August 2011 by Anglo Printers

Essential Drogheda’s FREE Social, Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine

Vol 2. Issue 10. - August 2011

Drogheda

ISSN 2009-2733

Dickie Rock ‘Not breaking America is my greatest regret’

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This Month in

E Social

E events

E Out & About

E Business

6,7 Drogheda’s nightlife in pictures

Essential Drogheda

24 Boyne Valley Wedding Showcase

8,20-21,36 Not-to-be missed events

E Real Life

4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without… 11 What We’re Reading... Summer’s most popular page turners

E interview

9 Dickie Still Rocks... E chats to the showband legend Dickie Rock

22 Know Your Rights Dermot Monahan answers your legal queries 30 Small talk with Catherine Morgan, proprietor of Biofresh Skincare

E Exteriors

26 Simply Splashing How to create a water feature in your garden

E Interiors

28 Sophistication Made Easy Niamh Carter takes inspiration from the French

E Beauty

14 Bright Is Right How to pull off the colour blocking trend

E property

29 5 Steps to Renting Out Your House

E Fashion

16-17 Fine Fillies Glam outfits at the ready for Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day

E Tech

18 Olympus Dream Terry Collins reviews the SZ-30MR digital camera

E Drive

E Food

32 Let There Be Hake Signature dishes from The Pheasant’s new menu

E Arts & Culture

34 What’s on in August 36-37 Event Guide Dates for your diary

E feature

19 Behind The Wheel & Bike Torque

38 The Best of Everything with Edward Kennedy who represented Ireland in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens

E Weddings

23-24 Local couples say ‘I do’

editor’s letter ell, the weather didn’t let us down

at Bellewstown Races – and neither did the ladies! They came in their droves in the hope of being crowned Essential Drogheda’s Best Dressed Lady – and even the punters were smiling when celebrity judge and model Georgia Salpa arrived dressed to the nines! A massive congratulations goes out to our cover girl Maura Collins who stole the show in a Fifties-inspired navy and cream ensemble. For all the glamour from the day, see pages 20 & 21. There’s no doubt Irish singer and born entertainer Dickie Rock has been around the block and back many times. On page 9, he recalls the last time he cried and why he’s no stranger to a spot of housework! The slump in the property market means more house owners are considering renting their homes instead of losing money in a sale (that’s if they can even find a buyer!). On page 29, Colin Lenahan of Nest shares his top five tips for renting. Enjoy your read

Carmel Riggs Editor

On the Essential Best Dressed Lady Maura Collins with judge Georgia Salpa at Bellewstown Races Cover:

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Can’t get through the month without . . . Claudia Werner selects the

School of

Rock

best of what August has to offer

Letting the budding rock star at home get it out of their system! The Song School is the place to be for youngsters between 12 and 18 who are interested in the music business from writing or recording songs, making videos or learning about the ‘techy’ stuff. The school will run from Monday, August 8th to Thursday, August 11th in the Droichead Arts Centre from 10am-4pm daily, plus 7pm-8pm on Thursday. Tickets are €95. Early booking is advised.

Photo call

Eyeing up some local beauty spots at Essential photographer Eric O’Neill’s new photo exhibition. The black and white photos will go on display from Saturday, August 20th in the local library on Stockwell Street and will feature local places of interest around the stunning Boyne Valley with our wee town at its core. The photo exhibition is part of the annual Heritage Week celebrations that will see a variety of cultural events taking place all across town from 20th-28th August.

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Taking the hassle out of waxing. Threading, the middle eastern method of facial hair removal is less common in the West for removing hair at the root as rows of stray hairs are literally yanked out with twists of a cotton thread. But it’s fast, neat, and easier on the skin than waxing or plucking – and results can last up to two to four weeks. For this month only, Boston Beauty Bar, Scotch Hall is offering Essential Readers 50% OFF any threading treatments. Call 041-9809274 and mention Essential now to avail of this fantastic deal!

I am Wall

Building a human wall! Join other local volunteers to form a great human town wall in the biggest ever celebration of Drogheda’s extensive medieval heritage, which is also hoped to raise much-needed funds for local charities. The event will take place on Sunday, August 21st from 11.30am to 12.30pm and will be broadcast live with up to 2,000 people expected to join in. If you are interested in taking part contact the Droichead Arts Centre, Barlow House on 041-9875140

Scarecrow Day

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Food for thought

Tickling your taste buds at the Drogheda Food Festival which takes place from August 12th-14th! There will be a large farmers’ market with cookery demonstrations, a roasted hog and sumptuous taster plates with yummy relishes and jams, cheeses, pastries, homemade ice creams and much more. Local cafes and restaurants will prepare special menus for the day and Drogheda’s pubs will feature a Beer Trail and a Barpersons’ Race. Go on… you know you want to!

Getting the kids doing something productive this summer! Farmer Bill needs extra scarecrows to protect his crops and children are invited to enter the competition for the scariest home-made scarecrow for Scarecrow Day at Newgrange Farm. The judges – consisting of Farmer Bill and visitors on the day – will give their verdict to the anticipated crowds between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. So dress ’em up as scarecrows and make your way to Newgrange Farm on Saturday, 20th August, 2.30pm. www. newgrangefarm.com

The Party: Oars of Hope Benefit night The Place: Westcourt Hotel 2 The People:

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1 Sinead Egan and Pamela Finegan 2 Linda Carter, Carol Meehan and Glenda Carter 3 Helen Byrne-Jacob and Sabrina Finegan 4 Michelle Carroll and Jackie Kelledy

The Party: John Boyle O’Reilly Society Awards The Place: Mansion House, Dublin The People: 1 Niamhin O’Dowd and Megan Byrne

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2 Cllr Michael O’Dowd, Niall O’Dowd and Minster Fergus O’Dowd

The Party: SJ McArdle CD Launch The Place: Droichead Arts Centre The People: 1 SJ McArdle and

Josh Johnston 2 Geraldine and Gerry Simpson 3 Christy Leech, Judy McNamara, Aisling O’Connor and Aongus MacAmhlaigh

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The Party: Garden Party The Place: An Grianán The People: 1 Mairead McGuinness MEP and ICA President Ann Maria Dennison 2 Oliver and Eileen Tully 3 Vivienne Keenan and Eileen Broughall 4 Sharon Murray and Stella Hardy

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Social

The Party: Niall Finglas’s 21st The Place: The Black Bull The People: 1 Nigel Bohill,

Declan Clinton, Niall Finglas, Alan Gardiner and Colm Daly 2 Megan Martin and Niamh Gardiner 3 Dawn Finegan, Ellie Delaney and Sarah Rice

The Party: Jeni Murphy’s 30th The Place: Fusion The People:

The Party: Jennifer Latlie’s 40th The Place: Mellifont Park The People:

1 Niamh Reynolds and Patrica Hanratty 2 Paul and Diana Kelly with Jeni Murphy and Dec McGuinness 3 Suzanne Murphy, Ruth and Edel Matthews and Yvonne Reid

1 Jean McDonnell and Fiona McGuirk 2 Barry and Geraldine Sullivan 3 Bertrand and Jennifer Latlie

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The Party: Sosad Appreciation Night The Place: McPhails The People: 1 Clinton and Maria

Gallagan with Andrena and Tom Doggett 2 Natalie Kelly and Karen Wall 3 Sarah O’Brien and Sophie Sezmeck

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E Drogheda

Out & about

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Bru 1 Suzanne, Lizzie and Samantha Gavin 2 Sinead Martin and Meline Strong 3 Rebecca and Laura O’Brien

Earth Nightclub

1 Sophie Doherty, Hannah Hughes, Sarah Clayton-Lee and Jessica Kearns 2 Ciaran Brady and Hannah Byrne 3 Melissa, Ciara and Sinead Finlay 4 Laura Kelly, Katie Kellegher and Amy McKeown

The Purple Room 1

1 Grace Smith, Niamh Flanagan and Paula Murphy 2 Gloria Hardwick with Santinia and Tina Brodigan 3 Paddy Johnson and Michelle McDonagh 4 Bea and Lindsey O’Brien

E Drogheda

interview

Dickie

I’m most proud of... my family. My wife Judy and my six children mean everything to me.

Eurovision in 1966 – we came fourth that year.

If time travel was possible, I’d go... back to America in the 1800s when the States was opening up. I love the whole history of that era. I know there was a lot of tragedy My artistic hero is... Frank Sinatra and war then too but the idea of people coming – he was a beautiful singer with a from all over the world to start over is inspiring. non-gimicky voice. The length of The time of Columbus was incredible too. time he was in showbusiness was fantastic and he unsurpassed all You wouldn’t know it but I’m very good at... Entertaining audiences for nearly 50 – he was the real artist of housework! I don’t mind hoovering and cleaning – years, Dickie Rock made his name with others it comes naturally to me. I like to leave things tidy popular music. the Miami Showband touring Ireland and clean, and like my father Joseph I always clean The perfect cup of tea is... and England in the sixties and seventies. when I make it myself! I like up after meals. If I lost everything in the morning... I’d be a strong cup of tea. I hate it Carmel Riggs talks to the legendary devastated, particularly after working so hard all when people pour loads of singer ahead of his show in An Grianán milk into it as then you can’t your life and you were at an age that you didn’t have the time to get it back. taste the actual tea. I never drink I knew I wanted to be a singer when... herbal teas and whenever we go to I was a young lad on stage with an The best day of my life so far was... the day I Spain I have to have a box of Barry’s amateur variety group. I started to get married Judy. We’ve been together 43 years and Tea packed in the suitcase. a reaction from the crowd and I loved I’m honoured that she has chosen to spend her life it! I loved singing and performing and with me. Home is... where I’m happy and once on stage I was confident comfortable. But I don’t necessary mean and extroverted. Something my house, it can be anywhere I am with Dickie Rock will be performing at An Grianán, just changes me on stage, my wife and kids. No matter where I’ve travelled Termonfeckin on Saturday, August 27th, tickets €25 and it’s the same today. But to, Ireland will always be becoming a singer just sort of home. I think when you’re happened really! from a small place as opposed to a large cosmopolitan Music at home when I was city you become even more a boy was... Bing Crosby, Al attached to it. Jolson and any other popular music of the day. My mother had a lovely The last time I cried... was voice and she always encouraged me to learn when my mother Julia died Playmates music and learn an instrument, but I never had eight years ago. We were very the patience. The Al Jolson Story had a great close as was the whole family. montessori influence on me at that time. When she died it hit me that I used to get annoyed... about the major successes of quite untalented people in this business. Over the years a lot of people have become successful without really having the talent to support it. It’s not something I worry too much about these days though.

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If I wasn’t a showman I’d be... a tradesman of sorts. I was an apprentice welder before I started singing with the Miami Showband. I was quite good at it too! My most important life lesson has been... to remember that you’re going to get older. It’s important to look after your health from a very young age because it will stand to you later on in life.

all of a sudden this person that you’ve known right back to your earliest memory is gone, never to talk to again. She was 88 when she died. She wasn’t sick which was great, she died of old age. My greatest regret... was never to have had a worldwide hit record. Back then it was very difficult for a solo artist from such a small country like Ireland to break America. I also regret not having won the

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Established in 1993, Playmates Montessori School is located in Bachelors Lane just off Shop Street. The school is open from 8.45am – 1.00pm Monday to Friday with the Montessori running from 9.00-12.30pm.

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Real Life Eimear Collins, Five Oaks ‘My favourite book is called “Why We Don’t Talk” by Sheila Kumar. It’s a collection of short stories that is very light hearted and so easy to read; I dip in and out of it every now and again. I don’t read as much as I’d like to because I don’t have the time anymore. I love reading because it’s a break away from reality.’

Conor Cusack, Tullyallen ‘I’m just finished reading “Private” by James Patterson for the first time. I couldn’t put it down; it’s a thriller and a real page turner. It only took me two days to read. When I’m on holidays I love reading because I don’t have the time to read when I’m at home.’

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Whether it’s a gutsy thriller or a fiery romance, Essential readers share their favourite page turners this summer... By Katie Kierans Emily Swords,

Drogheda ‘I love books like “The Twilight Saga” and “The Vampire Diaries”, anything with horror or vampires. I’m not into love stories so these types of books are perfect because there’s romance but they’re so different from your typical romance novel. I love reading, I read every night.’

Drogheda ‘I can read “Dustbin Baby” over and over again. It’s a funny book. My favourite author is Jacqueline Wilson because she brings you into another world. I love reading because I can spend time by myself.’

Martin Hoey,

Clogherhead ‘I’m not really into reading but I like “The Da Vinci Code”. It’s interesting and really hard to put down. Books like this one are so believable that they make you re-think things, I enjoy that.’

Jacqui Roberts,

Laytown ‘I’ve just finished reading “When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat” by John Harricharan for the fifth time. It’s a short but really good spiritual book. I also love “You Cannot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought – A Guide to Positive Thinking”. I love books that have meaning.’

Ryan Evans,

Monasterboice ‘I don’t read a lot but I’ll read “Bear Grylls Survival Guide” again and again. It’s a book that gives you tips on survival in the wild, etc. I like camping so I enjoy reading this book for helpful tips.’

Adam Wall, Riverbank ‘“Manga” is my favourite book. It’s a weird Japanese comic book. I love reading the comics online, and I keep reading them over and over.’

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An Grianán Harvest & Heritage Fair Saturday 27th August, 11am - 7pm

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ollowing on the great success of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association first ever Easter Fair, held in partnership with Love Irish Food, the ICA is set to host another great event in August! The ICA is again partnering with Love Irish Food to celebrate Heritage Week with a Harvest and Heritage Fair on August 27th in An Grianan, Termonfeckin. With traditional carnival games, vintage cars, heritage craft and local food producer stalls, competitions and raffles, the Harvest and Heritage Fair will have something for every member of the family! The ICA Harvest and Heritage Fair will be a great outing for the whole family – bring the kids and stay all day! For the adults and even teens, there will be stalls with crafts from our talented An Grianán mentors, from beading to embroidery to lacework. And for the kids, we’ll have bouncy castles along with traditional carnival games like our grandparents used to play! Try your hand at the coconut shy and wellie throwing to win fun prizes! Throughout the day, Love Irish Food producers will be available for you to sample products and learn about how they produce such great Irish products. There will be competitions throughout the day for children and adults, as well as a produce contest. Give us a ring if you’d like to enter your prize-winning produce – everything

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site, as well as soft drinks for the kids. Tables will be set up outside under our trees, strewn with fairy lights, so you can relax and eat your meal with your family and neighbours, listening to the live music playing in the background. For evening entertainment, the one and only Dickie Rock will be performing a live concert in An Grianán’s walled garden from 8pm, playing the favourite songs we all know to sing along, as well as hits from his new album released earlier this year. Tickets to the concert are €25 per person and they are available from An Grianán (041 982 2119), but they’re selling fast, so get yours soon! And when you buy your ticket to the concert, you get a great discount for Dickie Rock’s best-selling autobiography – only €5 with your ticket purchase! And to top off the evening, we’ll be having a fireworks display directly after the concert. What a fun way to celebrate Heritage Week with a day of activities and fun for your whole family! An Grianán is looking forward to welcoming its neighbours from the Drogheda community and around the country for a wonderful day out!

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from courgettes to carrots to jam! While you’re visiting An Grianán, have a wander around our 88 acres. Explore our tennis courts, garden centre, vegetable patch, and walking trails. The An Grianán estate will be open for cookery demonstrations and for you to explore the building. Many people are surprised to find out that the estate has a full dining room, beds for 90 people, a bar and lounge, a basketball court, and lots of classrooms! Come, explore, and find out what An Grianán has to offer you or your family! Our newly opened Tea Rooms will be open all day for teas, coffees, paninis, quiches, salads and delicious treats baked right on the premises. But you’ll want to save room for gourmet burgers and sausages hot off the barbecue from Bar-B-Choo. That’s right, the barbecue is in the shape of a miniature train – your kids will love it! Bar-B-Choo will be providing gourmet burgers and sausages for lunch for only €5 per person, and from 7pm steak dinners will be available for only €10 per person. When dinner-time comes around, wine and beer will be available from our bar on

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Beauty

t h g i r s i T h Brig mer’s hottest trend – Colour blocking make-up is sumpu f the look Emma Woods shows how to ll of

olour blocking is all over the catwalk and our high Colour Block like a PRO streets this summer but it’s not just in our clothing that we can flaunt this trend... current eye-shadows, lipsticks and Balance the look: Unless your blushers are also exhibiting this style with very influential feature focus is the lips, results! then play down and It’s time to stand out from the crowds and some of fashion’s biggest, boldest and loudest trends – electric colour, simplify your eyes with just one simple lashing graphic prints, maxi lengths and bright white – are leading of mascara. This look the way. There’s certainly no room for modesty as eyes go is extremely chic in the modern for summer and pastels give way to colour blocked fashion capitals and is brights. On the catwalk for summer 2011, Dior did brilliant worn with extremely blues and Loewe worked the look with lashings of ripe bright bold pieces of orange. Perfect for making the ultimate statement! clothing to complement the make-up focus, be it the eyes or lips!

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MAC Eye-shadows in Chrome Yellow (pictured below left), Orange, Electric Eel, Sushi Flower & Jewel Blue – these, I can assure you will apply and stay on in their true colour, add paints such as Jade Eye and Royal Wink under the eye-shadow with strict lines in the shape you want around the eye for even more intensity! €15 each, available at MAC Cosmetics, Brown Thomas, Grafton St, Dublin 2, tel: 016171177 for mail order.

Keep it in the family: Remember you are blocking tones, therefore you want to keep the tones and textures extremely similar, in most cases, you may only need one intense tone to give you the effect you need! As tempting as mixing and matching may be, shades that complement each other are the way to go with this trend. Stick to colours in the same spectrum and layer it heavy for brilliantly bright blinkers.

Be bold: A mix of hot pink, tangerine, lemon yellow, jungle green and cobalt blue made eyes pop on the spring/summer front row. Rarely did one colour stand alone; instead, they were blocked together for maximum impact. You won’t need a blending brush for this technique, instead swap soft and smoky for sharp edges and harsh lines. Really saturate your colours and pat powdered shadows intensely with a flat brush all over the eyelid.

GOSH! Nail Polishes retail at €8.50 each in a number of stockists across Drogheda and the surrounding areas, and can also be found in A|Wear, Scotch Hall. GOSH! is really rocking this trend and are full of colour blocked tones such as yellow, blue, green, pink and orange... perfect to keep your nails looking groomed and en vogue this summer! Lipsticks are another way to really carry this look, fabulous fuschia pinks, sexy fire engine reds and classy carroty orange tones complete the palette. I’ve seen colour blocking on the lips this season so extreme where two tones are worn on the lips, contradicting tones are worn on the top and on the bottom lip! Another tip I will give is to slick on the darker colour on both lips to act as base, before adding the brighter colour on the top lip. Shades for colour blocking lip tones can be found in Maybelline, Rimmel, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurant. Lipsticks range from €4.80 for Maybelline and Rimmel and €28 for Dior and YSL. What is cranio saral therapie? Karen, Drogheda

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Fashion

Fine fillies It’s time to get your glam outfits planned and strut your stuff (again!) at the Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day at Bellewstown Races on August 18th. To impress celebrity judge Sinead Desmond, simply follow stylist Caroline McElroy’s rules to perfect race day fashion

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lthough you may think race day dressing is similar to wedding attire, they both are really different stories altogether. Dressing up to the nines, killer heels, glamorous accessories and bold colours all play their part in any Ladies Day. But while it’s important to dress in something you feel comfortable in, celebrity judge and TV3 presenter Sinead Desmond is looking for ‘stylish ladies with personality at Bellewstown this month’. ‘Individuality is important, don’t be afraid to express your personality,’ she says. ‘I like to see ladies who have used creativity and imagination as oppose to the power of their wallet. I love rediscovered, customised pieces that have a story. I’m a big fan of a hat and it’s important that the hat you choose ties in with your outfit. Finally, a mix of high street and one splurge item works well and remember it’s race day, have fun, dress up and really get into it!’ The best dressed lady at Bellewstown on Thursday, August 18th will receive a €2,000 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland while each of the 10 finalists will receive a €100 shopping spree each for the online retailer. To get your overall look just right, follow these simple rules...

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Bright colours can grab attention but by contrasting or blending colours you can add interest and grab attention. Nude colours were a big hit this year, looking soft and feminine with pastels and also working brilliantly with bold colours.

When wearing a statement head piece be sure to play down the rest of your outfit. Likewise when wearing a statement dress or piece, like a feathered jacket, play down your head wear to something simple and glamorous. Overdoing it can look overworked.

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Feather peeptoe €21, available from September in Penneys, West St

Always add your own twist to an outfit. Accessorising can be a great touch, umbrellas, gloves, rings. Diamonds and pearls are never out of place – again just remember the overall look, don’t go overboard.

Arinna ring €13.50, Accessorize, Scotch Hall

Classic tailoring works well – it has been known that ladies have worn suits to bag the best dressed prize. Again, its accessorising, sophistication and individualism that is the key.

Interest, colour and detail can be added in your footwear and handbags. The rule of both matching is a thing of the past, and sometimes can look a little dated.

Don’t forget to dress for the weather, shivering because you misjudged the weather and wore a flimsy outfit, can ruin your day. So come prepared Case clutch €59, Accessorize, Scotch Hall with your dress mac if necessary!

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What inspired you to get into this field? I am passionate about skincare which I studied, and researched how the skin works and how it needs to be nourished and stimulated with the right ingredients if you seriously want to combat the signs of ageing to look younger. I get great satisfaction looking after the well-being of other women and helping them enhance the Can you give us a brief job description? I am a health and beauty of their skin with our natural director of our Irish operation and look after all products which I use myself. business related tasks like sales and marketing Do you find yourself doing a lot of ‘educational and the management of this store. My main work’ regarding the potentially harmful effects priority is to promote our skincare products of many ingredients used in well-known brands throughout Ireland, helping other women enhance the health and beauty of their skin in a or do you feel people are aware or at least getting more health conscious when choosing natural and safe way. and its people and we wanted to bring something new and stylish to West Street. He is otherwise involved with the manufacturer as they continue to open new stores abroad with 10 more planned in Ireland. West Street has great charm, vibrancy and history and we are very happy to open our first store on this street and be part of its revival.

NEWS

Town of Drogheda Regeneration Policy (TODR) It was straight down to business for the new President of the Chamber, Mr Padraic Kierans, as he began drafting a new ‘Town of Drogheda Regeneration Policy (TODR)’. The objective of this Chamber-led initiative was to present a policy document for change to Drogheda Borough Council, its elected members and our local TDs for consideration and action, having consulted with all the stakeholders and sought the input of all interested business people. In the President’s own words: ‘Never before was there a more important time for Drogheda Chamber as the representative

a particular product? We take this matter very seriously and I have outlined a lot of information on this subject in the ‘News’ section of our website including some educational videos. It surprises me that a lot of women are still not aware of the risks that synthetic beauty products and their ingredients pose to their health. Parabens, especially, are now linked to breast cancer which is very worrying and that’s why our products are paraben free! What is your personal work ethic? Be professional, honest, friendly, focused and work in harmony with your team. Believe in your product, put in the effort and be passionate about your business.

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What advice would you give someone looking to set up their own business? Try to be innovative and think outside the box! Find a niche business opportunity and offer value for money. Start small to begin and be prepared to work hard and every day for many years. Who do you admire most in business? I admire many people in business and more so during these challenging times when one has to work much harder to try and survive. Oprah Winfrey comes to mind. She’s a great talk show host, entrepreneur and billionaire! Away from work how do you find rejuvenation? I enjoy socializing with family and friends and spending time with my beautiful nine-year-old daughter who has also taken an interest in our products. I love to use our facial masks and relax!

Contact the Chamber on 041 9833544, enquiries@droghedachamber.com or visit www.droghedachamber.com

body for all business owners in Drogheda & District. Now more than ever businesses need a strong voice of reason, to put forward the case for improvement of conditions needed to ensure the very best environment for business to be conducted. It is my intention to be that voice and I urge you to join me in my attempt to ensure our voice is heard.’ Padraic kicked off the initiative by meeting and greeting business owners and managers in the Drogheda Town Centre on July 12th in order to seek support and input from stakeholders for the ‘Town of Drogheda Regeneration Policy’ for consideration at a public meeting in September.

Dates for your diary: WHITE COLLAR BOXING 14th October, Westcourt Hotel – if you’re up for the challenge and would like to participate check out our website for details.

DROGHEDA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 19th November, CityNorth Hotel – to get involved and be part of the success enter online via our website.

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Gerry Everitt, head chef at The Pheasant Bar on Duleek Street

Ingredients: 100g piece of Pancetta ham 100g good Irish black pudding 25ml sherry vinegar 8 cherry tomatoes (cut in half) Mixed salad leaves (rocket, spinach, chard) For the Salad Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sherry vinegar Pinch of salt and pepper Method: 1. Make the salad dressing by combining the ingredients. Mix well and set aside. 2. Dice the pancetta and pudding into 15cm even sized pieces and quick-fry to heat on a pan drizzled with olive oil. Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the sherry vinegar to deglaze the pan (take care as this will create steam). 3. Place the washed leaves and tomatoes in a bowl and spoon over the dressing. Place the pancetta and pudding on the salad and serve immediately. 32

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Ingredients: 2 x125g pieces of hake 50g fine breadcrumbs 2 tbsp chopped parsley 25g grated parmesan cheese 25ml olive oil Pinch of salt and pepper Punnet of cherry tomatoes Handful of fresh basil leaves

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Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie

Baked Crusted Fillet of Hake with Tomato and Basil Salsa

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Head Chef Gerry Everitt (far right) with Chef Johnny Burma and Gerry Brady, proprietor of The Pheasant

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC, gas mark 5. 2. Combine the crumbs, parsley, parmesan , olive oil and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well together. Place the fish on a baking tray and spoon over the mix. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crumbs are golden brown. Ensure the fish is cooked through before serving. 3. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Cut the tomatoes in quarters and place in a bow l. Roughly chop the basil leaves and combine with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepp er to taste and stir together. When the fish is cooked spoon the tomato mix onto a plate and plac e the fish gently on top. Serve with steamed or boiled vegetables and potatoes.

Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4 and then grease and line a 20cm by 20cm cake tin. 2. First make the brownie mix in a heatproof bowl. Melt the butter Brownie Mix Ingredients: and chocolate over a pan of barely simmering water. Don’t allow 280g unsalted butter to get too hot and stir until completely melted and combined. Set 170g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) aside to cool. 350g golden caster sugar 3. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, flour and salt and 70g plain flour pour over the cooled chocolate. Mix until smooth. Add the beaten Pinch of salt eggs, vanilla extract and white chocolate pieces and blend until 5 medium eggs (beaten together) shiny and smooth. Pour into the prepared tin and set aside. 2 tsp vanilla extract (not essence) 4. To make the cheesecake mix, whisk the cream cheese, eggs, 100g white chocolate (small pieces) sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Pour carefully and evenly over the brownie mix. Use a fork to create a Cheesecake Mix Ingredients: marbled effect. Push the raspberries randomly into top of the mix. 350g cream cheese 5. Bake for about 40-50 minutes. Check after 35 minutes to see 75g golden caster sugar if the mix is set but still with a slight wobble. Return to the oven 1 tsp vanilla extract if needed until set (ovens vary, some may need longer). Allow to 2 medium eggs cool in the tin covered with tinfoil. Cut into squares and serve with 170g fresh raspberries vanilla raspberry ripple ice cream. Serves 16 (but portions will not be wasted!)

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August

Jedward Carnival Tour 2011, Thursday, August 11th and Friday,

August 12th, 7.30pm, The TLT Concert Hall & Theatre Jedward are back! After the great successes of their last tours and new media hype on the continent after their Eurovision performances in Germany the hyper twins are treating us to their Carnival Tour! Expect plenty of madness – Jedward style! The Grimes twins will be supported both nights by Twist & Pulse from Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets €30, www.thetlt.ie

Annagassan Viking Festival, Friday, August

5th- Sunday, August 7th This year the Annagassan Viking Festival has been reconvened to celebrate both the Celtic and Viking past of Annagassan. A Viking village will be set up in the centre of Annagassan along with a Viking marquee. The festival will be a funfilled family weekend with lots of activities for both children and adults alike, including a Viking Feast on Friday, August 5th at 8pm, a 10k run at 11am on the Saturday, starting from Dillonstown church, Viking battles with the Magnus Viking Group from Co. Down and the Danish Viking group, boat trips, and much more. Visit www.annagassanvikingfestival.ie for the full line-up.

Exhibition: Song of Amergin, Saturday, August 13th - Wednesday, September 14th, Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Highlanes Gallery The Book of Invasions which contains The Song of Amergin, has long inspired writers, artists and musicians from Louis Le Brocquy to the Horseslips. The exhibition includes the work of the Louth Craftmark Designers Network as well as selected Irish artists and shows works of exceptional design and craftsmanship. Admission is free but a suggested donation of €2 is appreciated. There will also be three-day workshops led by exhibiting designers for anyone interested in learning more. The workshops are €5. Find out more on www.highlanes.ie

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Exhibition: The Inconstant Houses – Julia Pallone,

continues until Saturday, August 27th, 10am-5pm, Droichead Arts Centre Gallery French artist Julia Pallone will show a snippet of her work consisting of enchanting drawings and installations in the Droichead Arts Centre this month. The various pieces show a subtle and poetic perspective of the world and will probably stay with you that wee while longer. Admission is free, www.droichead.com

Friends in Low Places – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience, Saturday, August 27th, 8pm, The TLT Concert Hall & Theatre Attention Garth Brooks fans! Friends in Low Places is making a return to the TLT after its electrifying live show last February. The show is fronted by well-known country singer Trevor Smyth and features an array of top-class musicians from around Ireland to make up the eight-piece band. Sing along to classics such as ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’, ‘The Dance’ and many more…Tickets €20, www.thetlt.ie. Heritage Summer Camp, Tuesday, August 23rd-Saturday, August 27th, 10am-2pm, Barlow House, West Street As part of Heritage Week which will be running from Monday 20th until Sunday, August 28th there will be lots of activities on around town and you’d be mad not to avail of them! The Heritage Summer Camp will look after the younger generation (8-12 years) starting on August 23rd-27th with the final staging of a show at 2pm in the Droichead Arts Centre. Tickets for the week are €85 and include lantern making, bone explorations, print-making, pre-historic instrument playing to name just a few. www.droichead.com Heritage Week Gallery Tours, Saturday, August 21st-

Saturday, August 27th, Highlanes Gallery With the Heritage week in full swing why not pop down to the Highlanes Gallery? On August 21st you’re invited to take part in the free tour of the gallery and the Municipal Art Collection starting at 3pm. From Wednesday, August 24th-Saturday, August 27th you’ll be able to enjoy a free tour of the current exhibition led by gallery invigilators starting at 11am. See www. highlanes.ie for details.

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EVENTS Fri 29th July

Sense and Sensibility,

McPhails: The Koozies Salthouse: Live music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Droichead Art Centre: The Castle of my Dreams - A silhouette workshop (5-8 years) 10.30am-12.30pm, tickets €12. Forest & Wolf - Paper Cut Theatre Workshop (9-12 years) 2-4pm, tickets €12 The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music Oars of Hope Rowing Challenge: Starts at 9pm from the Isle of Man to the Boyne River Banks in Drogheda to raise much-needed funds for local charities

Oldbridge House 1 Marie Connell and Breda Wall 2 Sean Connell, Ciaran Flynn and Franklin Fernandes 3 Heather Mason, Ash Baines and Cassandra Hodgers 4 Linda Flynn, James Wall and Antoinette Fernandes

Sat 30th July

The Star Bar: i105-107FM presents the Club Night with DJ Simon Murdock Droichead Art Centre: Lovers – Winners by Brian Friel, 8pm The Thatch Bar: Live music every Sat and Sun McPhails: The Seducers Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith. Late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music Sage & Stone Duleek: Farmers Market The Last Straw, Bettystown: George Michael Tribute Band, €10 The Market Bar: Bank Holiday weekend ‘Battle of the Boyne’ Music with Level 2 and late bar until 2am

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Sun 31st July

The Morning Star: Set Dancing every Sunday The Thatch Bar: Live music every Sat and Sun. McPhails: The Harleys The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Music with Timbuck Two, late bar until 2am The Last Straw, Bettystown: Who’s Eddie, 5.30pm-7.30pm, €5 Droichead Arts Centre: Poetry in Motion presents special guest Kevin Barry. 7.30pm, admission free

Mon 1st August

Bank Holiday Monday

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Last Straw, Bettystown: Michael Jackson Tribute with Anthony O’Hanlon, €10 The Market Bar: Bank Holiday Madness, Cumann De Luain with special guests

Tues 2nd August 3

Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions McPhails: Open Mic night Boyne Valley Hotel: Drogheda Grow It Yourself (GIY) August meeting, topic: How local gardeners can save Irish bees, 7.30pm. Admission is free, all welcome.

Wed 3rd August

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions Scholars Townhouse: Come Dine with Scholars at 8pm. Mystery menu, chosen wine to compliment menu, bottle of wine for designated driver

Thurs 4th August

McPhails: Orion Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions The Pheasant: Table quiz in aid of Niall Mellon Township, 8.30pm, €10pp for a table of 4

Fri 5th August 4

McPhails: Pearl Scam Sarsfields: Bagful of Songs with various singers/songwriters d Hotel: Declan O’Rourke, 8pm, €20 Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Grand finale of music trivia quiz in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Annagassan Viking Festival: A Viking village will be set up in the village of Annagassan along with a Viking marquee. Viking feast starts @ 8pm. The 3-day festival will be a fun-filled family weekend with lots of activities for both children and adults alike. Visit www.annagassanvikingfestival.ie

Sat 6th August

McPhails: The Enemies The Thatch Bar: Live music Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Market Bar: Music by Shiftrate The Last Straw, Bettystown: Joe Dolan Tribute, €10

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Annagassan Viking Festival: 10k Run at 11am starting from Dillonstown Church plus much more activities throughout the day. Visit www.annagassanvikingfestival.ie

Sun 7th August

McPhails: Chris Mooney The Morning Star: Blues Jamming Session in beer garden, weather permitting, 5-7pm The Thatch Bar: Live music The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Music by Just Us The Punt: Traditional music session with Liam Bridgeman, 6-8pm Annagassan Viking Festival: Visit www. annagassanvikingfestival.ie for the full line-up

Mon 8th August

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Cumann De Luian Droichead Arts Centre: Summer Song School, 10am-4pm daily, plus 7pm-8pm Thursday, suitable for ages 12-18, €95 for the week

Tues 9th August

Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions

Wed 10th August

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions Scholars Townhouse: Come Dine with Scholars at 8pm. Mystery menu, chosen wine to compliment menu, bottle of wine for designated driver

Thurs 11th August

McPhails: 2morrow’s Party Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Jedward – The Carnival Tour, 7.30pm, €30

Fri 12th August

McPhails: Shaken Edge Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary mix of music Salthouse: Live music The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music McHughs: Roadhouse Doors, Doors Tribute, late bar TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Jedward – The Carnival Tour, 7.30pm, €30 The Market Bar: Late bar coinciding with the Drogheda Food Festival

Sat 13th August

McPhails: Judge Brothers The Thatch Bar: Live music Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Market Bar: Music by Cliché, late bar 2am

Sun 14th August

The Morning Star: Blues Jamming Session in beer garden, weather permitting, 5-7pm The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Dave Calikes The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Music by The Biz The Punt: Traditional music session with Liam Bridgeman, 6-8pm Collon Parish Hall: Collon Summer Fair/Car Boot Sale, 12noon

Mon 15th August

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions Westcourt Hotel: Country and Western Night, 8.30pm, €15 The Market Bar: Cumann De Luain

Tues 16th August

Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission is free McPhails: Open Mic Night River House: Traditional Irish music sessions

Wed 17th August

Salthouse: Albaquirky Turkeys at 8pm Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music The Highlanes Gallery: Song of Amergin, workshops led by exhibiting designers from the Louth Craftmark for 5-8 year olds 10.45am-1pm and for 9-12 year olds, 1.30pm-3.30pm Scholars Townhouse: Come Dine with Scholars at 8pm. Mystery menu, chosen wine to compliment menu, bottle of wine for designated driver The Market Bar: Bellewstown racing live on the big screen, food and fun as usual Bellewstown Races: First race at 4.35pm

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McPhails: The Enemies Westcourt Hotel: White Collar Boxing event Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music The Highlanes Gallery: Song of Amergin, workshops led by exhibiting designers from the Louth Craftmark for 5-8 year olds 10.45am – 1pm and for 9-12 year olds, 1.30pm – 3.30pm The Market Bar: Bellewstown racing live on the big screen, food and fun as usual Bellewstown Races: Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady, first race at 4.25pm

Fri 19th August

McPhails: Inside Job Salthouse: Live Music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music The Highlanes Gallery: Song of Amergin, workshops led by exhibiting designers from Louth Craftmark for 5-8 year olds 10.45am-1pm and for 9-12 year olds, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Sat 20th August

The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Catch 22 Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Salthouse: Live music Sonairte Laytown: Summer planting for winter eating, carding and spinning - all courses from 10am till 4pm, €60 Drogheda Library, Stockwell Street: Black and white photo exhibition by Essential photographer Eric O’Neill consisting of local places of interest around the Boyne Valley and Drogheda area, runs for a number of weeks The Market Bar: Music by Linda & Paul Darver Castle, Readypenny, Louth: ‘A Murder at the Double D Ranch’, 7pm, includes a murder mystery for guests to solve, BBQ meal, live music, disco and late bar, tickets €50pp; fancy dress preferred, www. murdermystreriesireland.com The Highlanes Gallery: Song of Amergin, workshops led by exhibiting designers from Louth Craftmark for 1316 year olds 10.45am-1pm and for adults, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Sun 21st August

The Morning Star: Blues Jamming Session in beer garden, weather permitting, 5-7pm The Thatch Bar: Live music The Market Bar: Music by Timbuck Two McPhails: Big Generator The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Punt: Traditional music sessions with Liam Bridgeman, 6-8pm The Highlanes Gallery: Walled Town Day, free tour of the gallery and Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, 3pm Slane Castle: Will host its first ever 10m and 5km road races. The 10m (12noon) and 5km runs (12.15pm) will start and finish in the famous grounds of Slane Castle. To see the race routes and further details visit www. slaneac.com

Mon 22nd August

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Cumann De Luain

Tues 23th August

Droichead Arts Centre: Heritage Summer Camp, Barlow House, West Street, 10am-2pm, tickets €85 for week, €20 per workshop. The Highlanes Gallery: Heritage Week Tours, free tours of the gallery and current exhibition led by gallery invigilators, 11am McPhails: Orion McHughs: Aslan, tickets on sale €15 Salthouse: Live music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music Droichead Arts Centre: Heritage Summer Camp, Barlow House, West Street, 10am-2pm, tickets €85 for week, €20 per workshop Boyle’s of Slane: Purple Sessions with Dave Morrissey, Jupe, Tony Healy and Frantic Jack. Free admission, music starts at 9.30pm Beaulieu House: Concert with Desmond Earley (harpsichord), Eoin Dillon (Kila), Graham Watson, Steve Larkin, Daire Bracken and The Tredagh Singers at 7pm. Tickets only €25, pre-book on 0862746153

Friends In Low Places

The Garth Brooks Experience

Sat Aug 27th 8.00pm Tickets €20

Sat 27th August

The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Juicer Sage & Stone, Duleek: Farmers Market, 11am-4pm Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith. Late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Salthouse: Live music Sonairte Laytown: Basket making with willow, 2-day course, 10am till 4pm, €120 TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Friends in Low Places, music of Garth Brooks, 8pm, €20 The Highlanes Gallery: Heritage Week Tours, free tours of the gallery and current exhibition led by gallery invigilators, 11am Droichead Arts Centre: Heritage Summer Camp, Show in DAC Theatre, Stockwell Street, 2pm, €5 An Grianán: Harvest and Heritage Fair, vintage theme – food, amusements, BBQ and more, 11am-7pm, admission free, followed by Dickie Rock concert and fireworks display, tickets €25, B&B options available €35 The Market Bar: Music by Double Take

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Sun 28th August

The Morning Star: Blues Jamming session in beer garden, weather permitting, 5-7pm The Thatch Bar: Live music every Sat and Sun Mc Phails: Electric Avenue The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Music by Gerry & Paul The Punt: Traditional music sessions with Liam Bridgeman, 6-8pm Sonairte Laytown: Basket making with willow, 2-day course, 10am until 4pm, €120 Barocco Bar: Rapscallion

Mon 29th August

The Morning Star: Set Dancing every Sunday The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Monday Club Salthouse: BBQ, 8pm The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Cumann De Luain

The Moscow Ballet presents

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Thurs Oct 13th 8.00pm Tickets €35/€40

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Tues 30th August

Davey Arthur Oct 15th, Mozart’s – The Magic Flute Dec 10th, Brendan Grace Dec 30th, Reeling in the Showband Years Feb 4th

Wed 31st August

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Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission is free Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions River House: Traditional Irish music sessions McPhails: Open Mic Night Droichead Arts Centre: Heritage Summer Camp, Barlow House, West Street, 10am-2pm, tickets €85 for week, €20 per workshop Droichead Arts Centre: Poetry in Motion, special guest Kevin Barry, 7.30pm, admission free Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music Droichead Arts Centre: Heritage Summer Camp, Barlow House, West Street, 10am-2pm, tickets €85 for McHughs: Ardal O’Hanlon, tickets €17 Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions week, €20 per workshop O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions The Highlanes Gallery: Heritage Week Tours, free tours of the gallery and current exhibition led by gallery invigilators, 11am Salthouse: Live music Scholars Townhouse: Come Dine with Scholars at 8pm. Mystery menu, chosen wine to compliment menu, Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary mix of music bottle of wine for designated driver Droichead Art Centre: Abbey Theatre on Tour – B for Baby by Carmel Winters, 8.30pm, tickets €16/€14 McPhails: The Enemies in advance, €18 on the door Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music music sessions

Wed 24th August

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