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This Month in Essential Drogheda
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6-8 Drogheda’s nightlife in pictures
23 Home Comforts - Affordable selfcatering holidays in Ireland
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11,18,24-25 Not-to-be missed events
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unny days are here at last – and we’re not complaining! All we need is for the good spell to last E events a little while longer... well, 27 Barnardos Big Toddle - Charity until July 16th to be exact when the Prawn Festival fundraiser in the Laurence Town Centre hits Clogherhead’s shores for the first time in 15 years. E Weddings See pages 12 & 13 for the festival line-up. 31-33 Local couples say ‘I do’ Anyone going to Oxegen are bound to be in the throes of planning their wardrobe so check out E’s E Drive festival attire on page 19 for inspiration, and on 35 Behind The Wheel & Bike Torque page 15 Essential readers talk about their favourite E Food summer gigs. 38-39 At your Leisure - Tempting This month I’d like to welcome interior designer dishes from Nano Reid’s Bar & Restaurant Niamh Carter to the Essential team, and on page 29 she reveals why colours and emotions go hand in E Tech hand! 36 Go Gadgets Don’t forget to enter the Essential Best Dressed E Business Competition at Bellewstown Races on Friday, July 40 Small talk - with Graham Hughes of 2nd, and for top racing tips on the Hill check out The Outsource Support Services Best of Everything, with Stamullen horse trainer Tom McCourt on page 46. E Arts & Culture Enjoy your read… 42 What’s on in July 44-45 Event Guide - Dates for your diary
12-13 Sea, Food & Sessions - The return of the Clogherhead Prawn Festival 46 The Best of Everything - with Stamullen horse trainer, Tom McCourt
E Real Life 4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without… 10 E Happenings - We spread the word on your behalf 15 Festival Fever - E finds out about your favourite Summer gigs 30 Ones to Watch...
E Fashion 16 Boutique Critique - E visits Sophia’s Shoe & Accessories boutique on Laurence Street 19 Rock ’n’ Stroll - Update your festival wardrobe
E Beauty 20 Steal the SATC look - E reveals the stars’ make-up secrets
29 The Power of Colour - How different hues can play havoc with your emotions
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Can’t get through the month without . . . Bellewstown Races Enjoying some horse-racing action on the Hill! The Essential Best Dressed Contest kicks off the three-day festival on Friday, July 2nd with Expose presenter Lisa Cannon judging the competition. Check out www.bellewstownraces.ie for all the latest news
Carmel Riggs selects the best of what July has to offer
ALMC Rally Revving up for the ALMC Motor Club Stages Rally which takes place on July 18th. This year’s rally is based at the CityNorth Hotel and will feature nine stages located in counties Meath and Dublin taking in a generous 180km of competitive stage kilometres. Visit www.almcstagesrally. com or www.almc.ie for further information.
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Leinster Fleadh Enjoying a session or two at the Leinster Fleadh which takes place in Dunleer from July 9th-11th. The festival is a celebration of traditional Irish music comprising of two days of competitions, street musical activities and much more. For further details visit www.leinsterfleadh.ie
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Craft in Action Meeting the Boyne Valley’s finest craft workers at the annual Craft in Action Exhibition! In its ninth year, the exhibition takes place daily at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre in Donore, from July 10th until August 15th and among the crafts on display include jewellery making, textile design, woodcarving, pottery making and painting. Admission is free.
The Party: Arts Party The Place: Cellar Bar The People: 1 Declan Kelly and Els
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Spreading the word... Droichead Youth Theatre Following on from the success of their production MOCK during Drogheda Arts Festival this year, Droichead Youth Theatre is recruiting new members for its summer introductory programme. Drama workshops will be held every Saturday beginning on July 10th for 10 weeks from 2pm-3.30pm. This introductory programme is open to teenagers aged 14-18 and costs €50. For more information call, Carol Ann Brodigan on 041 9875140 or email info@droichead.com.
Hotel Offers for Bellewstown While all roads are leading to Bellewstown Races this July, it would be crazy not to avail of the super offers on our doorstep in support of the racing festival. The City North Hotel is offering punters a complimentary coach transfer on each race day for Bellewstown, with a glass of bubbly and bed and breakfast from just €69pps. Also, don’t miss Who’s Eddie in action after Ladies Day! For more details call The City North on 01 6906666. Meanwhile the craic continues in the dHotel with Mickey Joe Harte and The Enemies on Ladies Day! For just €49, you can enjoy lunch in the D, transfers to and from the racecourse, entry into the races including a racecard as well as finger food on return.
O’Raghallaighs Race Night All bets are on that the O’Raghallaighs Race Night will be even better than last year! The big event takes place on Friday, June 25th with the first race commencing at 9pm sharp. Last year’s race night was a roaring success but organisers want this year’s to be even bigger and have a real racecourse bookie taking the bets on the night! There will also be a BBQ, a super raffle, complementary finger food, karaoke, spot prizes and much more... All are welcome! Call 9837132 for more details.
River Lights at Scotch Hall A night of remembrance for all the victims of suicide, their families and their friends takes place by the riverside at Scotch Hall on Sunday, July 4th at 7pm. Presented by SOSAD Ireland, there will be a candle lighting service, prayers as well as music by Eimear Carroll, Gerry Mulroy and Geraldine Simpson.
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d o o f , a e S . . . s n o i ss & se As Clogherhead comes out of its shell for the first Prawn Festival in 15 years, Carmel Riggs takes a look at the fantastic three-day line-up
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estival fever is gripping the north east... and it has nothing to do with Oxegen! Our very own Prawn Idol has been taking place for the last two months at various venues around the region and the countdown is now on for the final. The singing contest forms part of the Clogherhead Prawn Festival which makes a welcome return after 15 years on July 16th-18th. ‘The idea behind Prawn Idol was to bring the festival right up to date,’ says Brian Gargan, Festival Committee PRO. ‘Years ago, organisers used to run the Prawn Queen, which was a beauty pageant but we felt that we needed to modernise things.’ The return of the Prawn Festival after more than a decade is a move that locals are hoping will bring people back into the picturesque fishing village. ‘The area hasn’t moved on a lot since the last Prawn Festival,’ adds Brian. ‘Every year holidaymakers come to the caravan parks from the North and Dublin and apart from
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the Blessing of the Boats, there is nothing for them to do. So we decided to change that! Besides giving the local businesses a boost we wanted to get people talking about Clogherhead again. The buzz that the festival brings to the village is incredible and we’re looking forward to recapturing that carnival atmosphere again this year.’ Festival organisers are hoping to attract more than 5,000 visitors to the village over the three days. Committee member Frank Godfrey, said: ‘There is a great buzz out there amongst the people in anticipation of the festival’s return and the amount of support is phenomenal!’ The festival kicks off on the Friday with the Parade at 7.30pm followed by the Opening Ceremony. Former international goalkeeper Packie Bonner will be there as will Pascal Mooney of RTE and the Minister for Tourism, Mary Hanafin. Each day is action-packed, with entertainment for all of the family from cookery demonstrations and farmers’ market, kids’ discos, abseiling, a mobile
scuba diving swimming pool, free sailing, canoeing and kiteboarding lessons, jet-ski racing, a Body & Soul Tent and much more. Clogherhead’s strongest man will be also be revealed at the Bushtucker Trial which takes place on the Sunday from 3-4pm. ‘It’s along the lines of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here...in which the contestants are given tasks and it’ll be a case of who survives the longest!’ adds Brian. The Prawn Idol Final takes place in a marquee at the harbour car park at 5.30pm on the Sunday. For just €12 a ticket you can see all 18 contestants compete for the €3,000 cash prize and be entertained afterwards by Classic Beatles and then later, Boogie Nights. ‘We’re all really excited about the final. Prawn Idol has taken on a life of its own and is fast becoming one of the biggest highlights of the festival,’ says Brian. ‘The great thing is that it’s not a popularity contest. There are judges at every heat so only the best singer goes through and ultimately wins.’
World Record Attempt
The Gramophone Disco
Orla Monaghan and Jolene Donnelly at the Prawn Festival Launch in Clogherhead (above)
Hollingsworth-Pulse Aquathlon Final
The final of this fantastic three-part series begins at 12noon on Saturday, July 17th. The 750m swim starts and finishes in Clogherhead harbour (Port Oriel) and swimmers enter and exit the water from the public slipway in the harbour area. The 5km run takes swimmers along the road towards Clogherhead village and then along Little Strand beach. Runners will turn at a marker on the beach and return along the same route to finish at the harbour.
The Tall Ships
The arrival of the Johanna Lucretia – a British Tall Ship that was built in Belgium in 1945 – on the Friday morning promises to be a major crowd puller. Although originally built as a fishing vessel, she was never used for that purpose and was converted for recreational use in 1954, by the then owner Ber van Meer. The Johanna Lucretia is open all weekend for guided tours and is available for hire any night for a fee of €2,000!
Allow yourself to be transported back to an age where music was heartfelt and spurred one to really dance! The Gramophone Disco is a magical and romantic world of vintage sounds and visuals that combines 78 records played on wind up gramophones and classic vinyl records. This time however it will also have contributions from up and coming local acts in Drogheda! The Magic Lantern Cinema projects highlights of classic and early film that are tailor made to marry with the mood of the music. The overall atmosphere is a dizzying party of great music and dancing – it’d be a shame to miss it!
If you’ve been dreaming about beating the French this summer, well now’s your chance by getting involved in a world record breaking attempt. The French currently hold the record for the most people buried in the sand simultaneously, so 343 people or more is needed to beat the record. To get involved, you simply need to turn up on Little Strand Beach on Saturday, July 17th at 3pm where plastic spades will be handed out. Keeping in line with Guinness’ guidelines you have 30 minutes to dig the hole and bury the chosen person from the neck down. All buried persons (over eight years) must remain buried for five minutes simultaneously!
Bungee Jump in aid of RNLI
Adrenaline junkies can satisfy their cravings by taking part in this fundraising bungee jump. Taking place all day on the Sunday, it is one of the main attractions at this year’s Prawn Festival. The bungee jump will be situated on the pier and the jump will be from a dizzy height of 65 meters. A sponsorship of €200 is required to do the jump which covers the cost of taking the leap while also giving a massive amount back to the RNLI.
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Real Life
Rob Butler,
Petch Cundill, Slane ‘I used to go to Oxegen back in the day! It was always great fun and the music was always brilliant. The best part of the festival was spending time with my friends. It was a bit muddy but fun all the same.’
North Road ‘I’ve been to Witness and Oxegen. Witness was the old Oxegen before it changed ownership. The best Oxegen I’ve ever been to was David Bowie. Loads of the bands played extra sets and The Killers were the act in the new band tent. Unfortunately I’m not going this year, but I’d love to be – the line-up’s brilliant.’
Festival fever heats up As the summer concert season Katie Kierans finds out about your favourite gigs
Cormac Stafford, Clogherhead ‘I went to Oxegen last year with my mate, it was brilliant! The bands were class even though I didn’t know half of them. I especially liked this random band called Ice, they were an unknown act but they were class. I’d love to be going this year but it’s a lot of money.’ Nick McCormack,
Katie and Laura Sullivan, Highlands
‘Katie’s going to Oxegen for her 21st. I’d like to be going but it’s too expensive! We’re really disappointed that there’s no Slane this year as we normally go every year. It’s so much cheaper than Oxegen too. All our friends go as well and it’s usually always a great day.
Brookville ‘I can’t afford to go to Oxegen this year. So I’m going to Electric Picnic instead. I prefer going to the Picnic with my mates, it’s more chilled and there’s more stuff in the tents, not just music. It’s always good whereas with Oxegen some years it’s good and some years it’s bad.’
Donna Farrell, Dublin Road ‘Would
you believe that I’ve never been to Oxegen. I love travelling so I’m nearly always away for that weekend or I’d have something else on. This year is the best line-up yet. I thought I was going to be away but as it turns out I won’t be. I’d love to get tickets. I went to Slane last year – it was amazing! I’m really disappointed that it’s not on this year.’
Ciara Conaghan, Boyne Hall
‘I’ve never been to Oxegen. I don’t like muck and I hate tents! I’ve only ever stayed in a tent once and that was in someone’s back garden. I couldn’t go four days without showering so Oxygen’s a no for me.’
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‘I’d love to be going to Oxegen this t last don’t think I can get the time off work. I wen Leon of s year – the line-up was deadly. The King s and Snow Patrol were class. I spent three hour an still watching Blur and I hate Blur! But it was unbelievable weekend.’
Laura Gogan,
Mornington ‘I’m going to Oxegen this year and I’m kind of excited. I don’t even know who’s playing yet. I got it as a birthday present off one of my friends, and I’m going to kill her because it was too much. The only act that I heard is playing is The Prodigy.’
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amed after style icon Sophia Lauren, Sophia’s more than lives up to the glamour of its namesake. Proprietor Geraldine Brown choose a simple cream and gold decor which forms a beautiful backdrop to the dozens of casual and sophisticated shoes on display – and the result is stunning. The shop opened its doors on March 5th, taking up residence in the building that once housed Zapato. Geraldine prides herself in stocking ‘something that little bit different’ with Italian ranges like Coveri and Solo Soprani
being top sellers. Other affordable collections include Yon Young, Angel Alarcon, Moda In Pelle, Rockin Reptile and Bourne. ‘For that person that can’t afford designer but wants a really nice shoe, our Spanish range is very popular yet exclusive,’ says Geraldine. ‘Our biggest seller this summer is the Wedge. The Moda In Pelle range starts at €75 and is flying out the door. There are lots of other cheaper ranges to choose from too which start at €55. ‘A lot of our customers like the fact that not every second
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person is wearing our shoes. I only buy in packs of eight or 12 at a time so the chances of someone bumping into someone else wearing the same shoe are very slim.’ Summer handbags, from just €18, are also on display along with upmarket costume jewellery by Dyrberg / Kern. Geraldine would like to invite customers to call in and avail of the 20% sale on all stock. Check out Sophia’s range of shoes and accessories on facebook
Proprietor Geraldine Brown with Donna Farrell
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Red sunglasses €22.50, Accessorize, Scotch Hall it, trapped playsu Denim cross-s , rs ce en €60, Marks & Sp n Centre Laurence Tow
Hunter wellies, €85, The White Door, Dunleer
Peacock feather earrings €1.50, Penneys, West St
Suede peep toe boots €46, Next, Scotch Hall
Denim wash messenger bag €33.50, River Island, Scotch Hall
Suede drape front wa istcoat €110, Wallis, Scotch Hall ,
Ditsy layer vest €10, Heatons M1 Retail Park
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David Bowie print vest €27, River Island, Scotch Hall
Hessian cowboy hat €25, Dorothy Perkins, Scotch Hall
Denim button fri ll shorts, €12, Heatons, M1 Retai l Park
Cream stud waist belt €15 Dorothy Perkins, Scotch Hall
Bright bead and rin g necklace €3, Penneys, West St
Skinny jeans €50, Oasis, Scotch Hall
Strappy swing dresss €54, River Island, Scotch Hall
thy Perkins, Stud top €55, Doro all H h Scotc
Denim shirt €25, playsuit €25, New Look, Scotch Hall
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lmost every girl I know has seen the new Sex and the City movie – and has already identified which character they are, or at least most likely to be! This month, I want to share the top make-up secrets which were used in the movie to give the girls their gorgeous glamorous glow... Although Carrie had many looks in the film, I noticed how ‘stepped up’ her make-up was in this movie in comparison to Sex And The City 1. I personally favour the more flawless, softer complexion on Carrie which she wears in her scenes during the day. In order to accomplish this more subdued skin texture, Carrie kept her look soft with a healthy rosy flush to her cheeks and clean natural skin, moving away from the matte look. But even with a natural look, you need to sport make-up! On Carrie’s natural look, she used a cream blush which could be layered and blended more easily, such as Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick, €26, Mahers Chemist, West St. She also used a light-weight foundation that gave her a light, dewy finish and incorporated that with using concealer only when
and where she needed it. I love Fuschia’s Mineral Make-up which guarantee’s the perfect finish every time for €26. The end result is something that looks both realistic and also good on film. For all you minxes who want to recreate the sexy, stunning look of Samantha the first thing that I noticed about Miss Jones is her bronzed sizzling complexion. Her make-up needs to echo her racy image and tanning will give this instant impact to the skin. (Not 20
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Linda Crosby of La SpaTherapie answers your questions My daughter suffers badly with hay fever at this time of year. I would prefer to use natural remedies – any suggestions? Fiona, Dunleer Hopi ear candling is highly recommended. It’s a completely natural treatment and guarantees results over time. It’s based on an old Indian tribe ritual where nylon cloth is soaked in beeswax, hardened and rolled into a small candle shape which is then placed gently into the ear. The candle slowly burns to ¾ length, acting as a chimney drawing out the impurities from the sinus and inner ear. The treatment takes 30 minutes, is very safe and highly effective in combating hay fever. A course of treatments may be recommended.
There are many tanning products out there, how do I know which one is best for me? Majella, Bettystown The most important advice I can give is to get your tan done professionally by a salon or spa. Regardless of the make of tan it is the pre-treatment, the application and maintenance that makes for a great tan. Always get a patch test 24 hours before application to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Happy Tanning!
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Email Linda Crosby at: info@ essentialdrogheda.com with your query chrome, mirror finish. Hot off the lips of our preppy princess herself from the Sex & the City set, the lipgloss is due to hit our stores shortly and will retail at €18. Redheads like Miranda (and her reallife doppelganger Cynthia Nixon) often need a little help to keep skin from looking washed-out next to their fiery locks. Giant Sunpowder, from GOSH (€19.99, Health Express, Scotch Hall) does the trick to give Miranda’s face a healthy radiance. We also saw a ‘Fun Miranda’ in SATC2, where her make-up artists were extremely clever and gave Miranda a more relaxed but raunchier appeal through her make-up. Her eyes had so much more going on – and this was achieved by using coffee colour, melted brown tones.
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Surrounded by woodlands and the rolling meadows of the Castle Leslie Estate in Co. Monaghan, the Old Stable Mews cottages are the perfect spot for families and groups that want all the facilities of hotel living combined with private self-catering. The cottages (12 in total!) are ideal for large groups but whichever one you choose, you are located conveniently close to the Equestrian Centre, the Cookery School and Victorian Spa facilities. A four-night midweek stay in a two-bed cottage (sleeps 4-5) costs €590, with a fifth night thrown in for free! www.castleleslie.com
Whether it’s a holiday by the sea or a country retreat you’re after, here’s a selection of the best family-friendly self-catering options in Ireland
Ring of Kerry Ocean view
If it’s seaside action you’re after look no further than Youghal in Co. Cork. The Youghal Family Festival takes place from July 9th11th with a whole host of free events taking place over the course of the weekend, including an ‘under the sea’ fancy dress parade, raft race, children’s soccer blitz, music workshops, children’s busking competitions, treasure hunts and a food festival, to name but a few. A three-bed house in the Carleton Village on the Golf Links Road costs €750 for seven nights which also includes a free family pass to Fota Wildlife Park for 2 adults and 2 kids. www.carletonyoughal.com
Modern charm
An Teach Lacha is a beautifully restored cottage situated on the grounds of the Falls Hotel, in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. The hotel itself features in a top 10 list of family-friendly hotels as voted for by more than 2,000 readers of 4kids, a free children’s activities guide for families in Ireland.
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Located just 300 metres from the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney, the River Apartments are designed to a 4-star standard. Each two-bed apartment has two bathrooms, a spacious living area and kitchenette. Guests can avail of the hotel’s Kids Club, new nightly Teen Zone, leisure club with swimming pool, kids’ pool, tennis, squash, pitch’n’putt and children’s play centre. A five-night stay during July and August is €750, visit www.gleneaglehotel.com.
This charming cottage boasts three bedrooms and is located across the courtyard from River Spa and the Aqua & Fitness Club, which is free of charge when staying in the cottage. If that’s not enough to entice you then the walk-in wardrobe might! A seven-night stay during the summer costs €1200. www.fallshotel.ie
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sk any ex-smoker and they will give you the same answer: kicking the habit was the hardest task they ever faced. Whether through using nicotine replacements such as gum or patches or just sheer willpower, the journey to become a fully-fledged non-smoker was a long one. For others however, the quitting process is not always so successful with the lure of the cigarette proving too difficult to resist. Now a new website, www.quitsmoking. ie – which has been compiled by 16 of the country’s top hypnotists – is hoping to help smokers get in the zone for kicking the habit for good. According to Karl Curtis, Advanced Clinical Hypnotist at the Irish Hypnosis Clinic on Fair Street, most people fail to quit because they are not ready and the purpose of quitsmoking. ie is to get the mind ready.
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says. ‘The Irish Hypnosis Clinic has branches all over the country and we have helped thousands of people in Ireland quit smoking and enjoy the process,’ he says. ‘Unfortunately we have also turned many others away because the client was not ready to quit or was being pushed into it by someone else. If they are not ready we advise them to contact us again when they are truly ready. ‘But over the years many potential clients have asked us how do they get ready? We had no answer for them so we decided to develop this programme to help people get ready to quit smoking.’ The programme is in audio format which can be downloaded free of charge from the website. Karl is eager to point out that the website is not a selling site and it’s up to every individual how they choose to ‘If a kick the habit afterwards. person ‘Whether people choose to go off is not cigarettes with gums or patches it’s their ready for choice. But if followed up with a hypnosis change then session this programme is virtually bulletnothing proof,’ adds Karl who also has clinics in will help Dundalk and Navan. them,’ he So why is hypnosis so effective? ‘Because it changes the thought patterns within the subconscious mind,’ says Karl. ‘Your The quitsmoking.ie programme is subconscious mind is the feeling, the e available to download free of charg emotional part of you. For example, a smoker will have a thought pattern that they need cigarettes at
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certain times and in certain situations. If that thought pattern is changed then that person will not feel like smoking any more. ‘They are not feeling deprived and will simply be happy to be a non-smoker. The withdrawal symptoms will be very minor or non-existent. The same is true for people who overeat. Once the thought patterns are changed then they no longer feel like overeating and will automatically lose weight.’ According to Karl, people’s biggest problem with hypnosis is they don’t understand it. ‘People fear that they will lose control and end up running around like a chicken like they might have seen on TV. But that is so far from the truth. They also fear that they will be put to sleep or knocked out, but the fact is that the client is guided into a state of mental and physical relaxation. They are not asleep and will remember everything that occurs in a session.’
A Quit Smoking session takes up to 2 hours, visit www. quitsmoking.ie for more details
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Big Toddle for Barnardos It was a case of ready, steady, toddle for a group of Drogheda kids recently when they took part in the annual Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos. The sponsored walk took place in the Laurence Town Centre earlier this month and as always it was a great success! Each child received hats, stickers and certificates to mark the day. 1 Susan Drumm, manager of the Laurence Centre with Katherina Thomas and Jane Farrell of Barnados 2 Mums Joanne Roberts, Nora Duff and Laura Cole 3 Mark, Eve and Emily Taylor 4 Cherry and Andrea Linogao 5 Richard Cole prepares for take-off!
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Interior designer Niamh Carter reveals why the hues you choose for your home can play havoc with your emotions
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olour plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. It can sway thinking, change actions and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood pressure or suppress your appetite. As a powerful form of communication, colour is irreplaceable and, in interior design, colour reflects both the brand and identity of your project. Whether you want to provide a place for your clients to relax or impress visitors to your home, colour is essential in reflecting your character and enhancing your lifestyle. When selecting room colours you should keep in mind the psychology behind these magnificent hues to help you along with your colour schemes. For fresh, new ideas select from the current trends. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind...
Red: An extremely intense colour that immediately evokes passionate emotions. This colour is associated with the heart and perhaps that is why it symbolises matters of the heart or love, passion and desire. Red is known to stimulate the appetite – so it’s an excellent colour for dining rooms. Too much red, however, can create problems related to the blood pressure and anger so remember less is more! Use subtle
(Left) Spot cushion €20, Next, Scotch Hall, Ben de Lisi Puzzle Rug €155, Debenhams (Below) Niamh uses subtle tones of red in a bedroom
tones of red through fabrics and furniture to blend in with your colour scheme. A rich colour red is most suited to dark woods.
Purple: This colour is often regarded as the colour that signifies royalty and wealth. It also has a very large feminine appeal to it and is therefore closely associated with romance. It can however seem artificial at times. This colour signifies balance and possesses mystical qualities that can calm the mind and encourage creativity. The use of purple and lime green, if done correctly, can cause a dramatic effect blended with soft furnishings and accessories. Green: As soon as someone talks about green the one most common association is that green is the symbol of nature. It therefore has relaxing qualities. Citrus green enhances the appetite and is often used in kitchens but if used in the wrong way can promote sickness. Sage green is a gentle colour and mixed with soft creams can alleviate depression, anxiety and nervousness. Try uplifting some disused furniture with sage greens and creams to enhance your rooms. Brown: Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the colour of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic. Brown is a subtle colour and mixed with oranges, greens and cream can create an effective colour scheme. Consider a multi-coloured rug, some coloured ceramics or glassware, vivid prints or paintings. The overall effect will be airy and soothing - yet the flashes of colour can bring in your personality and be your signature touches.
Blue: Blue is the overwhelming favourite colour. It is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic – an engaging colour that expresses exhilaration. However, some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring. Consider using blues in a bedroom to help sleeping patterns. A mix of silver can create a striking look.
(Above) Brown suggests stability and reliability (Left) Round side table €69.99 TK Maxx, Drogheda Retail Park
If you are stuck for ideas on how to change your room. Look at the pieces of furniture, fabrics and accessories you want to use. A picture or a piece of furniture may be your inspiration. Select cuttings from magazines and start to build up on your ideas. Remember, having the right recipe for your room is important. Add splashes of colour to bring the room together by using accent colours and always remember that less is more! For more information on colour or to arrange a consultation, contact Niamh on 087-6445050. Niamh provides the complete spectrum of interior design services, visit www.niamhcarterdesigns.ie to see her work.
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FOOD
Ones to watch... THE CAKE MAKERS Flying Baby Cake Company is the brainchild of Ciara and Kevin Goodwin, from Co. Meath. The husband and wife team spend their days (and sometimes nights!) preparing and designing unique bespoke cakes to suit every occasion and budget. Visit www. flyingbabycakecompany.com
Essential takes a closer look at local talent who are making their mark
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Ciara and Kevin Goodwin (above). The couple’s wedding cakes and cake toppers (below) are a big hit with clients
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t started as a hobby at first, while I was working as a veterinary nurse. I took on to make small cakes for friends’ birthdays and after I built up my confidence I decided if I was going to do this I wanted to be the best! ‘So I trained in Squires in the UK first and then later in Canada and here in Ireland. Kevin was so impressed he decided to train also. ‘Our extensive training in cake decorating covers baking, sugarpaste, novelty modelling, sugar flowers, chocolate, marzipan, pastillage, piping and royal icing. ‘I can confidently say that our cakes are different to everyone else’s. Besides being gluton-free, they look amazing and taste delicious too!
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‘Unlike others, we bake everything from scratch. It might be a little more expensive to produce but we don’t charge any extra for it. ‘Our wedding cakes and wedding cupcakes are very popular at the moment and they’re not super expensive either! ‘I always tell people that the actual baking of the cake is the easy part! Working with sugar is the most challenging bit as you have to be really patient as well as being in the right frame of mind. ‘We are constantly changing our recipes and think nothing about spending hours perfecting a cake. One time we spent six hours dying everything blue just so we could get the colour right! That’s where all our training pays off as we can match anything to the colour that a client wants.
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Patrick Gray weds Ailis Martin After 10 years together Ailis Martin, daughter of Patrick and Anne Martin, married Patrick Gray, son of Pat and Mary Gray on April 24th last. The ceremony took place in Holy Family Church, Dundalk. Ailis looked stunning in her beautiful dress by Edel Tuite as did her bridesmaids, Aine Martin and Sarah Duffy. The bestmen were Patrick’s brothers Simon and Paul Gray. Emma Brennan did a splendid job as flowergirl as did the pageboy, Aaron Gray. The wedding reception was held in the Nuremore, Carrickmacross where the music was blasted out by Vertigo. The happy couple enjoyed a two- and-a-half week honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius. Photos by Jimmy Weldon
Tom Murphy weds Catherine Mitchell Catherine Mitchell and Tom Murphy have been together four years. Catherine is a daughter of Mary and Christy Mitchell, both deceased, and Tom is the son of Mary and Oliver Murphy. The couple were first introduced at a party in Catherine’s aunt’s house, but didn’t go on a date until some time later after bumping in to each other at a disco. He eventually proposed and they married on May 7th last in Clogherhead Church. Catherine’s niece Sarah Mitchell and Tom’s brother Patrick were bridesmaid and bestman. At the reception in Tankardstown House, Slane, the bride’s aunt Lucy Reynolds read out a poem, which she herself had written, on behalf of Catherine’s late father Christy. The newlyweds jetted off to Kuala Lumpur and Borneo for 12 nights for their well-deserved honeymoon. Photos by Suzanne Collins
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Colin Finglas weds June Bryan The sun shone brightly when Slane girl June Bryan wed her Drogheda partner Colin Finglas of nine years on May 20th last. June is a daughter of Mary (deceased) and PJ Bryan and Colin, the son of Stephanie and Christopher Finglas. The wedding ceremony was held in St Patrick’s Church, Slane. June’s three stunning bridesmaids were Stacey Bryan, Claire Gallagher and Tracey Bryan. The bestman duties went to Kieran Finglas and the two groomsmen were Keith Faulkner and Darren Sullivan. Ben Finglas and Reece Lynch had the honour of being page boys while Kadie Gallagher and Doireann Smyth were flowergirls. After the wedding ceremony they all went on to enjoy a wonderful evening reception in Cabra Castle, Cavan. The guests were entertained for the night by Timezone and a great time was had by all. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Dominican Republic for one week. Photos by Suzanne Collins
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Patrick Byrne wedsMichelleVisser Patrick Byrne married his South African bride Michelle Visser on April 9th last in Michelle’s home country. Lots of Patrick’s close family and friends travelled over to join them on their special day. Michelle had five bridesmaids on the big day – Sonja Stojanovic (maid of honour), Amanda Byrne, Karrie Murphy, Carol-Anne McDonald and Daniela Mickcormack. The five groomsmen included Patrick’s brother Darren Byrne, Luke Clinton, Robert Byrne, Brett Hillary and Michelle’s brother Jacque Visser. They honeymooned in Capetown for a week and then flew to Mauritius for 11 nights. When they returned to Ireland the newlyweds threw a party in the Boyne Valley Hotel. A great time was had by all! Photos by Jimmy
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Barry McDonald weds Lisa Kavanagh Lisa Kavanagh, from Cooperhill, wed the ‘love of her life’ Barry McDonald, from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in St Mary’s Church, Drogheda on November 6th, 2009. Lisa is a daughter of Mary and Jackser Kavanagh and Barry is a son of Pat and Kate McDonald. There were some showers of rain on the day but not enough to dampen their spirits! There were three bridesmaids on the day – two of Lisa’s sisters, Niamh Kavanagh and Ciara Lalor and also Jaimie Kiernan. The bestmen were Barry’s three brothers Fergal, Shane and Martin McDonald. The bridal party wore dresses from The Bridal Studio in Drogheda. The reception was held in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk where Santoria entertained the guests. For their honeymoon, the happy couple spent six weeks on a ‘Round the World’ trip, which took in Bangkok, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and San Francisco. Photos by Suzanne Collins
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ll bets were on for Mark Hamilton after learning that he had won two Corporate Tickets to Bellewstown Races this July followed by an overnight stay in the d hotel. ‘I’m thrilled,’ says Mark, from Cedarfield. ‘I can’t believe I’ve won – it’s nice to have a bit of luck for a change!’ Mark had been sitting at home one Saturday night when he decided to enter the Essential competition on a whim! ‘I’ve entered the odd competition before but I’m big into the horses so I thought I’d give it a go. ‘It was nice to win as I used to always go to Bellewstown as a young lad. Plus, it’s an excuse for my partner and I to get dressed up!’
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How long do you have it? Since Christmas, I share it with my partner Barry. For me, it’s the practicality of it that I love as I have two dogs. For Barry, it’s about driving a nice sports car! What was your first car and how old were you? A Fiat Tippo that was nicknamed ‘The Teapot’. I got it when I was 18 and living in Spain. It was cheap and cheerful, it only cost me €500. However, two months later it was a write-off. Thankfully I was fine, it was just my pride that got hurt!
What’s your dream drive? The Aston Martin – they’re good looking, fast and elegant! If it’s good enough for James Bond it’s good enough for me.
Lyndsay Doran, is a member of the ALMC Motorclub
How often do you change your car? Whenever something comes up that I want and I’m able to change it then I do. But I’ll be sticking with the Subaru Imprezza for a long time. Who is you insurer and why? Insure.ie as they’re the only company who would give me a quote. A lot of companies don’t offer insurance when they hear the word Imprezza, but insure.ie were absolutely fantastic.
How old where you when you passed your test? I was 22 and I got it third time around.
What’s on your CD player? Glee, I absolutely love it!
What was the best car you ever drove? I test drove the Mitsubishi Evo X and it was really nice to drive. It was a novelty to get to drive such an expensive car. But my favourite car is my own!
Who would be your dream passenger? I’d have to say Stephen Fry. He has some interesting cars himself and is one of my favourite actors. He’s very entertaining.
What was your first bike and when did you start riding? A Honda VT250 Spada that I bought when I got my first job after college, about 10 years ago now. What bike do you currently have and how long have you had it? A Cagiva Raptor 650, which I’ve had now for five years.
Niall Matthews a lives in Grange Rath and is s ion cat uni Visual Comm consultant
Do you use a Sat Nav? Yeah I have two – a portable one by Navigon and I’ve a touch screen navigator in the car also.
What bikes would be in your fantasy garage? The new Ducati 1200 Multistrada, a Vincent Black shadow, the new Norton Commando plus my own designed and built bike.
What protective gear do you wear? HJC Helmet, Custom leather jacket, Joe Rocket jeans, Lidl gloves and boots. What type of motorcycle racing do you prefer? I like road racing and 24hr/8hr endurance racing.
with who would it be? Guy Martin, he seems like a sound fella. What habits of other road users do find most annoying/ dangerous? People not indicating! And people using their mobile phone while driving.
What is your favourite race meet? Skerries, but I would love to see the Boyne Race back. Would you have any suggestions for the RSA to Who is your favourite racer improve safety for bikers? Fix of all time? The indomitable the potholes for a start, better Irishman, Joey Dunlop. road surface quality all round, quality affordable compulsory If you could choose one motorcycle racer to spend a day training and bike rental.
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Camera Binoculars These are no ordinary binoculars as they come with a built-in 2 Mega Pixel camera that can be interpolated to 4.1mp. That means not only can you get really close to the action, whether it is a football match or a concert, you can also bring home your memories by taking photos of what you are looking at. There is also a digital video function to record the live action too. €249.00, www.thegadgetstore.ie
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Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker DS1100 An iPod dock that also works as an alarm clock, this is a compact yet powerful sound system that allows you to download an app from the App Store to turn it into an alarm clock. It automatically syncs with your device’s time settings and volume. The clock on the front of the device can be dimmed and a USB port allows you to charge a second device also. €89, available exclusively through O2 stores nationwide
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Named after one of Drogheda’s most famous artists, Nano Reid’s Bar & Restaurant at Drogheda Leisure Park has a mouth-watering menu to suit all palates…
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Thai-style Mussels Ingredients 1.5kg of fresh mussels 1.2 litres of water 6 Kaffir lime leaves Rind of 1 lemon 2 blades of lemongrass 1 tsp of salt
4 red chillies, chopped 4 spring onions, sliced Coriander leaves, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Method: 1. Wash the mussels under cold water, scr ape away any barnacles and remov e the beards. Throw away any mussels that do not close when tapped sh arply. 2. Put the water in a pan and bring to the boil. Add the Kaffir lime leaves, lem on rind, lemon grass and salt. Add the mussels, co ver and bring back to the boil. 3. Cook the mussels, shaking the pan occa sionally until the mussels open. Dr ain the mussels, reser ve half the cooking liquid and tra nsfer the mussels to a deep serving dish. Th row out any mussels that remain closed. 4. Strain the reserve d cooking stock, discarding the lime leaves, lemon rind and lemon grass. Bring back to the boil, add the chillies, spring onions and garlic and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over the mussels and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Summer Berries Ingredients 3 gelatine leaves 250ml milk 250ml double cream 25g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, seeds scraped out Sprig of mint Method: 1. Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water until soft. 2. Place the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla pod and seeds in a pan and bring to a simmer. Discard the vanilla pod. 3. Squeeze the water out of the gelatine leaves and add to the pan. Take off the heat and stir until dissolved. 4. Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins and leave to cool. Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours until set. 5. To serve, turn out each panna cotta onto plates. Garnish with the mixed berries and a sprig of mint.
Warm Steak Salad with Baby Leaves & Mustard and Balsamic Dressing Ingredients Warm Steak Salad: 2-3 10oz fillet of beef 2 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 bag of mixed salad leaves 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced Salt & pepper Dressing: 1tsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, crushed 4tbsp balsamic vinegar 125ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp chopped coriander 100ml meat stock Method: 1. For the dressing, place the mustard and garlic in a bowl, add the vinegar and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Whisk in the oil, add the salt, pepper and coriander. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot. Add the seasoned beef and fry over a moderate heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once.
Remove from the pan and keep warm. 3. Return the pan to the heat and add the meat stock. Bring to the boil for 1 minute, add the dressing and mix thoroughly. 4. Place the salad in a bowl and toss with half the dressing. 5. Place salad in a serving dish. Slice the beef thinly and arrange on top of the salad. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and serve.
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Graham Hughes, President of Drogheda & District Chamber with Patricia Rooney
Describe your day to day role? I oversee the development of the business. My day-to-day duties range from finance to strategy, sales and PR – apart from that I do nothing! What do you love most about your job and how long are you in it? I’m in this role two years now and I love the fact that every day brings a new challenge – in other words no two days are the same. What was your first job – and how much did you earn? My first job was working in Peter Marks in the Town Centre and I was on £24.44 per week. I used to give to my mother £12, and the other £12 was for Lucianos on a Friday night. Your greatest professional achievement? To be elected as President of the Drogheda & District Chamber, of course!
What is the strangest business proposal you ever had? About 10 years ago a local business firm had an external security issue and requested that my company provide a security presence on their site whereby one of our security guards would be hidden in a tree undercover for a 12-hour period... no health and safety issues there! Describe your work style? Direct, focused and fair. What are your pet hates in the workplace? I can’t abide people leaving jobs unfinished and passing the buck. Who do you most admire in business? Anyone who can survive in business for more than 20 years has to be admired. The most valuable lesson you have learnt over the years? Loyalty pays. Has the current economic climate changed your spending habits? Yes, but not my wife’s!
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Following on from the AGM & Summer Social, the Drogheda & District Chamber would like to announce that Graham Hughes, from Outsource Support Services is their new President. Graham outlined in his acceptance speech …. “…..I will work hard with my Chamber Council, elected representatives and local authorities on getting Drogheda back on the map and in doing so we will protect jobs locally, create jobs locally, strengthen our local economy, encourage inward investment and most importantly protect our town.”
The Chamber is looking forward to an exciting time ahead with many dates confirmed in the events calendar. We are currently working on upcoming Connect 4 Lunches and the launch of the Drogheda Business Excellence Awards. With Anne Marie Graham from Healthforce as the new Marketing & Events Chair she is set to have a busy few months ahead with some very exciting new projects in the pipeline. The Chamber will be sure to keep you updated as they progress. The Chamber’s home webpage is set to be relaunched shortly with lots of
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Graham Hughes with Sandra Boyle AIB, Denise Fay Achieve Marketing and Aisling Vaughan AIB
What was the last thing you googled? The city of Rome. We’re heading there on holidays for 12 days shortly and I’m really looking forward to it... What mobile phone do you use and what network are you with? I use an iPhone and I am on the o2 network. Is there any technology you refuse to use? None, I enjoy technology, and would have no fears in using anything. Do you have a mantra in life? No … If you could change anything in the town what would it be? We need to attract some high-end, quality retail units into West St in an effort to re-invigorate the town centre. I’d also like to see the pedestrianisation of West St from the top of Stockwell St up to the bottom of Peter St. We have to work on getting a buzz back into the centre of the town. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I’m lucky that I enjoy what I do so with a little bit of hard work I will be running our company, but on a much larger scale.
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To join the Chamber contact 041 9833544 or visit www.droghedachamber.com.
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International Festival for Irish Harp Thursday, July 1st, 8.30pm, An
Grianán, Termonfechin The five-day festival comes to an end with ‘Old Friends’ – a gala concert presented by Cairde na Cruite. It features harpers Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Helen Davies, sean nós singer Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin, Liam Ó Floinn playing the uilleann pipes, Paddy Glackin on the fiddle and bodhrán player Mel Mercier. They will be joined by the festival harp tutors with specially arranged harpers’ music celebrating 25 years of An Chúirt Chruitireachta. Tickets €15, concessions €10, www.droichead.com
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10 Dates with Mad Mary by Yasmine Akram,
Friday, July 30th, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts Centre In advance of playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Calipo Theatre returns for one night only with their hit show about Mad Mary. Fresh out of prison Mary McArdle discovers everything has changed: all the old gang has grown up, and the only thing she has to look forward to is being bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding. But even this comes at a price – she has to find a date for the big day ... and preferably one who’ll wear a suit that matches her dress! Tickets €15, www.droichead.com
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Saturday, July 3rd, 7.30pm, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge Estate This magical evening is simply the best in family entertainment as flitting fairies, forest bound lovers and raucous tradesmen on a mission to present a a play, all join to create the perfect summer’s evening entertainment on the front lawn of the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre. This play is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare and younger members of the family are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up as woodland fairies and elves! Tickets €15 (adults), €10 (child/ students), €40 (family), www. droichead.com
We Have All the Time in the World
by artist Fiona Dowling, Wednesday, July 7th, 10am-5pm, Droichead Arts Centre Autobiographical paintings, cats and dogs, laughing Buddhas, painted TVs, home crafts… all are part of the world that Fiona has created for this exhibition on love and happiness. Fiona likes to create whimsical poetic alternatives to the mainstream way and pace of life. For this she uses media that are warm, fluffy, colourful, joyful, surprising and often time consuming. We have all the time in the world: time to make things with our hands, time to meditate in front of the TV, time to remember childhood walks... So it’s time to slow down and be touched! Admission free
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Pride and Prejudice, Sunday, July 18th, 7.30pm, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge Estate Take a step back in time as Jane Austen’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters follow the quest for true love. Amongst misunderstandings, mistakes and miscommunications, the two girls must fight for the men they love until Elizabeth can finally surpass her prejudices to see past the proud exterior of the enigmatic Mr Darcy. After all, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife… Tickets €15 (adults), €10 (child/students), €40 (family), www.droichead.com 42
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Monday, July 19th, 8.30pm, Westcourt Hotel He was born in Louisiana – but Robert Mizzell has made his home in Ireland for over a decade. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here and is now one of the top country artists in Ireland. This Drogheda gig, featuring his band The Country Kings promises to be an energy-filled show and will feature hits songs such as ‘Say You Love Me’ and ‘Thanks a Lot’. Tickets €15 are on sale at the hotel reception
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Dates for your diary Drum @ 10pm. €10 The Punt: Live Music McHughs: Subway Sounds. Late Bar. Fusion: O Emperor Boyne Valley Hotel: Drogheda Flower Club Flower Show @ 6.30pm The Gallops, Julianstown: 90’s Night
Harpers from all over Ireland and abroad will gather to discuss their vision for the Irish harp. ‘Téada agus Scéalta’ 8.30pm - Welsh and Irish harp traditions will intertwine in a concert with Paul Dooley and Robin Huw Bowen, followed by storytelling.
Day – Bouncy Castle & Obstacle Course TL T: Concert Hall & Theatre: B VIVA Bucks Fizz & Boney M. Tickets €35 Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street Gallery: We have all the Time in the world by artist Fiona Dowling. An exhibition on love and happiness. An Grianan, Termonfeckin: Runs until Friday 6th August 2010. Keynote address from the Minister Boyne Valley Hotel: Family Fun 10am-5pm. Admission: FREE for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Day – Bouncy Castle & Obstacle Bellewstown Racecourse: Mary Hanafin TD followed by ‘The Course Bellewstown Racing Festival Musical Feast’ @ 8.30pm. This concert Scotch Hall Shopping Centre by An Grianan, Termonfeckin: International Festival for Irish Harp. will be recorded by RTÉ Lyric FM. the Riverside River Lights presented Tickets: Tel. 01-6768998 or 087by SOSAD Ireland. A night of 2800390 remembrance for all the victims of D Hotel: Carlsberg Comedy Club Beaulieu House: Fáilte isteach suicide, their families and their friends presents Andrew Maxwell live Harper Laoise Kelly will launch the @ 7pm followed by DJ till late. Tickets: festivities, performing with harper The Gallops, Julianstown: Live O’Raghallaighs GFC Clubhouse: €18.50 Gráinne Hambley and Scottish harper Music 6pm-8pm Fundraising Race Night in aid of McPhails: The Enemies William Jackson @ 8pm. Booking is McPhails: Liam Byrne – Christy Juvenile Football. First Race 9pm Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation essential - space is limited. Moore Tribute sharp. All are Welcome. Admission Augustinian Church: Samba Mass Classes. Improvers 8pm-9pm. FREE Intermediates 9pm-10pm. Salsa Club 1.15pm d Hotel: Launch of the Samba from 10pm. Class: €10 Class + Club: Droichead Arts Centre, Barlow George’s Street, West Street, Festival 2010 @ 5pm with Samba €10 Club: €5. Contact Frank 087Shop Street, Scotch Hall: Carnival House: Summer Camp Week 1. Mamas in Pyjamas and performance 0613590 Parade @ 3.30pm Monday 5th– Friday 9th. 10am by Old Abbey Dance Studio pupils. The Gallops, Julianstown: Karaoke -2.30pm daily. Tickets €85. Aged Scotch Hall, Waterfront: Music by Joe Kearns An Grianan, Termonfeckin: Cairde 8-10yrs. This week long programme Performances @ 4.30pm Redz: Comedy Club from 8pm na Cruite presents ‘Old Friends’ – d Hotel: Craiceann @ 6pm involves a series of 5 workshops McHughs: Metallicia. Late Bar. Gala Festival concert @ 8.30pm McPhails: Happy City @ 6pm exploring: Storytelling, Felt-making, Mc Phails: Samba Mamas in Drumming, Clowning and Visual Pyjamas @ 6pm - The Urban Fires Maracatu Ilha Brilho @ 7pm - Arco Iris @ 8pm Arts. with kora master Sadjo Sissokho @ Bellewstown Racecourse: McPhails: Rapscallion McPhails: The Monday Club 6.30pm - Samba Cuisle @ 8.30pm Bellewstown Racing Festival – The Punt: Seisiun TL T: Concert Hall & Theatre: Kid Essential Drogheda Ladies Day McPhails: Vertigo Kast Showcase @ 7pm. Please note Purple Room: Biko @ 10pm. €8 D Hotel: Bellewstown Races – Family Tickets can only be purchased entertainment by the Enemies and Redz: Brazilian Grooves with DJ Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation through The Box Office on 041Rico @ 10pm special guest Mickey Jo Harte. Tickets Classes. Total Beginners 8pm-9pm. 9878560. €10/€15 incl booking fee. on sale at reception Purple Room: Cachimbo and guests CityNorth Hotel: After Bellewstown Bachata 9pm-10pm. Contact Frank 087-0613590 (gala album launch) @ 10pm.€8 Droichead Arts Centre: Races join us for ‘Who’s Eddie?’ Foleys Bar: Traditional Music City North Hotel: Love Yourself Workshops in African and Cuban McPhails: Tenderhoox – Feel Good. Holistic Workshop percussion @ 10am - Poetry with a based on the teachings of Louise Beat @ 3pm McPhails: The Enemies Hay. Contact: 087-7716515. Email: Bolton Square & Town Centre: Battle of the Boyne Visitor Boyne Valley Hotel: Des Smith mindbodykarma@gmail.com Mad Hatters @ 11am Centre, Oldbridge Estate: A Foundation BBQ in the Gardens The Gallops, Julianstown: Live West Street: Samba Cuisle @ 12 Midsummer Night’s Dream. Time: Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation noon - Craiceann @ 12.30pm - Happy Music 6pm-8pm 7.30pm. (Gates Open: 6.30pm). Classes. Improvers 8pm-9pm. City @ 1pm - Mundo Capoeira @ Duration: 2hrs 15mins. Aged: 7yrs Intermediates 9pm-10pm. Salsa Club 1.30pm - Arco Iris @ 2pm - Samboeire + Tickets: €15 Adults, €10 Child / from 10pm. Class: €10 Class + Club: McPhails: The Monday Club @ 2.30pm - Samba Mamas in Pyjamas Students, €40 Family Ticket (2 adults €10 Club: €5. Contact Frank 087The Punt: Seisiun @ 3pm & 2 children). Tickets on sale from 0613590 An Grianan, Termonfeckin: Barbican Theatre: Bateria Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Teach lán na gCruitirí - Kathleen workshop @ 4pm Street Tel.: 9833946 Loughnane, harp, will be joined McPhails: Morro 16 @ 6pm - Canta Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell d Hotel: The Enemies by seannós singer Seosaimhín Ní Brasil @ 7pm - Arco Iris @ 8pm Street: Saturday Summer Camp McPhails: Catch 22 Bheaglaoich and Janet Harbison, harp (3rd, 10th and 17th). Aged: 5-7yrs. McPhails: Juicer. Late Bar. with her harp orchestra, followed by a Making kites to fly during the bright Hanrattys: Happy City @ 6.30pm Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell TL T: Concert Hall & Theatre: Kid traditional harp session @ 8.30pm summer days. 10am-12pm. Street: Saturday Summer Camp (3rd, Kast Showcase @ 7pm. Please note Bellewstown Racecourse: 10th and 17th). Aged: 5-7yrs. Mime Family Tickets can only be purchased Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Bellewstown Racing Festival and Storytelling exploring stories and through The Box Office on 041The Punt: Greyhound Night Out Classes. Total Beginners 8pm-9pm. characters with and without words. 9878560. €10/€15 incl booking fee. McHughs: Aslan. Tickets: €21 Bachata 9pm-10pm. Contact Frank 10am-12pm. La Vida: Kaleb Soares @ 8pm McPhails: Seducers. Late Bar. 087-0613590 Droichead Arts Centre: What’s all d Hotel: Salsa Night with Mangeira Foleys Bar: Traditional Music the drama about? Come see by joining and DJ Rico @ 10pm An Grianan, Termonfeckin: ‘The Droichead Youth Theatre. 10 week Boyne Valley Hotel: Family Fun Purple Room: Afro Eire and Beat ‘n’ Irish Harp: future directions?’ -
TL T: Concert Hall & Theatre: Abba Forever. Tickets €25 Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street: The Miser (Moliere’s comedy) presented by The Lyric Theatre in partnership with the Ulster Bank @ 8.30pm. Tickets: €18/€16 Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. Improvers 8pm-9pm. Intermediates 9pm-10pm. Salsa Club from 10pm. Class:€10, Class + Club: €10 Club: €5. Contact Frank 0870613590 McPhails: The Enemies McHughs: Ceili – Music by Treskel Redz: Salsa Fever with DJ Rico
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- Tom McCourt Best thing about being a horse trainer: I suppose it’s the satisfaction in seeing your horses win. At the end of the day that’s what keeps the job ticking over and gives everyone a lift! Best horse you ever trained: Rainbow Dash was a great horse; he won at the Curragh on Derby Day. He retired last year but I had him from when he was three years old. Copper Dock is another good horse and we’re hoping to win something decent with him this year. Best race you ever won: Zhukhov won a premier handicap at the Curragh the year before last which carried a big prize of €40,000 for the winner.
Curragh in 2003. It was a good weekend to say the least! Best way to unwind: A few drinks and something to eat in Whytes in Stamullan.
Best tips for Bellewstown this July: Grantsville, Spring Hawk, Giants Slalom, and Quai Du Roi. Quaiu Du Roi won in Bellewstown the year before last and has a very good chance this year. Best advice you ever achieved: Keep yourself in the best company and your horses in the worst! Best achievement: Having two winners – Rainbow Dash and Raining – at the Derby meeting in the 46
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Best thing about living in Stamullen: It’s quiet and very convenient to everywhere.
Best read: The Racing Post, that’s as far as I go reading.
Best childhood memory: Going to Galway races with my dad, Tommy. Not a year went by that we missed.
Best film: I haven’t been to the cinema in the last 10 years and the last film I saw was Titanic, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Best jockey: Ben Curtis, he rides all my horses on the flat. I’d class him a very good up and coming jockey. He’s still an apprentice but has a big future. Best race meeting: Galway, without a doubt! I’ve been going there since I could walk. My father never missed Galway; it’s the Cheltenham of Ireland. The buzz of it is incredible.
weekends away. My favourite haunt is the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan – it’s a great place to switch off from everything.
Best snack: I’ll eat anything! Best drink: A pint of Bulmers. Best restaurant: Whytes in Stamullen. I like a steak but if there’s duck or venison on the menu I’d go for them instead. Best hideaway: I’m not a sun worshipper so we like to go for quiet
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