Man Of Light 17/2; 9 ran. 3 /4, 3 1 /4. (K Lee). Tote: Win £3.75; PL £1.40, £1.10, £1.90; Exacta £8.30; CSF £7.61; Tricast £31.22 Trifecta £44.30 PLACEPOT £5.30 (Race 1) 4, 3; (2) 1; (3) 2, 11, 3; (4) 1; (5) 5, 2, 6; (6) 1, 8, 5; CHELMSFORD (A.W) Going: POLYTRACK: STANDARD 4.00-1, SHOULDAVBEENMORE (T Hamilton) 13/8fav; 2, Amanda Hug’N’Kiss 5/2; 3, Bondi Girl 14/1; 14 ran. 2, 2 1 /2. (R Fahey). Tote: Win £2.63; PL £1.10, £1.40, £4.10; Exacta £7.90; CSF £5.70; Trifecta £62.20 4.30-1, HEADINGLEY (J Watson) 17/2; 2, Trevolli 6/4fav; 3, Defence Treaty 33/1; 9 ran. 1 1 /4, 1 /2. (D O’Meara). Tote: Win £10.60; PL £3.00, £1.10, £7.80; Exacta £31.80; CSF £22.52; Tricast £418.84 Trifecta £575.70 5.00-1, CHOCOLATE BOX (P Prince) 7/2; 2, Socially Shady 11/2. Also: Atalanta Breeze 13/8fav; 6 ran. shd, 4 1 /2. (D M Loughnane). Tote: Win £4.50; PL £2.20, £2.60; Exacta £21.60; CSF £22.46; Trifecta £56.20 5.30-1, ABOVE (M Ghiani) 13/8; 2, Regional 6/4fav; 5 ran. nk, 1 1 /4. (S C Williams). Tote: Win £2.63; PL £1.20, £1.40; Exacta £4.50; CSF £4.27; Trifecta £10.50 6.00-1, HELVETIAN (J Mitchell) 25/1; 2, Follow Your Heart 9/2; 3, Stay Smart 14/1. Also: Big Bard 13/8fav; 14 ran. nk, 3 /4. (K Frost). Tote: Win £29.90; PL £6.70, £2.20, £3.60; Exacta £282.50; CSF £138.02; Tricast £1750.40 Trifecta £2876.00 6.30-1, TOPLIGHT (J Haynes) 4/1; 2, Excellent George 28/1; 3, Hope Springs 8/1; 3, Shanghai Rock 16/1. Also: Cometh The Man 6/5fav; 12 ran. nk, dht, 3 /4. (C Banham). Tote: Win £5.00; PL £1.60, £4.30, £1.80; Exacta £100.40; CSF £120.53; Tricast £830.38 WIN: 5.00 Toplight; PL: 4.30 Excellent George 1.80 Shanghai Rock 1.60 Toplight 1.10 Hope Springs; EX: 100.40; CSF: 120.53; TC: 441.25 830.38; TF: 260.60 286.00 Trifecta £260.60 7.00-1, PILLARS OF EARTH (J Mitchell) 15/8fav; 2, Bonnie Lad 16/1; 3, Channel Packet 11/4; 14 ran. 1 /2, hd. (W Stone). Tote: Win £2.88; PL £1.30, £5.30, £1.30; Exacta £39.10; CSF £35.51; Tricast £89.87 Trifecta £136.20 JACKPOT Not won. Pool of £9,105.44 carried forward to Wolverhampton on Tues, 23rd Nov PLACEPOT £103.50 (Race 1) 6, 1, 11; (2) 2, 8, 5; (3) 5, 6; (4) 3, 2; (5) 9, 6, 2; (6) 4, 1, 3;

ISEIR ■ GAA earlier start might lift skill levels IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 41 Are GAMes More tACtICAL or JUst DAMp sQUIBs? AT the first water break in the Kilmacud Crokes/St Jude’s Dublin senior football final at the weekend, the scoreline was 0-0. The half-time score was 1-1 to 0-1 — three scores in a half of football. In the Mayo senior football final, the score at the break was Knockmore 1-2 Belmullet 0-1 — four scores in half an hour of football. The Mayo final finished 1-9 to 0-6. The Dublin decider ended 1-7 to 1-6. These are two of the showpiece county finals of the year, and fans saw seven scores in an hour of play. Not exactly the best way to promote the game. A few hours earlier, RTÉ picked out a Kerry Championship Saturday night semi-final, Austin Stacks against St Brendan’s, hoping for fireworks. They got them in the end. Stacks won 5-3 on penalties, with Kieran Donaghy nailing the winner from the spot after the sides finished level 2-9 to 1-12 after extra-time. But, at half-time the score was 0-3 to 0-3. In the Ulster club championship, Donegal champions St Eunan’s hit 1-4 against first time Derry winners Glen. Five scores in an entire match. Glen scored 0-8 to win by a point. Heavier Is it just the heavier pitches and end of year fare? (although the weather has been unseasonably fine). Or, is it better, more intense tackling, allied to tactically astute, better coached players going head to head in bigger games? Maybe it’s the fact there’s more at stake, leading to a cautious approach. Finals are for winning after all. But are we content with the idea that football games might be a damp squib for half an hour and open up a bit in the second half, much like it was in the Ulster Championship circa 2011-19. Of course the game is about more than scoring. To coaches and well bought in players, a big turnover leading to any kind of score, is as significant as a great point. Fans love a 45-metre point after an outrageous solo dummy where coaches love a palmed goal. Either way, more Karl O'KANE SOME MANN: Imagine how much Kilmacud Crokes’ Paul Mannion would have scored on a better surface last Sunday? reports karl.okane@thestar.ie entertainment is surely healthy for the game. For a bit of context, the halftime score in last year’s Dublin senior final, played on the last Sunday in September, was Ballymun 0-14, Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-4. Eighteen scores in a half, 15 more than we saw at the same venue, Parnell Park, last Sunday, with the game seven weeks further into the winter. Some will favour more rule changes, but there are other factors at play and potential, inadvertent solutions that may come into the equation. With the split season coming in for 2022, next year’s county final season will move forward approximately a month in most counties. This should make a significant difference in terms of pitches and weather conditions — and ultimately, scoring rates. It’s indisputable that better weather equals faster pitches, Use faster Croker more would help too which are more conducive to attacking football, leading to often spoil the spectacle. which is a fast pitch all year place at Croke Park in a few higher scoring games and In fact, if one team decides to round and favourable for good weeks time. more entertainment. operate with an extra defender, attacking football. If they turn out to be high Players will tell you they it can be enough to turn the But, even Dublin appeared to scoring affairs, could the GAA couldn’t care less once they game into an arm wrestle. forget how to take apart a look to shift more provincial win and some relish a dogfight, but it is surely more Ripping least found it more difficult. and finals to Croke Park? mass defence this year, or at club championship semi-finals enjoyable to play in better Dublin have shown at intercounty So what chance is there of Why not? It belongs to the weather, on better pitches? level that ripping apart achieving this with club play- people, and the clubs are the Sometimes even this doesn’t a mass defence in the ers on heavy pitches in people. matter hugely if one side sets Championship is possible, but November? out to negate a couple of key it requires exceptional levels Little or none. Antidote opposition players. of power, pace, athleticism Witness how the great Perhaps utilising Croke a similar If the other team have and fitness, as well as quality often won Corofin team Park, and an earlier start to agenda, that could be four coaching. Galway championships with the club campaign in a split negative tactics, which turn They also generally play something to spare, struggled season, could be the antidote the game more defensive and their big games at Croke Park, against Mayo and Roscommon to these dour dogfights, which opposition deep into the winter only the most stubborn, brain- in Connacht, and then blew washed and stoical could teams away in the All-Ireland claim to enjoy. SPOT ON: Kieran final at Croke Park the following March. Dublin final might have been Imagine how different the Donaghy’s penalty got Austin Stacks through The default setting of the last weekend if it was played a to the Kerry SFC final vast majority of serious coaches, mile or two away at Croke particularly after an Park. unsuccessful campaign, or a No doubt the provincial big defeat, is win at all costs. councils outside Leinster Negate the opposition and would kick up a fuss, but turn the game into a dogfight, should we not aspire to have as because it’s the easier, more many clubs who win county prudent and safer option, particularly titles as possible play at Croke in poor conditions. Park as a reward for their They’re not thinking about achievements? what to do at Croke Park on For the collective effort that All-Ireland club final day. goes into club football across It will be fascinating to see the country, and what the the scorelines in the two game can be, it deserves better Leinster club football semifinals, than these dour slugfests in which are set to take the mud and rain. POWER BOOST: Lewis Hamilton set for a power-up ■■Simon CASS LEWIS HAMILTON will be handed a horsepower boost for the Saudi Arabian GP as he aims to slash Max Verstappen’s championship lead yet further. Victories in Brazil and Qatar have helped Hamilton reduce the deficit to Verstappen from 19 points to just eight, with only the inaugural race in Jeddah and the season finale in Abu Dhabi to go. Hamilton saw off his Red Bull rival with a lights-to-flag win in Qatar without the aid of the new engine, going from 10th on the grid to victory in Sao Paulo. But that power unit will be back in his Mercedes for Saudi Arabia in two weeks and straightline speed is expected to be a crucial factor. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hinted at the switch after the dominant performance on Sunday. And Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has confirmed the power boost plan. Swings “We’ve seen pretty big swings of performance over the recent races, [but] if we look at the track in Saudi I think it should suit us,” he said. “For Lewis we have got the more powerful engine to go in the car, so that’s going to give him a useful engine.” Shovlin admitted Hamilton’s dominance in Qatar, setting a stunning pole lap before cruising to a comfortable win, left his team staggered. “We can do all our simulations but nothing explains why he was that far ahead of Max,” said Shovlin. “But he’s really in the zone. Fundamentally it’s just down to him really digging deep and doing what needs to be done.” Should Hamilton win in Jeddah and set the fastest lap and Verstappen finish second, then the pair will head to Abu Dhabi level on points. Verstappen needs to outscore Hamilton by 18 points in Saudi Arabia to be crowned champion.

42 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 fai is set to look at use of teegan ■■Mark McCADDEN THE FAI are looking into Wexford Youths’ use of Teegan Lynch as a second-half substitute during Sunday’s FAI Cup final win over Shelbourne. Lynch replaced Lynn Marie Grant with 16 minutes remaining, despite her name not appearing on the official team sheet provided by the Ferrycarrig side. It’s unlikely that anything will come from the investigation — particularly anything that might change the outcome. Lynch is registered as a Youths player and the reason given for her omission was administrative error. Losing finalists Shelbourne last night issued a statement on the matter, confirming that they had made “no complaint to the FAI… nor do we intend to do so”. Beaten The statement continued: “In our opinion, while there may or may not have been an administrative error by Wexford Youths WFC in completing match day forms, we were beaten by the better team on the night. “We congratulate Wexford Youths on their victory.” Meanwhile, Aoibheann Clancy couldn’t sleep in the build-up to Sunday’s final — but now she’s dreaming of a six-point World Cup haul with Ireland. “All week I’d woken up during my sleep because I’d been dreaming about this so much. It was surreal when the goals went in and the full-time whistle went.” Clancy made the bench for the groundbreaking 2-1 win away to Finland last month and would love to get on the pitch against Slovakia and Georgia. “Hopefully, we’ve another big crowd on Thursday [Slovakia]. “It was surreal to get the first call-up when Megan Connolly got injured. “I wasn’t sure I’d get called in again but I was delighted to. “For a 17-year-old, as I was then, it was an unbelievable experience to be around Denise O’Sullivan. They were the ones I looked up to. “I’d been in the home-based squads since Colin Bell’s time and with the LOI TV there’s a huge opportunity to be spotted.” SURREAL: Clancy (left) with Shelbourne’s Noelle Murray in Sunday’s FAI Cup decider in Tallaght ■ SOCCER Star delighted for former Side FINN SHOWING HER MEDAL AMERICAN DREAM: Ireland’s teen star Eabha O’Mahony recently moved to the US to play for Boston College AT THE same time that she’s battling relegation, Jamie Finn has become a league champion! The Ireland international is due a medal from Shelbourne’s recent dramatic last-day title success — as she lined out for the Tolka Park side this season before her August move to Birmingham City. From one end of the table to the other, Birmingham are in a relegation battle having claimed just one point from their opening eight Women’s Super League games. Only Leicester City’s eight defeats from eight is keeping them off the bottom of the table, with just one team going down. So Finn was delighted when Shels claimed Women’s National League glory 10 days ago, pipping Peamount United on a thrilling night of action. “Emily [Whelan — also ex-Shels] and I were watching the games in the apartment,” said Finn (23). Relentless “We had the two games on. We saw Peamount going 2-0 up and I said, ‘No, this can’t happen’. “Then I went away and heard Emily screaming and I said, ‘Hardly’. When I went back in, it was 2-1 and I started watching it again. “It went to 2-2 and I thought they were going to do it. Galway were relentless. For Shels to win it like that was what they deserved. They’ve been class all season. They’re a footballing team trying to play football. To win it in Tolka was a dream. I was jealous. “They [the Shelbourne players] got irelanD sQUaD Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion). DefenDers: Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Diane Caldwell (North Carolina Courage), Jessie Stapleton (Shelbourne), Savannah McCarthy (Galway WFC), Éabha O’Mahony (Boston College), Áine O’Gorman (Peamount United). MiDfielDers: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Niamh Farrelly (Glasgow City), Ciara Grant (Shelbourne), Aoibheann Clancy (Wexford Youths), Roma McLaughlin (Central Connecticut State University), Jess Ziu (Shelbourne). forwards: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Amber Barrett (FC Koln), Kyra Carusa (HB Koge), Emily Whelan (Birmingham City) Isibeal Atkinson (Celtic), Saoirse Noonan (Shelbourne), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City). Shels title win boosts Jamie as Blues battle relegation Mark McCADDEN REPORTS mark.mccadden@thestar.ie their [medals] last week but we’ll get ours. I’ve never won a league before with Shels.” The Birmingham first-team squad is packed with SEVEN Irish players, including ex-Reds Finn and Whelan. “Having the girls is a massive help. Going somewhere you don’t know, to have a group is much better, on and off the pitch,” said Finn, who is house-sharing with Whelan. Lucy Quinn, Harriet Scott, Louise Quinn, Marie Hourihan and Eleanor Ryan-Doyle make up the Irish connection. “If we’re playing together every week, it can only be a good thing for us here,” said Finn, who is a regular starter in the Ireland midfield under Vera Pauw. This isn’t Finn’s first time away. She spent a few months in the US college set-up with Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, before returning home to Shels. Another Ireland international at the very start of her American adventure is former Cork BUILDING MOMENTUM: Jamie Finn (left) with Leanne Kiernan during the September clash with Australia ISEIR City defender Eabha O’Mahony (19). She moved to Boston College this year and quickly settled into life oncampus and in the city. “I went to a Celtics [basketball] game and a Boston Bruins game. I went to my first ice hockey, that was something,” said O’Mahony. Both Finn and O’Mahony are in camp with the Girls in Green ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia on Thursday and Georgia next Tuesday. Positive “The main aim is six points at the end of the day,” said O’Mahony. “That’s why we’re here, we’re here to win games. If we put in the hard work, keep our head high and be positive, and with the confidence coming from the Finland game, it will be a positive camp.” Pauw has added former England underage goalkeeper Megan Walsh (27) to her squad, after she received clearance from FIFA to transfer. Shelbourne’s Jess Ziu and 16-yearold Jessie Stapleton have also been added to the squad, along with Celtic’s Isibeal Atkinson and Birmingham forward Emily Whelan. Injuries have ruled out Glasgow City’s Claire Walsh, Wexford Youths midfielder Ellen Molloy and Liverpool forward Leanne Kiernan.

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44 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ■ SOCCER biElSa REfuSing tO paniC ISEIR Goal MacHIne: Georgie Kelly has been in great form Home comforts key for Georgie GeorGIe KellY has revealed how his telepathic understanding with ali coote and liam Burt was honed in the kitchen while cooking each other dinner. The Bohemians striker has been shortlisted alongside Shamrock rovers’ roberto lopes and chris Forrester of St Pat’s for the PFa Ireland ‘Player of the Year’. Kelly was the Premier division’s top scorer this season with 21 league goals and smashed four more in europe and another in the FaI cup. and he hopes to sign off the season with his most vital act yet as the Gypsies strive for silverware in Sunday’s FaI cup final against St Pat’s at aviva Stadium. It could be his final act as a Bohs player as he is linked with Portsmouth and clubs further afield, while close to home derry city remain eager to sign him. But Kelly is parking talk of his future and instead hailed the role played by Scottish wingers coote and Burt in helping him amass that impressive goal haul. Addition Motherwell-bound ross Tierney and dawson devoy also played their part, but coote and Burt are Kelly’s house-mates and all they do is talk shop. The big donegal man said: “We watch games together. What did we watch on Sunday? Hibs and rangers. The boys were buzzing that rangers were beat! “It’s a good house. Stephen Mallon is in there too and he’s another good addition, an unbelievable player. “I have my own wee room, a little work room and study room down on the bottom floor, so I can kind of get away from it. “But the boys never stop, Jesus! It’s all go. “There are footballs lying around the house everywhere and I just hear the walls going (bangs fist off chair) boom, boom, getting hit with balls. It’s a Fai Cup Final bohemians v st pat’s sunday, 4.0 live rte 2 ■■Paul O’HEHIR mad house, but great. “The four of us take turns and cook a meal each night, so you’re only cooking once or twice a week. My dish is bolognaise, but they’re all good cooks.” Kelly continued: “My game essentially is depending on the tem playing well and our wingers playing high and getting good crosses in and creating good chances. “It’s down to those two really and they’ve been flying. They’re setting up chances but even in general it’s what they bring to the group. “living with the two lads, the connection between us is pretty good and that tells on the pitch.” Trophy Bohs enjoyed memorable european nights at the aviva Stadium during the summer and Kelly scored four times on that run. But the club’s form dipped thereafter and they missed out on europe through the league and have to win the FaI cup to secure it. Whether Sunday’s showpiece is his final act in black and red, the Gypsies fans favourite just wants to cap this season with a trophy. “I don’t know, it’s no clearer for me,” he said when quizzed on his future. “There’s always going to be interest if you have a good season. But I’ve shut it all away. “I don’t want to do anything until after the cup final and I’ve exams coming up in early december, so it’ll be even later before I sit down and look at stuff. “People keep asking what I’m going to do but I don’t know myself. I’ve told my agent I don’t want to hear anything or talk to anyone. “I’m sure he’s been getting different people ringing him. I’ve done well to block that out, I don’t know what’s going on and I’m happy enough with that.” Kelly feared his final dream was in tatters when he tore his calf at the end of october. “It was a bad tear in my calf. “They were talking about six weeks, so to even get on the other night, never mind score, was a relief.” ‘We can’t buy our way out of this slump’ Marcelo Bielsa claims leeds cannot buy their way out of trouble in January. The club are just one place and two points above the drop zone following Sunday’s loss to Tottenham and they have managed just two league wins all season. They have been badly hit by injuries and they were without Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Raphinha, Luke Ayling and Robin Koch for their defeat to Spurs. Bielsa says fans cannot expect chairman Andrea Radrizzani to get his chequebook out again in January because he has already splashed out over €180million on players in the last two transfer windows. Bielsa dislikes buying in January and besides, he says Leeds would have fork out between €25million and €35million to get the calibre of player they would want. “It’s normal to demand an investment in the team,” said the Leeds head coach. “Players have a level for any position, which costs us a minimum between £20million and €35million. “So in an institution like Leeds, that has invested a lot on players in the second year and also the third year, to imagine that we could increase the power to no deal: Bielsa, and (below) one bright spark, Kalvin Phillips ■■David ANDERSON of our professional group, it shouldn’t be evaluated without looking at the economic possibilities.” Bielsa refuses to panic in the face of Leeds’ poor start and believes their form will improve when their injured players return. In the interim, Bielsa will be hoping his injury load lightens, and he gets to use the talent he already has at Elland Road. Raphinha, who has been in terrific form for both the club and his native Brazil, was a massive loss on Sunday. Sidelined He missed the trip to north London through illness and should be back for Saturday’s clash with Brighton, while Rodrigo was sidelined by a foot injury, which is not though to be serious. “Hopefully we can resolve this with the recovery of the players that are absent and it is also by chance that the injuries that we pick up are all by players that play in the same position,” said Bielsa. “It’s true we haven’t been able to count on Koch for a long period of time due to a problem with his pelvis, Bamford’s ankle has also been a long injury. “Ayling’s knee has also been a long injury. After that there are injuries that are shorter and more common, so I have the feeling that we should only bring in players if they are better than the ones we already have.” bottom six P W D L F A Pts Aston Villa 12 4 1 7 16 20 13 Watford 12 4 1 7 16 20 13 Leeds 12 2 5 5 12 20 11 Burnley 12 1 6 5 14 20 9 Norwich 12 2 2 8 7 27 8 Newcastle 12 0 6 6 15 27 6 premier league brighton v leeds saturday, 5.30pm live sky sports HojbjerG: boos a compliment PIERRE-EMILE Hojbjerg claims ■■Paul BROWN “We did that in the second half the booing that accompanied the and the fans were incredible in the half-time whistle on Sunday against Leeds should be seen as a compliment. An atrocious first 45 minutes ended with the visitors to the manager Antonio Conte. “I kind of understand it,” Hojbjerg (left) said. “I hope it won’t happen again but I understand there are high demands. second half also, so let’s try to do that from the start.” The Dane equalised before Sergio Reguilon added the winner and Hojbjerg believes the players have Tottenham Stadium taking the to get back to the attitude that lead just before the interval. Perform only a win is good enough. It meant that jeers and catcalls were thrown in the direction of the players as they headed for their first ever home Premier League half-time team-talk with new “The fans have great expectations because we’re a great team, so I take that as a compliment. “We’re here to perform well and let the fans celebrate. “When I scored it was more like, ‘I scored but let’s get back and get another one’, because at home a draw I was never going to be celebrating. I only celebrate the wins.”

ISEIR ■ SOCCER maximin force toon star urges Howe to stay on the front foot ALLAN SAiNt-MAxiMiN has begged Eddie Howe to keep Newcastle on the attack as they face three games that will define the season. The French winger wants to go for it against Arsenal on Saturday, ahead of home games against bottom three rivals Norwich and Burnley. Saint-Maximin has been freed up by Howe’s tactical plan for Newcastle, with Joelinton and Callum Wilson also likely to benefit. But the Geordies have to find a when we have way of plugging gaps in their chance.” leaky defence which has conceded Howe’s deput y Ja son 27 goals in 12 winless games. Contact Newcastle start a week of training today without Howe, who is isolating in his Tyneside hotel room with Covid but remains in constant contact with his staff and players. Saint-Maximin said: “It was bad (to lose Howe). We need him. “He is a great coach for me. I don’t need to see him for a year to know if he is a good coach. “They have a nice philosophy and a nice idea, and you can see from the first game against Brentford we played more in attack and had more chances to score. “We have to keep going with this and concede less goals and I am sure we will win more games. “It is easier for the strikers when we have more of the ball and more positions and when we try to thREE CRuCial gamES COming up ■■Simon BIRD go forwards. “Against Brighton I had no shots, and I defended for the team. “Now we have more shots and chances to score and I scored. “I hope to do the same, to make assists and goals, because that is the only way to help my team. “It is an improvement because we had a lot of shots, more than the last games. “We improve but we still concede too many goals. “We have to do everything to concede fewer goals and score Tindall says that Newcastle are “waiting for the doctor” to determine whether the new head coach can be in the dugout at Arsenal. Feeling His positive result came on Friday despite saying in a statement he was “feeling fine”. That would make it unlikely that Howe could claim significant symptoms began earlier in the week to cut short the 10-day isolation period. He is more likely to return to the training ground on Monday, meaning his first game in the dug-out will be at home to Norwich. a premier league arsenal v newcastle saturday, 12.30pm live bt sports ■BACK ON THE GOAL TRAIL: Allan Saint-Maximin wheels away after securing a vital point for the Toon and (left) boss Eddie Howe at training last week Jota scoffs at talk of ‘sudden’ revival JOtA might sidestep questions ■■Michael GANNON know many people are starting Jota was just happy the players were able to pay their own about his future the same way to believe in us as well. he skips past defenders but the sticking trophies in the cabinet “So just let us do our thing tribute on the pitch. Celtic attacker can’t be accused after ending up empty handed and we will see.” He said: “it was good that we of slinking away from the last term for the first time in Jota was doing his thing at won the game because we knew demands of playing at Parkhead. more than a decade. Hampden on Saturday evening it was a huge loss for Celtic and the Portuguese has thrown But Jota reckons Postecoglou as he put on a show in the we wanted to give a last dance himself in to life with the Hoops and his side are simply meeting semi-final. for Bertie Auld. i think we did and it’s already clear he knows their commitments. him proud. Now we just have to what’s required. Relished When asked if Celts was finally keep going.” Jota even scoffed at the notion on the way back, quick as a the 22-year-old lapped up the Jota (right) is not looking Celts are somehow back in flash, he shot back and said: big occasion and relished the beyond Bayer Leverkusen this business after reaching the “Celtic never left, my friend. celebrations at the end. week as the Hoops look to Premier Sports Cup final at the “We are always here. Of He also new how important it reach the knockout stages of weekend. As far as he is concerned it’s business as usual. more difficult periods and teams through the tie in a week when Jota said: “Yes we have the course sometimes there are was to the Celtic support to get the Europa League. Ange Postecoglou’s men will go through some changes but i they’d bid farewell to one of final to look forward to, but first take on Hibs for the season’s think our team is solid and we their favourite sons. we have some more important first piece of silverware on are doing good things. Bertie Auld’s passing was games because the next game December 19 and it’s a chance “We believe in us, which is the marked in the stands with a is always the most important for the club to get back to most important thing, and i couple of stunning displays. one.” IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 45 lopes on pfa list ■■Paul O’HEHIR ROBERTO LOPES, Chris Forrester and Georgie Kelly have been shortlisted for the PFA Ireland Player of the Year. Shamrock Rovers centre-back Lopes (below) was a key figure in the Hoops league title defence. Forrester was a driving force in the St Pat’s midfield as they secured second spot in the league and a ticket to this Sunday’s FAI Cup final. And he will face Bohs striker Kelly in that game with the big Donegal man a standout over the year after topping the league’s scoring charts with 21 goals. Jack Byrne, who made a sensational return to Shamrock Rovers last week, is the reigning PFA Ireland Player of the Year. Head in the Game Young Player of the Year nominees have also been announced with Bohs duo Dawson Devoy and Ross Tierney up against UCD’s Colm Whelan. Stiff Whelan is also up for First Division Player of the Year award but faces stiff competition from his College teammate Liam Kerrigan and Shelbourne’s Ryan Brennan. All of the winners will be announced on Friday, December 3. The PFA Ireland Premier Division Team of the Year and PFA Ireland First Division Team of the Year will be announced on social media next week. PFA Ireland chairman Brendan Clarke said yesterday: ‘I’d like to congratulate and commend all of the nominees. “There’s no greater honour to be recognised in these awards. All nominees have been recognised by their peers. “There can be no doubt as to their significant contribution to Irish football this year, which has blood red at camden ■■Mark McCADDEN WELL known Liverpool podcast Blood Red is coming to The Camden in Dublin tomorrow for an intimate gig — including a live screening of the Reds’ Champions League match against Porto. Guests on the night will include Irish Daily Star columnist and TV pundit legend Eamon Dunphy. The panel also includes Blood Red’s Paul Gorst and Josh Williams, and the evening will be hosted by Buzz.ie’s Mike Sheridan. Gorst is the Liverpool Echo’s Liverpool FC correspondent, bringing readers the inside track on all matters at Anfield. Scouting Williams is a football scouting writer for Reach PLC, where he covers all of the Premier League’s top clubs, with a particular focus on Liverpool. Along with David Hughes, he is one half of the popular ‘Analysing Anfield’ podcast. There is also the chance to win a signed and framed picture of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the winner announced on the night. All attendees will have to show their Covid certificates in order to gain entry, while tickets are available on eventbrite. com.

46 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Kenny: Team is growing ■■From back page Nathan Collins (below) is a great talent, he’s been unfortunate in that he had an injury that ruled him out last summer. “He’s waiting on his opportunity with us as well.” Kenny admitted that he was disappointed with Ireland’s points tally in their World Cup campaign — but said: “We are an emerging team. We blooded a rec-ord number of players in a year. “We look like we are becoming a team. Camp “The great thing for me over the last few camps is that the players really look forward to seeing each other. “Going forward, I don’t think any player will miss a camp. No one will ever not turn up. The Ireland manager added: “Playing for Ireland must supersede everything in your professional career. “It must be the most important thing, the pinnacle, that’s what it has to be and that’s what we feel it to be.” ‘BULLY’ PANEL MEETS ■■From back page which were leaked to the Sunday Times. An independent panel have to consider whether Dunne was “bullying and harassing a fellow licensed jockey” between 12 February 2020 and 3 September the same year. ‘Abusing’ The panel will look into claims the rules were contravened by “verbally abusing and threatening a fellow licensed jockey” last year, at Stratford on July 7, Uttoxeter on August 17, and Southwell on September 3. Up to six days have been set aside for the hearing with the disciplinary panel, headed by retired judge Brian Barker,James O’Mahony and Alison Royston, sitting for the first time on Tuesday, with December 1, 2, 7-9 also available should they be required. ■ SOCCER tuCh kEEpS jamES gROundEd It’s the hype that kills you KEEP IT REAL: Thomas Tuchel wants Reece James to ignore talk of him being the best in Europe GROUP H CHELSEA v JUvENTUS chelsea (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Rudiger, Christensen, Silva; James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Hudson-Odoi, Mount; Havertz. Juventus (4-4-2): Szczesny; Bentancur, Bonucci, De Ligt, Sandro; Cuadrado, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot; Morata, Chiesa. P W D L F A Pts Juventus 4 4 0 0 9 2 12 Chelsea 4 3 0 1 6 1 9 Zenit 4 1 0 3 6 6 3 Malmo 4 0 0 4 0 12 0 KICK-OFF: 8pm, Live on BT Sport 2 REFEREE: Srdjan Jovanovic (Serbia) THOMAS TUCHEL has insisted Reece James is “far from” being the finished article. Chelsea wing back James, 21, has been outstanding this season, with four goals and four assists which has made him a first choice for club and country. He has quickly become a player for all positions as he can play in Tuchel’s back three system, step up into midfield and has played as a traditional centre half. But Tuchel has warned that it is vital the young star does not let all the hype go to his head and he keeps his feet on the ground rather than listen to him being tagged “as the best in Europe”. Chelsea boss Tuchel said: “For me, I see no reason why we should now get carried away and think about things like ‘Is he the best in the world, the best in England or the best in Europe?’ “This does not help us. “I’m happy when he tries to be the best Reece James today in training. “If he plays he needs to be the best version of himself in the best position. “He can play in a back three, as a wing-back and for England he played in a midfield position. “He did for us when we played in Aston Villa last year. “He is improving. He takes responsibility and it is needed. !He is far from finished in his development. “He is super young, has all the potential to be a ■■John CROSS big and important player for Chelsea. “He is on his way. “Not more and obviously not less. “I feel him dedicated and hungry for more. .This is what we want. “Right now he plays as a wing-back. “He does this on a very high level.” James has blossomed for England despite the competition as no other country has such strength in depth in the right back slot, with Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold also playing for their clubs at the highest level. Influence But James’ influence is growing for Chelsea as he is becoming a key man on a weekly basis and will be vital as they look to gain revenge on Juventus for the defeat in Turin, clinch qualification but also finish top of their group. Tuchel is desperate to win but insisted they cannot lose their discipline, adding: “Firstly and foremost we do what we do when we play football games, we try to win them. This will not change. “Okay, late in the game if the scoresheet is a draw we will maybe not allow Edou Mendy to go in the opponent’s box when we have a late corner because we will not risk our qualification to go all in if the situation is like this. “Until this moment we will try everything to win the game and have a chance to win the group. “For this we have to win the game.” Chelsea have Mateo Kovacic still out through injury (hamstring), Kai Havertz is a doubt, while Romelu Lukaku is desperate to be fit but unlikely to be ready to start. allegri: lack of goals a problem JUVENTUS boss Max Allegri ■■John CROSS scored 18 goals and conceded 1-0 defeat to Juve in Turin in (left) is facing an injury crisis 15 (in Serie A), we need to find September, are aiming to knock after defender Danilo joined they lost when Cristiano more goals as a team. Allegri’s side off top spot and the growing casualty list. Ronaldo left in the summer. “Now we face off for first could have record signing Danilo has suffered a groin Allegri, whose side face place against a team that’s on Romelu Lukaku back from injury which will keep him out Chelsea with both teams top of the Premier League and injury to help their cause. for eight weeks, while Giorgio hoping to finish top, said: won the Champions League Allegri added: “With Lukaku Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio, “Everywhere Cristiano has last season.” they play in a different way. Federico Bernardeschi, Aaron gone, he’s always been the top Without him they have fewer Ramsey and Dejan Kulusevski Top scorer. We have a lot of players reference points and more will all miss the Champions who can score goals, but at the The Italians head to London counter-attacking players. League clash with Chelsea. moment we aren’t finding them. having already qualified for the “It’ll be an important test for Juventus top scorer Paulo “We must improve our finishing. We’re creating good after four games, sitting three Juve have struggled domesti- last-16 with a perfect record us.” Dybala — who has six goals — is also a doubt but will make chances and making mistakes points ahead of the English cally this season, winning six the trip as the Italian giants with the final ball. We’ve side. of their 13 matches, including struggle to replace the goals But Chelsea, who suffered a beating Lazio on Saturday. ISEIR

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48 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ■ SOCCER argentine likes to rule ISEIR fergie haS STrEnGTH In DEpTH: paul Mannion and kilmacud crokes Mannion not one for Mullin’ over final past pAUL Mannion insists the misery of losing to Mullinalaghta won’t be the driving force for kilmacud crokes when they return to the AIB Leinster club SFc. Dublin champions crokes will be back on provincial duty on Sunday week — their first game in the provincials since losing the 2018 final to the Longford minnows. The crokes team that came from behind to beat St Judes in last weekend’s county final showed eight changes from the team that lost to Mullinalaghta. Mannion insists they’re not hung up on what happened three years ago. “That’s in the past, it’s well in the past,” Mannion said. “You’re driven by just going for championships now. We have an opportunity to get into a Leinster semi-final in a couple of weeks’ time and that’s all we’ll be focusing on. “The Leinster championship, going on the road, they’re always going to be tough games. Prepared “We have lads there like Mark Vaughan who is still in the dressingroom and playing away with us and he’s been preaching about the difficulty of Leinster championship games, so we have to be prepared for that now. “We play Wolfe Tones of Meath; we obviously wouldn’t have played them before so we have a bit of homework to do on them but I’m sure we’ll be ready.” Mannion’s own form will be key to crokes’ hopes of regaining the provincial title they last won in 2010. He struck four points in Sunday’s dramatic one-point win over Judes having previously been man of the match in the semi-final defeat of Ballyboden. Boss robbie Brennan (inset) predicted after the final that Mannion wouldn’t return to play ■■Paul KEANE for Dublin again despite being just 28 and in the form of his life. Mannion declined to comment on the situation, though he was happy to speak about the quality in the crokes panel. Despite all those changes since 2018, and the unavailability of former-county star cian o’Sullivan, they were still able to hold former Dublin players cian o’connor and callum pearson in reserve. o’connor came on and struck a goal which ignited their comeback, while pearson nailed the winning point deep into stoppage time. Mannion said: “We’ve said it all year that that’s one of our strengths, the strength of the panel and the lads that we have to bring on. “Management have been thinking about the team that’s going to finish the game as well as the lads that’ll be starting. “To have callum pearson and Aidan Jones there, all these lads coming on and popping up with some unbelievable scores to get us back into it against Judes and to get us one ahead, it’s huge.” The 1-7 that crokes posted on Sunday was their lowest winning tally in a county final. Mannion’s 25th minute point was their only score of the entire firsthalf as opponents Judes set up in counter attacking mode. Mannion said: “That will stand to us going into the Leinster championship. “We knew we had to be prepared for anything. Judes can mix it up, all teams can mix it up and play differently, the same way that we prepare differently for different teams. “So we had to be prepared for that. We had done a lot of training to prepare for that so I think that stood to us in the last 15 minutes.” maur’ than a feeling IT’S nearly five years since it happened, and it was one of the more unusual stories of that football season. After all, nobody expected David Lammy, a UK Labour MP for Tottenham, to be making headlines on the back pages. Lammy had been invited to a charity fundraising dinner and found himself sitting alongside Alex Ferguson at the top table. Inevitably, much of their conversation centred on football and, according to Lammy, Ferguson declared that Mauricio Pochettino was the best manager in the Premier League. The likes of Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola have come into the Premier League since then, and Jurgen Klopp has embellished his reputation. But, nearly five years on, it’s fascinating to consider Lammy’s claim that Ferguson rated Pochettino so highly. Now that Pochettino may end up occupying Ferguson’s old office, it’s a claim that is all the more interesting. When you dig into the way Pocehttino works, it’s clear that he’s a world away from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his vague talk of DNA and the United way. Graft Again and again, you hear of Pochettino’s love of hard graft, double sessions, rigorous analysis, painstaking attention to detail, video analysis zoning in on both good and bad points, and respect — often shown by little things like handshakes between players and coaching staff. It’s well known by now that Pochettino was shaped by Leeds United Marcelo Bielsa — known as ‘El Loco’. And Bielsa has had a huge influence on many players that he worked with. When he took over as Espanyol manager, Pochettino was basking in the glow of just having been voted as the best centreback in La Liga. When the two men met for the first time, Pochettino was asked MEnTor: Marcelo Bielsa managed poch at Espanyol Kieran CUNNINGHAM Chief SportS Writer kieran.cunnigham@thestar.ie by Bielsa how he rated his previous season out of 10. Pochettino didn’t want to seem arrogant so said seven or eight. “You were shit,” replied Bielsa. “If you play like that this season, then you won’t play for me.” This was after Pochettino has been acclaimed as the best central defender in Spanish football. But he liked Bielsa’s tough love and figured he had a point. Pochettino became a much better player under Bielsa. He also started to learn how to become a coach. Bielsa would get him to help out with scouting opponents and then present scouting reports in front of the rest of the squad. But what he learned most about was the value of hard work, and hard work from the opening minute. When he was in charge of Southampton, keeper Kelvin Davis actually went back to the dressing-room to get a clock to show Pochettino how long the training session had been. He wasn’t fussed, demanding more and more effort. When the high energy pressing game isn’t coming from his players, he reacts furiously. He made Tottenham significantly better, and he really should have won the title with them in the 2015/16 season. Struggling With all the big guns struggling to make an impact, Spurs should have been able to claw their way past Leicester City to the big prize for the first time since 1961. But, when the pressure came on, they wilted. It’s hard to forget the manner in which they imploded against Chelsea during the title run-in. pIck: Alex Ferguson in discussion with Ed Woodward at parc des princes during a champions League game between pSG and Manchester United Everything went. Their shape, their discipline, their purpose. Tottenham were a mess that night. They blew a brilliant opportunity. Look at the full-backs he had back then. Pochettino had Kyle Walker, who went on to win titles with Manchester City. He had Kieran Trippier, who has since won La Liga with Atletico Madrid. There was quality everywhere — from Hugo Lloris in goals to the formidable centre-half partnership of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld to Christian Eriksen in midfield to Harry Kane up front. And, back then, Pochettino was getting quite a tune out of Dele Alli and Erik Lamela. That Tottenham dismissed him just months after taking them to a Champions League final was a baffling move — especially since he was replaced by Jose Mourinho, who wasn’t suited to that squad at all. Pochettino was never going to

ISEIR from top to bottom EXPERIENCE: Mauricio Pochettino is said to want a move away from PSG and back to the Premier League IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 49 Gareth must earn pay rise ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate will not have a pay rise with his new contract — unless he delivers success on the pitch. Southgate (51) has signed a two-year extension to his €3m-a-year deal. But he will only get extra cash if he wins trophies or reaches the latter stages of major tournaments. He will earn a share of commercial tie-ups on the back of that success. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham made the proposal because the organisation had losses of €360m in the ■■John CROSS pandemic. The FA made more than 100 jobs redundant and is still making big cut backs. Southgate and his No.2 Steve Holland were happy to buy into the new contract. Value Both believe they can achieve success but also insisted it was the right thing to do. Three Lions boss Southgate (left), whose new deal runs until December 2024, said: “I have always wanted through my life to be fairly rewarded but to deliver value for money for the organisation I work for. It’s always been important to me. “Within the FA I am very conscious of what we have been through as an organisation. “I am very conscious that we fund grassroots football and so whatever we have earned over the period of time it would have been right to have to prove ourselves. “Now we have Wembley full more regularly and the prize money for reaching the latter stages of tournaments.” Pochettino has what it takes to succeed at Old trafford be out of work for long and Paris Saint-Germain — one of the richest clubs in the world — came in for him. Last season, they took the scalps of Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but were knocked out by Manchester City. Surprisingly, they finished second in the domestic league too, though Pochettino did win the French Cup. This season, they’re 11 points clear at the top of Ligue One but there are signs that the Argentine manager has had enough. He is effectively the first team coach, with the decisions on transfers etc being taken by director of football, Leonardo. That wouldn’t sit well with Pochettino, who immersed himself in Tottenham — taking in everything from plans for the training ground to overseeing the Academy system. It’s also known that he craves a return to the hothouse of the Premier League — now comfortably the most high profile league in the world. There is an irony to the fact that many United fans have been saying for some time that they need a strong director of football. Pochettino would be keen to double up that role with being United manager — if he went there. Moved You can see where he’s coming from too — as that’s effectively the way that Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola work at City and Liverpool. When Mourinho felt, many felt United should have moved for Pochettino. Instead, they bought time by bringing in Solskjaer as a stop-gap replacement. Early results flattered to deceive and Solskjaer was given the job on a full time basis. It was a hasty call and United have learned their lesson. Pochettino is much more proven, and has the steel to take on a great challenge. Appointing him would be a smart move.

50 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ■ SOCCER michael puts in assured performance ISEIR KEEP CALM interiM BOss Michael carrick has been placed in temporary charge, with United saying they will be looking for an interim boss until the end of the season. here StarSport looks at potential candidates for the role, with former United players featuring prominently. Michael carrick The man in possession. Solskjaer had started his tenure in a similar role when named caretaker boss in December 2018 after Mourinho’s sacking and went on to win 10 of his first 11 games before being named full-time boss the following March. carrick will hope he can turn things around in similar style to stake his own claim for the role. he has been part of the coaching set-up at United since retiring as a player in 2018. luis enrique The Spain coach has plenty of experience in getting the best out of a collection of talented individuals, which is undoubtedly what United have. he won the treble during his first season at Barcelona and added another la liga title. his success with Spain this year shows he is also capable of producing an exciting team. enrique has said he would one day like to coach in the Premier league and with no international football now until March, helping out United would not encroach on the 51-yearold’s role with Spain. laurent Blanc Blanc has the United connections and, more importantly, the top level coaching experience the club should be looking for. The former United defender won the ligue 1 title in France with Bordeaux, before repeating the feat another three times with PSG, where he also won eight other trophies during his three years in charge. The 56-year-old is currently managing in Qatar but could be keen on the chance to return to Old Trafford. ralf rangnick The 63-year-old is viewed as an inspiration for coaches in much the same way as Marcelo Bielsa. Rangnick, who most recently oversaw the rise of RB leipzig in German football, offers immediate stability and also the ability to build for the future if he was to be moved upstairs to the Director of Football role in the long term. EMERY EXPECTING VISITORS TO REACT ViLLArrEAL manager Unai Emery has warned his players to expect a Manchester United backlash following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. And midfielder Dani Parejo says they “expect to face the best Manchester United of the season”. Emery got the better of Solskjaer in last season’s Europa League Final, while United needed a 90thminute winner to beat Villarreal 2-1 at Old Trafford in September. The former Arsenal boss said: “When there’s a coaching change, there’s a reaction one way or another. “The focus will be more on the players than on the bench. “The players know they have to show their faces, for Manchester United, for the coach that left and the one that has arrived or the one that will come. “i expect a very good Manchester United because of ■■Dave LYoNS their players and the significance of this game. They will find extra motivation as it’s the Champions League. “We know they are a strong team. They need to win. “We must be prepared to play against Cristiano ronaldo, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, David De Gea and all the other great players United have. Alert “We have an opportunity. Our last two Champions League results were good but now we are facing the favourites.” Parejo echoed his boss and said: “When this coaching change situation happens, you are on alert. “Their players will bring out their best. We expect to face the best Manchester United of the season.” ‘These are the nights you are tested’ CAUTiOUS: Villarreal manager Unai Emery MAGUIRE: ■■From back page and return to the Premier League. Pochettino is known to be unsettled in the French capital, with his family still living in England, and the 49-year-old is desperate to return to England to take charge of United. United chiefs are understood to have spoken with Pochettino and his camp, with the Argentine the preferred choice of former Old Trafford boss

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 51 in front of cameras but biggest test is yet to come & CARRICK ON FOCUSED: Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick and (left) talking to David de Gea during a first team training session at the club’s Carrington Training Ground GROUP F VILLARREAL V MAN UNITED VILLARREAL (4-3-3): Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Pedraza; Trigueros, Parejo, Coquelin; Pino, Dia, Chukwueze. MAN UTD (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; McTominay, Van de Beek; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo. P W D L F A Pts Man United 4 2 1 1 8 7 7 Villarreal 4 2 1 1 9 5 7 Atalanta 4 1 2 1 7 7 5 Young Boys 4 1 0 3 3 8 3 KO: 5.45pm, RTE2 REFEREE: Felix Brych (Ger) Alex Ferguson to take over. What could speed up Pochettino’s move to United is the potential availability of former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane to succeed him at PSG. Zidane has been holding out for the France job, but could be open to taking over at PSG mid-season if Pochettino were to leave for United in the coming weeks. United would have to pay PSG compensation in the MICHAEL CARRICK handled his first public duty as Manchester United caretaker boss yesterday with the same calm poise he displayed as a player. He was diplomatic and measured when dealing with questions about the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with whom he worked as a coach for three years. Diligent and dignified in the face of a crisis, Carrick’s performance was just what the United hierarchy wanted after the shambles of Solskjaer’s sacking. But any United fans hoping their former striker’s exit and Carrick’s promotion will bring about a change in their team’s fortunes could be forgiven for fearing more of the same lies ahead. United travel to Villarreal tonight for a game they cannot afford to lose if they are to remain in control of their region of €12million to get Pochettino now, that figure almost halving in the summer when he would have a year left on his contract. Shortlist Although Pochettino remains United’s top target, Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers and Ajax coach Erik ten Hag are also on their managerial shortlist. Harry Maguire says United’s players are devastated by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure United interim boss may stick to Solskjaer’s script ■■David McDONNELL Champions League destiny. But little is likely to change under Carrick, whose admission of a shared coaching philosophy with Solskjaer does not suggest he is ready to make the necessary changes to get United back on track. Beliefs “Obviously I worked closely with Ole for a long time and we do have very similar beliefs,” said Carrick. “We did as players and we certainly do as coach and manager. Of course I’ve got my own personality but it’s very similar to Ole. “That’s why we worked SHARED VALUES: Ole Gunnar Solksjaer with his then assistant Michael Carrick during the preseason friendly against Everton at Old Trafford and claims they are to blame for getting him the sack. “It’s been a hard time for us because of the amount of respect we have for the boss,” said the England defender. “We’ve been on a journey together and it’s never nice to see someone lose their job. “For him to come in and speak to us, the emotion around the place, yeah, it was difficult. “The players need to take responsibility for everything on and off the football field. We’re the ones that cross over the white line. “We were in this together, the management and the players. Ultimately the manager has paid the price and we’re all so disappointed by that. “In the last few months results have not been good enough and the players bear a huge responsibility for that. “We know that individually and collectively.” need right now. But the very least he and United’s fans can expect is a reaction from a side whose lam- entable performances of late have been a betrayal of the iconic club’s rich heritage and traditions. Carrick spelt that out to his together for so long and why it went so well for a period. players in no uncertain terms. “But it’s about what happens now, getting the right results, how we perform on the pitch, how we go about our business, how we carry ourselves. “There’s a whole responsibility that comes with playing for this club that doesn’t come at many other clubs, and that’s a challenge we respect and embrace. “I’ve done that since I’ve been at this club and that’s what we expect of the players.” The problem for Carrick is that he was part of the coaching setup that ultimately saw Solskjaer dismissed. So his is not a fresh voice within the dressing room, which is what United’s players OUR PERFORMANCES COST OLE hIS jOb “For this club, whoever’s in charge, whatever group of players, the responsibility is to try to go out and win a football match,” he said. Door “That will never change. It’s never changed since I set foot in the door, it’s been going on long before I came here and it will go on long after me. “Whether it’s one game or two, whether it’s a little longer than that, right now I’m not too sure. “That’s not something that’s on my mind, it’s all about tomorrow. “It’s a big game for us, obviously, in terms of the group stage and trying to get through. “It’s a fantastic game to be playing in. These are the nights you’re tested and the ones where you find out what you’ve got.” Carrick was reluctant to give his thoughts on why everything unravelled under Solskjaer but admitted everyone at United must shoulder blame. He said: “We could sit and talk through all sorts of different things right now but for me it’s not to be looking back. Mind “I know in my own mind what I could have done better and what could be improved. “It’s important that everyone looks at themselves, at what they can do better. It’s easy to look elsewhere. “I know it has not been what we wanted it to be of late but this is a fantastic group of players. “They have proved that before and they will go on and prove that again.” CRITICISED: Harry Maguire PLEA TO FANS: New Barcelona boss Xavi Xavi: We need a rocking stadium ■■Dave LYONS NEW boss Xavi has issued a plea to Barcelona fans ahead of tonight’s crunch Champions League clash with Benfica. A win will ensure Barca reach the last 16, despite a poor start to the campaign when they suffered 3-0 defeats to both Bayern Munich and Benfica. But a defeat would leave Barca facing a fight to reach the knockout stages. Attendance figures at the Nou Camp were poor before Ronald Koeman was sacked as manager. And Xavi urged fans to roar their side to victory against the Portuguese side on home soil. Qualify “I see an opportunity and I love challenges like this,” said Xavi, who guided Barca to a 1-0 La Liga win over Espanyol in his first game in charge. “Talking is easy, we need to show it on the pitch and against Espanyol we were better. “If we win, we’ll qualify. We need to be brave. What I saw on Saturday, I’ve never seen in my life. It was spectacular. “We need our fans again. They’re part of us. “The atmosphere in Barca must give people goosebumps.”

52 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Judgement day looms in Dunne ‘bully’ case ■■Melissa JONES aLLEGaTIONs of Robbie Dunne bullying and harassing fellow jockey Bryony Frost will go to a disciplinary hearing next Tuesday. Up to six days have been scheduled for the longawaited case, which centres on a 120- page report, and will be held at the British Horseracing authority headquarters in London. Meath born Dunne (above) was charged with conduct prejudicial to the good reputation of horse racing and acting in a violent or improper manner. The 36-year-old denies the allegations, TURN TO PAGE 46 VILLARREAL v MAN UTD EsTADIo DE LA CERAMICA, ToNIGHT, 5.45pm, LIVE oN RTE2 mad foR IT Poch in talks with United ISEIR NEW DIRECTION: Harry Maguire leads Manchester United players training yesterday; (above) Pochettino sTEPHEN KENNY reckons his younger players would benefit from loan moves ahead of a return to international action next March. It’s been a frustrating time at club level for some of the stars of Ireland’s strong finish to their World Cup campaign, with adam Idah getting more minutes for Ireland than Norwich. Last weekend Jeff Hendrick failed to make the bench for Newcastle, while the substitute list was as far as Idah and Omobamidele got for Norwich, and Callum ■■Mark McCADDEN Robinson for West Brom. “You can never be certain how things will go for players at club level,” Kenny (left) told alan Cawley on the Stronger With Sport podcast. Regular “There are no guarantees and we have seen that with our forwards, they struggled to get regular game time in the Premier League. “It’s very hard for young players to breakthrough in ■■David McDONNELL MaNCHEsTER United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino about an early move to Old Trafford. The Paris St-Germain boss arrives in Manchester today for the Champions League group stage showdown with Pep Guardiola’s City side tomorrow night. However, all the attention on Pochettino is about his future and whether United can prise him away from PSG to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in mid-season. Interim United had planned to appoint an interim boss until the end of the season following Solskkjaer’s sacking. The club’s hierarchy had feared they would be unable to land No.1 choice Pochettino until next summer. But United have been encouraged by the former Tottenham manager’s apparent willingness to leave Paris immediately, just four months into his first full season there, TURN TO PAGE 50 KENNY: YOUNGSTERS NEED LOANS the Premier League, very few do in their teenage years and into their early 20s. “so sometimes loan periods, as happened with Gavin Bazunu, we picked him when he was playing for Rochdale when they were near the bottom of League One. “But we had the conviction to pick him as I knew his talent from the Under-21s. “Loan periods can be beneficial for young players. TURN TO PAGE 46 ■ Published by Independent Star Ltd, Talbot Street, Dublin 1. Phone 4901228. Printed by Independent News & Media (Citywest & Irish Times Print Facility, Citywest) © REACH PLC and INDEPENDENT STAR LTD.

ISEIR IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1 She’ll Liv to regret her actions! Ben is furious this week in STRUGGLES: Liv EMMERDALE (VIRGIN MEDIA ONE, 7.15PM) when Liv admits she tried to sabotage his job chances in Cornwall by giving him a bad reference. Shocked at her behavior, Aaron leaves Liv feeling awful — and, feeling lonely, Liv can’t help eyeing the bottles of alcohol, tempted by the promise of numbing the pain. She finally gives in and takes a drink from a bottle of vodka — it seems the youngster is well and truly off the wagon. Later, after Aaron assures Ben he’s ready to move away from emmerdale with him if need be, they share a kiss. And when they return to Mill Cottage, and discover that Liv THE END IS NIGH! Who will cut the mustard? pIcK OF thE DaY THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF, CH4, 8PM DECISION: Paul and Prue sOap watch has relapsed, Aaron declares he’s done with picking up the pieces for her. Liv’s in despair, fearing she’s driven her brother away for good this time. How low will she sink now? Ben, meanwhile, convinces Aaron to keep Jai distracted while he goes to the HOP to find some evidence to clear his name having heard rumours about himself with regards to the survival challenge. At HOP, Laurel’s shocked to find Ben and Liv at each other’s throats over Aaron and she’s disappointed when Ben MUsIc tOtaL FOUR pacKED paGEs wIth thE BEst ON thE BOX pLUs YOUR FULL tV LIstINGs INsIDE! IT’S ThE final of The Great British Bake Off and, for the last remaining bakers, the stakes couldn't be higher, as Paul hollywood and Prue Leith set three challenges that will test every aspect of their baking skills. In a classic Signature, they have the chance to show if they can create a carrot cake worthy of winning. Baked They're bound for Belgium in the Technical. Finally, in the Showstopper, they must create a baked banquet fit for the Mad Hatter's tea party. Twelve bakers started the competition, but only one can be crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021. wIth RachEL BEREsFORD rachel.beresford@reachplc.com reveals Liv’s drunk at work and sends her home. Having broken into the HOP office Ben is at a loss after failing to uncover any new evidence on the bridge collapse. But finally he turns to the body camera and is horrified as he watches the shaky footage of the attempted drowning of Victoria. Ben calls Billy and begs him to come to the HOP and witness this disturbing footage, but Billy’s still annoyed after an earlier run-in and refuses. And unbeknownst to Ben, Meena is sat with Billy and has heard everything about the potentially incriminating evidence. Joyful spirits TOnigHT in OPRY LE DANIEL I GCONNAChT (TG4, 9.30PM) viewers will join country singer Daniel O’Donnell (pictured) and special guests Mike Denver, Caitríona ní Cheannabháin and Simon Casey as they sing and celebrate our spiritual and gospel songs. MOVIE exTrAOrDinAriLY powerful, Oscar-nominated adaptation of e.M. Forster's semiautobiographical novel from acclaimed director James ivory, MAuRICE (FILM4, 11.10PM) examines the lives of three gay men in edwardian Britain, and how their differing choices of relationships are tempered by the mood of the times. in 1909, Maurice Hall (James Wilby) begins an intense friendship with two men at Cambridge university. One, the dashing, charismatic Clive Durham (Hugh grant), quickly falls in love with Maurice. Secret After initially pushing Clive away, Maurice soon realises that he feels the same way, but their relationship is made difficult by Clive's social standing and negative attitudes towards homosexuality, and they elect to keep their feelings secret from the outside world. As their lives progress, the men move in two very different directions as the film provides a moving account of what it meant to be gay in a time when being so meant you could lose everything — including your freedom. Also starring Ben Kingsley, rupert graves, Mark Tandy and Billie Whitelaw. cOMEDY The third series of the BAFTAwinning comedy, STATH LETS FLATS: A LiTErALLy EArLiEr yEAr (CH4, 10.15PM), sees Stath organise a stag do for his dad Vasos (Christos Stergioglou). Don’t miss YOuTuBer Joe Sugg discovers one of his ancestors was involved in one of the earliest forms of communications technology, electrical telegraphs in WhO DO YOu ThINk YOu ARE (BBC ONE, 9PM). FOR MORE tV GOss sEE

2 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 All programmes are Turn listed in Greenwich Mean back Time a (GMT). page for Apart today’s from TOTAL in Portugal, programmes TV are one news hour later than listed film ratings ★★★★★ Brilliant ★★★★ Very Good ★★★ Good ★★ Average ★ Bad (R) Repeat RTE One RTE2 Virgin One BBC One BBC Two 6.00am EuroNews 6.35 Teleshopping 8.10 Today Magazine with Daithi O Se and Emer O’Neill. (R) 10.10 MasterChef Journalist Amol Rajan sets the brief for the first quarter-final; Weather 10.50 Dr Phil Guests talk to Dr Phil McGraw; Weather 11.45 Shortland Street New Zealand hospital drama. 12.15pm Doctors Valerie gets excited by HCA training. 12.45 Telly Bingo Gameshow. 1.00 RTE News; Weather 1.30 Home and Away Ziggy tries her best to win Jai over, but struggles to keep it together. 2.00 Neighbours Kyle is furious that Roxy outed his secret. 2.30 Building Ireland Susan Hegarty explores former copper mines in Allihies. (R) 3.00 EastEnders Dotty’s mum Sandy returns. (R) 3.30 Today Daily magazine. 5.40 Nuacht 6.00 The Angelus (R) 6.01 RTE News; Weather 6.00am EuroNews 7.00 TRTE 12.00noon Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese Double bill. Boy bakes cookies for his pen pal Gretchen; one a dark and stormy night, the kids tell a scary story about local legend Big Bad Ben!(R) 12.25 Shane the Chef Shane agrees to take part in a sponsored run. (R) 12.35 Wild Kratts (R) 1.00 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Animated sci-fi comedy. (R) 1.25 Jamie Johnson (R) 2.00 Secret Life of Boys (R) 2.25 Holly Hobbie (R) 2.50 The Next Step (R) 3.15 Hetty Feather (R) 3.50 Bush Kids 4.05 Royals Next Door (R) 4.20 news2day 4.30 The Simpsons Homer gets trapped in a cave during a nature walk, and while the others go for help, Lisa passes the time by telling him a long and very strange tale. 6.10am The Six O’Clock Show Chat show. (R) 7.00 Ireland AM Magazine programme featuring health, safety and education reports, entertainment news and interviews with personalities making the headlines. 10.00 This Morning A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. 12.30pm News at 12:30 1.00 The Chase Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) 2.00 The Chase Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) 3.00 Loose Women Topical debate from a female perspective. 4.00 In for a Penny Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to the public in Bristol. (R) 4.30 Judge Judy Real-life small-claims cases. 5.30 News at 5.30 6.00 The Six O’Clock Show Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews, food from leading chefs and guidance on a wide range of topics. 6.00am Breakfast News headlines. 9.15 Morning Live Magazine. 10.00 Claimed and Shamed An arson-for-cash case ends tragically when a child is caught in the blaze. 10.45 Frontline Fightback 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer Property auctions. (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt From Eccleston in Lancashire. (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.30 BBC Newsline; Weather 1.45 Doctors Bear’s meeting does not go according to plan. 2.15 The Tournament Quiz. 3.00 Escape to the Country Jules Hudson unearths properties in Perth and Kinross. 3.45 Clean It, Fix It The team transform a bedroom into a relaxing sanctuary. 4.30 The Repair Shop A child’s chair, a musical wedding album and a mechanical children’s ride are fixed. 5.15 Pointless Quiz show. (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Newsline; Weather 6.30am Clean It, Fix It DIY show. (R) 7.15 The Repair Shop (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 Updates 10.00 BBC News Headlines. 12.05pm Community Life (R) 12.15 Politics Live Updates. 1.00 The Best Christmas Food Ever Festive recipes. (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show. (R) 2.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow The team values more items at Hampton Court Castle in Herefordshire. (R) 3.00 A Vicar’s Life Matthew Stafford welcomes new life into the Church. (R) 3.30 Heir Hunters The team uncovers a family secret. (R) 4.15 Nature’s Weirdest Events A town plagued by bats. (R) 5.15 Flog It! From Kent. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Nina Conti, Nick Helm, Athena Kugblenu and Toby Tarrant take part. 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two The routines are examined. 7 8 9 10 11 12 midnight 8.30pm, Designed for Life: Arlene McIntyre 7.00 NEW Scannal: Birmingham Six The Irishmen falsely convicted of pub bombings carried out in 1974. 7.30 EastEnders A big surprise forces Rocky to rethink everything, and Gray makes a risky move for his family. 8.00 Fair City Lucy has a close call when Dolores arrives early. 8.30 Designed for Life Arlene McIntyre’s next challenge is to transform a south Co Dublin property, the ground floor of which was designed to be a retail unit. Last in the series. 9.00 RTE News: Nine O’Clock; Weather The latest national and international news. 9.35 Prime Time In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Sarah McInerney. 10.15 Three Families Part one of two. Drama about the campaign to relax abortion laws in Northern Ireland, from the point of view of three families who find themselves coming into conflict with the law; Weather 11.30 Mrs Wilson Faced with conflicting explanations of her husband’s past and a revelation about his work, Alison questions everything she thought she knew. Period drama, starring Ruth Wilson. Last in the series. (R) 12.40am New Amsterdam. Reynolds gets news that could change his life. 1.30 Holby City. Xavier tries to build bridges with Donna. (R) 2.35 Prime Time (R) 3.10 Telly Bingo (R) 3.20 Dr Phil (R) 4.05 Doctors. Valerie gets excited by her first day of HCA training. (R) 4.35-6.00am EuroNews 5pm, UEFA Champions League: Harry Maguire 5.00 LIVE UEFA Champions League Villarreal v Manchester United (kick-off 5.45pm). Peter Collins presents all the action from both teams’ penultimate Group F fixture, held at Estadio de la Ceramica. 8.00 Top Gear Paddy McGuinness introduces Chris Harris and Freddie Flintoff to his latest creation – an all-electric, all-terrain ice-cream van. Elsewhere, the team tests the Honda E, Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mini Electric. Last in series. 9.10 Five Bedrooms Drama about five loosely connected friends at the singles table at a wedding who, after too many champagnes, and wines and whiskeys and beers, decide to pool together to get on the property ladder. 10.10 UEFA Champions League Highlights Action from the opening matchday five fixtures, including Chelsea v Juventus at Stamford Bridge, Villarreal v Manchester United at Estadio de la Ceramica and Barcelona v Benfica at the Nou Camp. 11.10 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Alison hunts for Taylor, thinking she may be alive and in hiding, while Caitlin, Ava and Dylan realise their friendship is threatened and debate coming clean to one another. 12.00m’t Fantasy Ireland. Outrageous animated comedy series. (R) 12.15 The Handmaid’s Tale (R) 1.05 Davy’s Toughest Team (R) 2.05 Bernard’s Working Comics (R) 2.45 The Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine (R) 3.40 Soundtrack to My Life (R) 4.35 Home of the Year (R) 5.00-6.00am EuroNews 8.45pm, Destination Wedding: Beverley and Jordan 7.15 Emmerdale In tonight’s double bill of the soap that follows the ups and downs of life in the Yorkshire Dales. Marlon wants to know what Cain is going to do. Ben is furious. Liv is tempted. 8.15 News at 8 Headlines. 8.45 NEW Beverley and Jordan: Destination Wedding Reality series following Beverley Callard and Jordan North, who became friends after appearing on I’m a Celebrity…, as they travel around Spain. 9.15 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The celebrities continue to get to know their campmates as they settle into their new home at Gwrych Castle. With trials and challenges galore, they battle to win stars to feed the camp. Presented by Ant and Dec. 10.35 The Tonight Show Claire Brock offers her unique take on the big stories of the day with a panel of guests. There is also a panel discussion covering the key issues in the news. 11.35 The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi comes to the rescue of 16-bedroom hotel the Fieldhead in Looe run by Julian and Gill Peck. Alex soon finds that old-fashioned values may be the cause of the plunging occupancy rates 12.35am Bancroft. Katherine and Joe’s relationship progresses, while events take a grisly turn for the Kamara family – forcing Bancroft to offer Daanish a deal. (R) 1.35-3.35am Van Der Valk. A murder leads the team into a world of mysticism. (R) 4.35 Eggheads (R) 5.20-6.10am The Tonight Show (R) 7.50pm, Holby city: Simon Slater 7.00 The One Show Magazine show hosted by Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas. 7.30 EastEnders A big surprise forces Rocky to rethink everything, and Gray feels the pressure and makes a risky move for his family. 7.50 Holby City Russ finally learns the truth about Ollie’s relationship with Maisie. 8.30 The Bidding Room Five dealers bid against one another to buy a dentist chair, a funfair horse and a very curious pot. (R) 9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? YouTube star Joe Sugg researches his family history, finding an ancestor involved in the early days of communication technology and a goldsmith who survived the Great Fire of London. 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.25 BBC Newsline; Weather 10.35 Spotlight Conor Spackman investigates what happened when the pandemic hit care homes and examines the case for Northern Ireland to have its own public inquiry into the response to Covid-19. 11.05 I Like the Way U Move A shock exit leaves the couples in no doubt they must bring their chemistry to the dance floor. Another new professional enters, who turns out to be Wales’s answer to Magic Mike. 12.10am Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel. The comedian hosts the Saturday-night game show. Helping the contestants are Claudia Winkleman, Big Narstie, Alex Brooker, Gabby Logan, Debbie McGee, Jamie Laing and Patrick Grant. (R) 1.10- 6.00am BBC News. Rolling headlines. 10.05pm, What We Do in the Shadows: Matt Berry (centre) 7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Actor and comedian Crissy Rock faces personality, presenter and good pal Scarlett Moffatt, assisted by antique pros Margie Cooper and Christina Trevanion, travelling in North East Enland. 8.00 Saving Lives at Sea As the summer sun comes out, so do the funseekers, and in Southend a family of five sightseeing a mile off shore are caught out by the tide and a man tombstones off the pier at low tide in Brighton. (R) 9.00 Saving Lives at Sea The story of the unpaid volunteers who sacrifice their free time to staff RNLI lifeboat stations. (R) 9.10 Impeachment: American Crime Story The ambush of Monica does not go as the prosecutors expected. 10.05 What We Do in the Shadows The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return. Comedy, starring Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry and Natasia Demetriou. 10.30 Newsnight Headline updates. 11.15 Ulster By the Sea The story of a touring caravanner who overcame MS. (R) 11.45 NFL This Week Action from the latest fixtures, including Los Angeles Chargers v Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs v Dallas Cowboys. 12.35am Iolo’s Pembrokeshire. Double bill. Iolo Williams explores Pembrokeshire’s stunning landscape; Iolo Williams looks for dragonflies at Llangloffan Fen. (R) 1.35 Sign Zone: Walking with Kate Garraway. An amble through the Cotswolds. (R) 2.05-6.30am This Is BBC Two

UTV 6.00am Good Morning Britain 9.00 Lorraine 10.00 This Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV News 1.55 UTV Live 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 3.00 Lingo 3.59 UTV Weather 4.00 Tipping Point 5.00 The Chase 6.00 UTV Live 6.30 ITV Evening News 7.15 Emmerdale Marlon wants to know what Cain is going to do. 8.15 Love Your Garden Helping the founder of Britain’s first cancer drop-in centre. 9.15 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The celebrities get to know each other. 10.35 ITV News The day’s headlines. 11.05 UTV Live Topical reports. 11.20 View from Stormont Political news. 12.15am Griff’s Great New Zealand Adventure. Griff Rhys Jones epic journey. 12.40 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport 1.05 Rare Breed – A Farming Year 1.30 Home Shopping 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Loose Women 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point Dave 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Lazy Boy Garage 8.00 Rick Stein’s Road to Mexico 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 American Pickers 11.00 Top Gear 1.00pm QI 2.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? USA 3.00 Top Gear 5.00 Rick Stein’s Road to Mexico. Cooking show. 6.00 QI With Bill Bailey, Katy Brand and Eshaan Akbar. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 7.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? USA Double bill of the improvisation show. 8.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games With Naga Munchetty, Jordan Stephens, Sally Lindsay and David O’Doherty. 8.40 Would I Lie to You? Comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon. 9.20 QI With Romesh Ranganathan. 10.00 Question Team Quiz show. 11.00 Live at the Apollo With Jack Dee. 12.00m’t Mock the Week 12.40 Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You 1.40 Would I Lie to You? 2.25 QI 2.55 Late Night Mash 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 8.00 Baby Daddy 9.00 How I Met Your Mother 10.00 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 The Goldbergs 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory: four episodes 3.00 Mike & Molly 4.00 The Goldbergs 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: double bill 6.00 The Big Bang Theory Double bill. 7.00 Hollyoaks A major fumble puts Maxine at risk of prison time. 7.30 The Bachelor Australia Florence returns with news of the first official kiss. 8.30 The Big Bang Theory Comedy series. 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox Famous faces appraise Antiques Roadshow, My Gay Dog and Other Animals and Countdown. 10.00 Naked Attraction Double bill. 12.10am Gogglebox. Opinions on TV. 1.15 First Dates Hotel 2.20 Naked Attraction 3.15 The Big Bang Theory 4.00 The Goldbergs 4.50-6.00am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 6.05am Countdown 6.45 The Big Bang Theory 7.35 The King of Queens 9.00 Frasier 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 12.30pm Steph’s Packed Lunch 2.10 Countdown 3.00 Moneybags 4.00 A Place in the Sun 5.00 Four in a Bed 5.30 Bidding Wars 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 The Great British Bake Off: The Final It’s bake or break time. 9.15 Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland The Glencoe mountain uphill race. 10.15 Stath Lets Flats Comedy. 10.45 Gogglebox Recent TV. 11.50 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12.45am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1.35 Wife Swap USA 2.20 FILM Jallikattu (2019, 15) ★★★★ 3.55 Couples Come Dine with Me 4.45 Kirstie: Keep Crafting and Carry On 5.40-6.05am A Place in the Sun ITV2 6.00am Love Bites 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.30 Supermarket Sweep 10.30 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 11.45 Catchphrase 12.30pm Emmerdale 1.00 Coronation Street 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3.00 Catchphrase 3.45 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase With Lucrezia Millarini, Judi Love and Ben Miller. 7.00 Superstore Double bill. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers Double bill. 9.00 Family Guy Animated comedy. 10.00 Plebs Double bill. The boys set off on a trip; Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy. 11.00 Family Guy Stewie sets out to recover his tricycle that Peter threw away. 11.25 American Dad! Double bill. 12.20am Bob’s Burgers 1.15 Superstore 2.05 Hey Tracey! 2.55 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3.25 Unwind With ITV 3.30-6.00am Teleshopping Drama 6.00am Teleshopping 7.20 A Place to Call Home 8.15 The Bill 9.15 Classic Holby City 10.35 Classic Casualty 11.40 The Bill 12.40pm Classic EastEnders 2.15 Peak Practice 3.15 All Creatures Great and Small 4.20 Pie in the Sky 5.20 Just Good Friends. Romantic comedy. 6.00 Bread The Boswell family try to cope without Nellie. Comedy with Jean Boht. 6.40 ’Allo ’Allo! Von Klinkerhoffen orders Edith to marry Captain Bertorelli. 7.20 Last of the Summer Wine Foggy celebrates the Silver Jubilee. 8.00 PD James: The Murder Room Part one of two. Commander Adam Dalgliesh probes a case involving a family at war and a death that imitates a museum exhibition dedicated to reallife murders. Martin Shaw stars. 10.00 New Tricks Detective drama series. 11.20 Bad Girls A teenager arrives. 12.25am Judge John Deed 2.20 Kavanagh QC 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping More4 8.55am Kirstie’s Vintage Gems 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Escape to the Chateau 12.05pm Grand Designs 1.10 Four in a Bed: five episodes. 3.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Personalised tree decorations. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY The language barrier almost gets Johnny and Ashley into trouble when out shopping. 7.55 Grand Designs An ambitious seaside home on the Isle of Wight. 9.00 How to Build British: Caterham The building of the Caterham 7. 10.00 Lotus: A New Dawn Following the development of the company’s first new road car in over a decade. 10.50 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 11.50 24 Hours in A&E A 20-year-old woman is rushed into hospital after being involved in a high-speed car crash. 12.55am Emergency Helicopter Medics 2.00 How to Build British: Caterham 3.05-3.45am Lotus: A New Dawn Channel 5 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine 11.15 FILM Christmas Unwrapped (2020, PG) Romantic drama. ★★★ 12.55pm 5 News at Lunchtime 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 FILM Christmas in Evergreen (2017, PG) Festive drama. ★★★★ 3.15 FILM The Christmas Bow (2020, PG) Premiere. Romantic drama. ★★★ 5.00 5 News at 5 6.00 Neighbours 6.30 Eggheads 7.00 Secret Life of the Forest Summer. 8.00 The Yorkshire Vet Last in the series. 9.00 NEW The Great Escape: A Daring Plan The Second World War prison break. 10.00 Doomsday Volcano: The Next Pompeii The hidden supervolcano. 11.30 NEW Mummies Unwrapped The stories of the infamous preserved bodies. 12.30am 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 The Great Model Railway Challenge. Recreating iconic sets. 3.45 The Great Gardening Challenge 4.45 Restaurant Rescue 5.35-6.00am House Doctor Virgin Two 5.45am The Cube: Celebrity Special 7.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 8.30 Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 9.30 Tipping Point 10.30 The Chase 11.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1.30pm Ireland AM 2.30 Emmerdale 3.00 Coronation Street 4.00 Tipping Point 6.00 The Chase 8.00 The Chase Celebrity Special With Sam Quek, Basil Brush, Andi Peters and Charlie Higson. 9.00 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack A gang of suspected burglars try to smash a police vehicle with bricks. Last in the series. 10.00 Love Island: Australia The islanders make themselves at home in the villa, but it’s not long before a bombshell rips them apart. 11.05 Emmerdale Double bill. Marlon worries what Cain is going to do. 12.05am The Graham Norton Show 1.05-2.05am Love Island november 2021 • €2.50 (£2.10) Get busy in the kitchen with clodaGh Mckenna’s speedy and delicious recipes plus the best christMas Gift ideas Ireland’s No1 celebrity magazine Brian & Pippa welcome baby Billy Pick up the latest copy of RSVP Magazine! daniel & margo In their first ever photoshoot, the singers enjoy a family reunion in Donegal to celebrate their milestone birthdays una o’hagan On life, loss – and her 35-year love story Virgin Three 7.50am The Chase Australia 8.50 The Hungry Sailors 9.50 Loose Women 10.50 Heartbeat 11.50 The Chase Australia 12.50pm Judge Rinder 2.50 Pressure Pad 3.50 Home Fires 4.50 Heartbeat 5.50 A Touch of Frost. Jack reopens an unsolved 20-year-old murder case. 8.00 Heartbeat The wealthiest locals are targeted by burglars. 9.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot The sleuth investigates the disappearance of a cook. 10.00 Prime Suspect 1973 Crime drama prequel following the early career of Jane Tennison. 11.00 The Chopping Block Hosted by Catriona Rowntree, each week two Melbourne and Sydney restaurants are reviewed by a secret critic and given $5,000. 12.00m’t This Morning 2.00-3.00am Heartbeat. Rural police drama. Michael Healy-Rae’s daughter Rosie ties the knot on leaving ireland am: “life is more family focused” Brian O’Donovan: Why family is his priority it’s a Girl! kathryn thomas celebrates the arrival of baby Grace anne Accessorize bag, €30, li tlewoodsireland.ie ON SALE NOW DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FABULOUS FREE APP IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3 Elf down you’ l have to wrap up warm. Being one of the most diverse cities in the world, there is Christmas food and drink to suit every palate and pocket and the city boasts its own a l year round Christmas bar, Rolf’s on Third Avenue. With the reopening of the U.S for those who are fu ly vaccinated, Irish transatlantic trips for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day are back on the travel agenda. Covid restrictions require proof of vaccination status from an official source like your Covid Cert, prior to boarding a US flight, with limited exceptions. According to Eoghan Corry, editor of Air & Travel magazine, viral tests carried out within three days of travel wi l also be mandatory. While concentrating on your covid clearance it’s important no to forget your ESTA, don’t forge to check that it is sti l in date and that your passport is valid for at least six months after the planned time of return. Now that a l of the paperwork is in order it’s time to get down to planning the trip from shopping to entertainment as we l as family friendly activities. To- Do The 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wi l return in-person with spectators this year. Kicking off at 9am on November 25th, the iconic event wi l include marching bands, cheer and specialty group performances, ABOVE: The Ha ry Po ter store; LEFT: Skating at Central Park TG4 7.00am Cula 4 7.30 Cula 4 na nOg 10.30 Cruthaim 10.40 Naionain an Zu 11.10 The Wonder Years 11.40 The Golden Girls 12.10pm River Cottage Australia 12.40 Garrai Glas 1.10 Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman 2.05 Weakest Link 3.00 Cula 4 na nOg 4.00 Cula 4 5.27 An Aimsir Laithreach 5.30 Ceol na Talun 6.00 The Golden Girls 6.30 The Wonder Years 7.00 Nuacht TG4 7.30 An La a Rugadh Me 8.00 7 La Live topical debate. 8.30 Ros na Run Colm and Charlie look for someone to mind their baby. 9.00 Siar sna Seachtoidi 9.30 Opry le Daniel i gConnacht 10.30 Fargo Two unlikely murderers try their best to clean up their mess. 11.40 Ros na Run Drama. 12.10am An Aimsir Laithreach 12.13 Orange Is the New Black 1.20 Fiorsceal 2.25-7.00am France 24 Coatigan, €215, sijolie.ie signature floats and ba loons, with more details to be announced. www.macys.com The world’s first official Harry Potter flagship store, Harry Potter New York, opened in June in the Flatiron District. The store features the largest selection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise under one roof, as we l as 15 themed areas, interactive displays and photoopportunities for Hogwarts fans. www.harrypo terstore.com Ice skating in Central Park is one of the most picturesque activities to be enjoyed by day or under the stars at night. You may recognise the rink from Home Alone 2! Make sure to get a hot chocolate to warm up after skating www.a tractiontickets.com Ice skating under the Christmas Tree at the Rockefe ler Center is one of New York’s favourite festive activities. The season starts on November 6th and is open daily from 9am until Midnight. From December 1st, the Rockefe ler Tree, which has been a holiday beacon for decades,wi l be lit up daily from 6am until Midnight. www.rockefe lercenter.com Broadway has retuned with classics like The Lion King, Chicago, Wicked; newer productions including Hadestown, Waitress, Hamilton, Come From Away; brand-new shows that wi l debut including: Thoughts of a Colored Man, Diana, Mrs. Doubtfire and many more. For a fu list, visit nycgo.com Sequin top, €49.95, Zara Trendyol dress, €29.99, zalando.ie The O’Donnell country music dynasty is as strong today as it was over 50 years ago when a young Margo first took the dancehalls and charts by storm! This year she celebrated her 70th birthday while her brother, Daniel will be celebrating his 60th birthday this December. The singers have come together to mark these milestones in their first ever photoshoot at home in Donegal. Family is very important to Daniel and Margo who share warm and wonderful memories of their mother and father as well as their sometimes rocky road to stardom. They take nothing for granted, least of all their fans as they explain to us in an upfront and honest interview. Plus the very best in fashion, food, health and beauty, all in this month’s edition of RSVP magazine. Happy reading! Paula Lenihan,Editor

4 IRISH DAILY STAR, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Sport Sky Sports Main Event 6.00am Sky Sports News 7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 7.30 Early Kick-Off 8.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 10.00 The Football Show 12.00noon Sky Sports News 7.00 Soccer Special 7.30 LIVE EFL Coventry City v Birmingham City (kick-off 7.45pm). Championship match action. 10.15 Soccer Special Post-Match 11.00 NFL Fantasy 12.00m’t Total Access 1.00 LIVE MLS Nashville SC v Orlando City SC (kick-off 1.00am). Action from Nissan Stadium. 3.10 MLS Round-Up: Cup Final 3.20 MLS 3.30 LIVE MLS Seattle Sounders v Real Salt Lake (kick-off 3.30am). Action from Lumen Field. 5.40 MLS 5.45-6.00am EFL Greatest Games Sky Sports Cricket 6.00am How the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Was Won 8.00 IPL. Indian Premier League highlights. 12.00noon ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 3.00 IPL 7.00 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 8.00 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 9.00 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 10.00 Spinwash 1993 11.15 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2.15am Best of ICC WT20 3.00 The Fletcher Years 5.00-6.00am Best of ICC WT20 Sky Sports Football 6.00am EFL Greatest Games 6.45 SPFL Greatest Games 7.00 Greatest Players 7.30 Countdowns 8.00 Football Years 8.30 EFL Greatest Games 9.00 SPFL Greatest Games 9.30 Greatest Players 10.00 Countdowns 10.30 Football Years 11.00 EFL Play Off Finals C’Ship 07/08 12.00noon EFL Greatest Games 12.45 SPFL Greatest Games 1.00 Greatest Players 1.30 Countdowns 2.00 Football Years 2.30 EFL Play Off Finals C’Ship 14/15 3.30 EFL Greatest Games 4.15 SPFL Greatest Games 4.30 Greatest Players 5.00 Countdowns 5.30 Bundesliga Highlights Show 6.30 Soccer AM: The Best Bits 7.00 EFL Highlights 7.15 EFL Highlights 7.30 LIVE EFL Coventry City v Birmingham City (kick-off 7.45pm). Championship match action. 10.15 Scottish Premiership Round-Up 10.30 Soccer AM: The Best Bits. With Jimmy Bullard and John Fendley. 11.00 EFL Greatest Games 12.00m’t Bundesliga Highlights Show 1.00 LIVE MLS Nashville SC v Orlando City SC. 3.10 MLS Round-Up: Cup Final 3.20 MLS 3.30 LIVE MLS Seattle Sounders v Real Salt Lake. 5.40 MLS 5.45-6.00am EFL Greatest Games Virgin Media Sport 8.00am UEFA Nations League 9.00 UCL Defining Moments 10.00 UEFA Europa League 2.00pm UEFA Europa Conference League 4.00 UEFA Champions League 6.00 UEFA Nations League 7.00 Champions League 8.00 Liverpool v Roma 1984 9.00 Classic UEFA Champions League 11.00pm-12.00m’t Extreme E BT Sport 1 6.00am Extreme E – Electric Odyssey 6.30 BT Sport Goals Reload 7.00 WWE NXT UK 8.00 Premier League Review 9.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 9.30 UEFA Europa League Magazine 10.30 ESPN FC 11.00 Sailing to Tokyo 11.30 Speed Catamarans GC32 12.00noon Premier League Review 1.00 LIVE UEFA Youth League Villarreal U19 v Manchester United U19 (kick-off 1.00pm). 3.00 LIVE UEFA Youth League Chelsea U19 v Juventus U19 (kick-off 3.00pm). 5.00 ESPN FC 5.30 Premier League Review 6.30 Ultimate Goal. Football talent search. 7.30 UCL Goals Show 10.15 BT Sport Films 11.15 Ultimate Goal 12.15am What I Wore 12.30 UFC Ultimate Knockouts 1.00 LIVE WWE NXT Wrestling action. 3.15 UFC Ultimate Submissions 3.45 BT Sport Goals Reload. The week’s goals. 4.00 Ultimate Goal 5.00-6.00am Fishing: On The Bank BT Sport 2 6.00am Isuzu UTE A-League 7.00 Isuzu UTE A-League 8.00 Isuzu UTE A-League 9.00 Green Routine 9.30 MotoGP Rewind 9.45 V8 Supercars Highlights 11.45 WRC Review 12.45pm Nitro Rallycross 1.45 MotoGP Rewind 2.00 Premiership Rugby Cup 3.30 UEFA Europa League Magazine 4.30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5.00 Vanarama National League 6.30 Green Routine 7.00 What I Wore 7.15 LIVE UEFA Champions League Chelsea v Juventus (kick-off 8.00pm). At Stamford Bridge. 10.30 UEFA Champions League Tonight 11.30 BT Sport Films. South Of The River. 12.30am Premier League Reload 12.45 BT Sport Goals Reload 1.00 UEFA Champions League 4.00-6.00am LIVE Badminton Indonesia Open. Eurosport 1 7.00am Australian Open: Men’s Final 9.00 Snooker: UK Championship Final 11.00 Alpine Skiing 12.00noon Curling European Championships 1.00 LIVE Curling European Championships 4.00 World Superbikes 5.00 FIA WEC 6.00 Le Mans 24 Hours 7.00 Curling European Championships 8.00 Australian Open Tennis 9.30 The Cycling Show 10.00 Freestyle Skiing 11.00 Curling European Championships 12.00m’t Cyclo-Cross 1.00 Hall of Fame – Tokyo 2020 2.00 Snowboarding 3.00 Freestyle Skiing 4.00 Curling European Championships 5.00-7.00am Snooker: UK Championship BBC Four 7.00pm The Joy of Painting: Winter 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys 8.00 Keeping Up Appearances 8.30 One Foot in the Grave 9.00 dinnerladies 9.30 The Many Faces of Les Dawson 10.30 The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind the Myth 11.30 The Town That Thread Built 12.30am Inside Museums 1.00 Secrets of Skin 2.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.30-3.30am The Many Faces of Les Dawson 5USA 9.00am Murder, She Wrote 10.00 NCIS 12.00noon Law & Order 12.55 Entertainment News on 5 1.00 Law & Order 6.00 NCIS 6.55 Entertainment News on 5 7.00 NCIS 9.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 10.00 Law & Order: SVU 1.50am Chicago PD 3.30 Criminals: Caught on Camera 3.55-4.00am Entertainment News on 5 ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 Man About the House 8.40 That’s My Boy 9.15 Inspector Morse 11.35 Heartbeat 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic Coronation Street 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 6.00 Heartbeat 8.00 Midsomer Murders 10.00 DCI Banks 12.05am Deep Water 1.05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 2.10-2.30am Unwind with ITV ITV4 6.00am The Protectors 6.25 The Champions 7.20 The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 8.15 The Avengers 9.25 The Professionals 10.25 Minder 11.35 The Champions 12.40pm Giant Lobster Hunters 1.40 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 2.45 The Avengers 3.50 The Professionals 4.55 Minder 6.00 Giant Lobster Hunters 7.00 The Chase Celebrity Special 8.00 World Superbike Highlights 9.00 FILM Mad Max 2 (1981/18) ★★★★★ 11.05 FILM Tremors (1990/15) ★★★★★ 1.00 The Professionals 1.55-2.50am Minder Really 6.00am Fantasy Homes by the Sea 7.00 Cruise TV 8.00 Homes Under the Hammer 10.00 Antiques Road Trip 12.00noon Money for Nothing 1.00 A Place in the Sun 2.00 Animal Cops Houston 4.00 Pit Bulls & Parolees 6.00 Money for Nothing 7.00 Antiques Road Trip 9.00 Celebrity IOU 10.00 Helicopter ER 11.00 Ghost Adventures 1.00am Kindred Spirits 2.00 Teleshopping 4.00-6.00am Animal Cops Houston Pick 7.00am Highway Patrol 8.00 Motorway Patrol 9.00 Police Force: Australia 10.00 Police Ten 7 11.00 Highway Cops 12.00noon Nothing to Declare 1.00 Border Patrol 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line 3.00 Nothing to Declare 4.00 Stargate Atlantis 5.00 The Librarians 6.00 Quantum Leap 7.00 Star Trek: DS9 8.00 NCIS: LA 9.00 The Rookie 10.00 Fringe 11.00 World’s Most Evil Killers 12.00m’t Britain’s Most Evil Killers 1.00 The Force: Manchester 2.00 Nothing to Declare 3.00 As 1pm 4.00 As 8am 5.00-6.00am As 9am Sky Arts 6.00am Sir Simon Rattle: Beethoven Symphonies 7.30 Hamilton: One Shot to RTE Radio 1 FM 88-90MHz 7.00am Morning Ireland 9.00 The Ryan Tubridy Show 10.00 Today with Claire Byrne 12.00noon The Ronan Collins Show 1.00 News at One 1.45 Liveline 3.00 The Ray D’Arcy Show 4.30 Drivetime 7.00 Arena 8.00 The John Creedon Show 10.00 The Late Debate 11.00 Late Date 2.00am Playback Daily 3.00 RTE Gold on RTE Radio 1 5.30-7.00am Rising Time RTE 2FM 90-92MHz 6.00am 2FM Breakfast with Doireann, Donncha and Carl 9.00 Jennifer Zamparelli on 2FM 12.00noon Tracy Clifford 3.00 Jenny Greene on 2FM 6.00 Game On 7.00 Tara Kumar on 2FM 10.00 The Alternative 12.00m’t-6.00am 2FM Overnight RTE lyric fm 96-99MHz 7.00am Marty in the Morning 10.00 Niall Carroll’s Classical Daytime 1.00pm The Full Score with Liz Nolan 4.00 Lorcan Murray’s Classic Drive 7.00 Mystery Train with John Kelly 9.00 The Blue of the Night with Bernard Clarke 12.00m’t-7.00am Lyric Through the Night RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta 92-95MHz 7.00am Nead Na Fuiseoige 8.00 Adhmhaidin 9.00 Priomhscealta na Nuachta 9.15 Iris Aniar 10.15 Cuideachta Ceoil 10.55 Tuairisc Spoirt 11.00 Barrscealta 12.00noon Priomhscealta na Nuachta 12.08 An Saol o Dheas 1.00 Nuacht a hAon 2.00 Tuairisc Spoirt 2.05 Eachtraigh Dom 3.00 Binneas Beil 5.00 Tus Aite 5.55 Tuairisc Entertainment & Factual Broadway 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering 11.00 The Art of Architecture 12.00noon Landscape Artist of the Year 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 Discovering 3.00 The Wars of Coco Chanel 4.00 Music Icons 4.25 Video Killed the Radio Star 4.50 Tales of the Unexpected 5.50 Discovering 6.45 Buddhist Art: A Fragile Inheritance 8.00 My Greatest Shot 9.00 Matisse: From Tate Modern & MoMA 10.00 I Am Steve McQueen 12.00m’t Life & Rhymes 12.45 The Invisible Hand 2.30 Soundbreaking 3.25 ENO’s Drive & Live: La Boheme 5.10-6.00am The Art of Architecture GOLD 7.25am Ever Decreasing Circles 8.30 Are You Being Served? 9.10 Only Fools and Horses 9.50 Last of the Summer Wine 11.10 Blackadder Goes Forth 11.50 Dad’s Army 12.30pm Ever Decreasing Circles 1.10 Are You Being Served? 1.50 Only Fools and Horses 2.30 Fawlty Towers 3.55 Blackadder Goes Forth 4.35 Last of the Summer Wine 6.00 Only Fools and Horses 6.40 Are You Being Served? 7.20 Dad’s Army 8.00 The Vicar of Dibley 9.00 Not Going Out 9.40 Men Behaving Badly 10.20 The Cockfields 11.00 Live at the Apollo 12.00m’t Peep Show 1.10 Live at the Apollo 2.20 Not Going Out 2.50 Men Behaving Badly 3.25-4.00am Peep Show Yesterday 6.00am Royal Murder Mysteries 8.00 Forbidden History 9.00 Bangers and Cash 10.00 Steam Train Britain 11.00 Impossible Railways 12.00noon Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 World War Weird 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.00 Abandoned Engineering 8.00 Secrets of the London Underground 9.00 Railway Journeys with Chris Tarrant 10.00 Hornby: A Model World 11.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00m’t The Architecture The Railways Built 1.00-3.00am Royal Murder Mysteries Alibi 7.10am Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Rizzoli & Isles 10.00 Unforgettable 11.00 Hudson & Rex 12.00noon The Doctor Blake Mysteries 1.00 Death in Paradise 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 The Good Wife 5.00 Rizzoli & Isles 6.00 Unforgettable 7.00 Hudson & Rex 8.00 Death in Paradise 9.00 Happy Valley 11.45 The Good Wife 12.40am Unforgettable 1.40 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 2.40-4.00am I Am the Night Radio Live UEFA Champions League BT Sport 2, 7.15pm Jorginho (left) and Chelsea are pretty much guaranteed a place in the last-16. 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(2000/15) Comedy, starring Seann William Scott and Ashton Kutcher. ★★ Sky Cinema Premiere 7.20am From the Vine (2019/12) Drama, with Joe Pantoliano and Paula Brancati. ★★★ 9.05 Military Wives (2019/12) See 8.00pm for details. ★★★ 11.05 Joey & Ella: A Kangaroo Tail (2021/PG) See 6.20pm for details. ★★★ 12.45pm Lorelei (2020/15) See 10.00pm. ★★★ 2.40 Too Close for Christmas (2020/PG) Drama, starring Chad Michael Murray. ★★★ 4.20 Locked Down (2021/15) Comedy, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Anne Hathaway. ★★★ 6.20 Joey & Ella: A Kangaroo Tail (2021/PG) Family adventure, with Ashton Leigh. ★★★ 8.00 Military Wives (2019/12) Comedy drama, starring Kristin Scott Thomas. ★★★ 10.00 Lorelei (2020/15) Premiere. A man is released from prison after 15 years and reunites with his high-school girlfriend, who is now a single mother-of-three. Drama, starring Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber. ★★★ 11.55 Locked Down (2021/15) See 4.20pm for details. ★★★ 1.55am Misty Button (2019/18) Comedy thriller, starring Cillian O’Sullivan. ★★★ 3.30 The Surrogate (2020/15) Drama, starring Jasmine Batchelor and Chris Perfetti. ★★★ 5.15-6.55am Too Close for Christmas (2020/PG) See 2.40pm for details. ★★★ Sky Cinema Christmas 4.40pm 12 Men of Christmas (2009/PG) Drama, starring Kristin Chenoweth. ★★★ 6.20 All I Want for Christmas (1991/U) Drama, with Leslie Nielsen and Thora Birch. ★★ 8.00 Die Hard (1988/18) Action thriller, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. ★★★★★ 10.15 Happiest Season (2020/12) A woman heads to girlfriend’s family home for Christmas, but discovers she has not come out. Romantic comedy, with Kristen Stewart. ★★★ 12.10am All I Want for Christmas (1991/U) See 6.20pm for details. ★★ 1.55 12 Men of Christmas (2009/PG) See 4.40pm for details. ★★★ 3.35 Miracle on 34th Street (1973/U) Christmas fantasy, with Jane Alexander. ★★★ 5.30-6.00am Tom & Jerry: Santa’s Little Helpers (2014/U) Animated short. ★★★ Sky Cinema Family 5.05pm Look Who’s Talking Too (1990/PG) Comedy, starring John Travolta. ★★ 6.30 Step Up (2006/PG) Romantic dance drama, with Channing Tatum. ★★ 8.15 James and the Giant Peach (1996/U) Children’s fantasy, with Paul Terry. ★★★★ 9.40 A Boy Called Sailboat (2018/12) Family drama, starring JK Simmons. ★★★★ 11.10 Paper Planes (2014/U) Family drama, starring Ed Oxenbould. ★★★ 12.50am Come Away (2020/PG) Fantasy drama, starring David Oyelowo. ★★★ 2.30 Robo-Dog (2015/PG) Family sci-fi adventure, starring Michael Campion. ★★★ 4.10-6.00am My Friend the Dolphin (2019/U) Family adventure, starring Lola Sultan. ★★★ TCM 4.50pm Firecreek (1968/PG) Western, starring James Stewart and Henry Fonda. ★★★ 7.00 A Day of Fury (1956/PG) Western, with Dale Robertson and Jock Mahoney. ★★ 9.00 Passenger 57 (1992/15) Action thriller, with Wesley Snipes and Bruce Payne. ★★ 10.45 Duel in the Eclipse (1968/12) Spaghetti Western, starring Lang Jeffries. ★★★ 12.50-2.55am The End of the Affair (1999/18) Period drama, starring Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore. ★★★★ GREAT! movies 4.50pm A Christmas Melody (2015/PG) Musical fantasy, directed by and starring Mariah Carey. With Lacey Chabert ★★★ 6.45 The Net (1995/12) Thriller, with Sandra Bullock and Jeremy Northam. ★★ 9.00 Killerman (2019/15) Action drama, starring Liam Hemsworth. ★★★ 11.15 I Am Wrath (2016/15) Crime thriller, with John Travolta and Christopher Meloni. ★★★ 1.05am 21 Grams (2003/15) Drama, starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts. ★★★★ 3.45-6.00am My Girl (1991/PG) Drama, with Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin. ★★★