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Issue 3. Vol 1 - January 2010
ISSN 2009-2733
What’s On Your guide to local events this January
If it happens in Drogheda
it happens in the d LIVE MUSIC
EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT:
THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY
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room only from €59 midweek, call today to check availability on 041 9877700 or book online at www.thedhotel.com
JANUARY “…So Good It Hurts” Followed by DJMetro Till Late Doors Open at 8pm
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FRIDAY 22ND JANUARY THE PAULANER BEER
TRIBUTE SHOW
‘A KINDA MAGIC’ THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY & QUEEN Doors 8.30pm, On Stage 9.30pm, Followed by The Enemies,
DJ & Late Bar: Tickets : €10
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PARTIES AT THE d The ideal venue for birthday parties, christenings, wedding anniversaries, company celebrations etc. book a meal for up to 50 people and the organiser stays free in our penthouse.
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JANUARY BLUES Celebrate the New Year all month long With a complimentary glass of Prosecco With Our Taste of Drogheda Menu from Sundays to Thursdays in January.
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This Month in 4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without…
E Interiors 27 Mastering the Bedroom Turn your haven into a hotel room
E Social 6 - 10 Drogheda’s nightlife in pictures
E Out & About 18, 22, 24, 25 Not-to-be missed events
E Health & Fitness 28 The Detox Myth Do we really need to break the bank on detox products?
E Weddings
E Interview
31-33 Local couples say ‘I do’
12 Funnyman Brendan Grace reveals the secret of his success 46 The Best of Everything with Irish Soccer Legend Gary Kelly
E Tech 34 Go Gadgets
E Real Life 15 What’s Another Year… Readers reveal their new year resolutions
E Food 36 Reach for the Pie Scholars Townhouse Hotel’s award-winning recipes
E Business 38 Small talk with Pat Cooney, MD of Gleeson Group 39 Drogheda Chamber News
E Fashion
16 Boutique Critique E visits Chris Curtis Menswear E Drive 17 Cosy Knits From chunky to figurehugging, don’t be afraid to take a few risks 40 Behind The Wheel & Bike Torque this January
E Arts & Culture
E Beauty 20 Lip Service E’s guide to the best lip glosses in town E Travel 23 Sunny Side Up Sun Holiday Destinations
41 What’s on in January 44 Event Guide Dates for your diary
Competitions 16 Win 2 nights in the g hotel, Galway 23 Your chance to win a fantastic holiday to Morocco
Essential Drogheda
editor’s letter H
appy New Year everyone! The Noughties might be over but what better way to kickstart 2010 than by setting some goals – realistic ones at that! Whether it’s joining the gym or starting a new course, the options are endless. Here at Essential we’re still deliberating our New Year resolutions, but that’s not the case for some of E’s readers who reveal theirs on pg 15. This month, E chats to comedian Brendan Grace ahead of his TLT performance (see pg 12). Also, former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Kelly reveals his best childhood memories on pg 46. While fitness regimes and diets are at the forefront of most people’s minds this January, Laura Armada of Labfitness questions the benefits of expensive detox products on pg 28. Our competitions this month are better than ever with a holiday to Morocco up for grabs and a midweek break in the g hotel, Galway. Congrats go out to last month’s winners Aislinn Trodden, Grange Rath and Catherine Campbell, Clonalvy (see pg 43). Here’s hoping this decade is good to us all!
Carmel Riggs
Editor
On the Cover: Jenny Boland, Gillian Lynch and Lindsay Feary ring in 2010 at the dHotel’s New Year’s Eve Ball
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hot STUFF Feasting your eyes on Drogheda’s firemen, whose charity calendar is still on sale. The proceeds from the calendar are going to Drogheda Special Olympics, the Dermot Kierans Centre and Drogheda Women’s Refuge. Buy yours now for €10 from McDonnell’s Shop, Hardman’s Garden or the Centra Shop, Rathmullan Rd.
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Hitting the shops and taking advantage of the January sales! We might be watching our euros these days but don’t let that stop you indulging in some retail therapy. There are great bargains to be had locally with some retailers giving up to 70 per cent off!
Carmel Riggs selects the best of what January has to offer
Administration: Wendy Smith Tel: 041 98 30297 e: info@essentialdrogheda.com
Photo Contributors: Tony Campbell, Seamus Meehan & Peter McCabe
Retail therapy
Salsa Mania
sa! shoes and learning to Sal Putting on your dancing oth ss for beginners and er A six-week Salsa dance cla y dz from Thursday, Januar levels will take place in Re re mo hone 087-6206372 for 21st at 8pm and 9pm. Telep details.
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Seeing Drogheda’s finest entertainers on stage at the pantomime! Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Drogheda Pantomime Society brings Cinderella to life at the TLT from January 22nd-31st! This is family entertainment at its best. For tickets visit www.thetlt.ie
Poetic justice Reading The Baby’s Not Settling – a collection of 72 poems by local plumber Terry McHugh. This is Terry’s first book and anyone who gets their hands on it is guaranteed a wonderfully poignant read. Available to buy at Eason’s, €15
Social
The Party: Electric Avenue Gig The Place: Westcourt Hotel The People: 1 Audrey Tinsley, Elaine Hamill
and Valeen Murray 2 Karina Kerr and Lorraine Dunne 3 Georgina and Cathal Boyle
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Niamh Reynolds 2 Mickey Joe Harte with Rosa Flannery and Sarah Brady 3 John and Anita Wogan
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The Party: New Year’s Eve Party The Place: The Black Bull The People: 1 Kate Wall, Tom Clancy and Paula
Banks 2 Sean Darcy and Vivienne Lambe 3 Ruth Murphy and Sinead Egan
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Early Bird: 7 days a week till 7pm Only €25 3 course meal from A La Carte Menu
Cocktail Bar with Tapas from €3.50
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Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 5:00pm - 11:00pm Fri - Sat 12:30pm - 11:00pm Sun 12:30pm - 10:00pm
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Social The Party: Sacred Heart Class of ‘99 Reunion The Place: Borzalino Ristorante The People: 1 Caroline Murray and Elaine Townley
2 Jennifer O’Sullivan, Judith Horgan and Sarah-Jane Reilly 3 Sabrina Borza, Tara McMenamon, Lorraine Clifford and Sharon Reilly
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and Maeve Kavanagh of Laurence Town Centre 2 Elaine Doorley and Sallyanne McMahon 3 Louise Kelly and Joanne Thornton
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Social
The Party: Christmas Party Night The Place: Westcourt Hotel The People: 1 Aishling O’Brien, Darren McKenna and
Grace Madizikanda 2 Sinead Ferran and Shalom Coburb 3 Charlene Crossey and Veronica Murphy 4 Mary Fagan, Martha Gerrard and Majella Tiernan
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2 Fergal Kelly, Ruth Wyse, Kathy Patterson and Chris Kelly 3 Robert Patterson and Laura Garrett 4 Catriona and Sinead Kavanagh
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interview
Amazing Grace
Fully recovered from his recent illness, funnyman Brendan Grace reveals the secret of his success to Carmel Riggs
You’ve been performing for 38 years now – what’s the secret of your success? Brendan, how does it feel to be I think the fact that my dubbed ‘the greatest comedian of performance incorporates our generation’? material that is suitable for all the It is very flattering and a great family is a major factor and I also honour to be held in such high try to change my material on a esteem by so many people. regular basis.
50% -70% OFF all Sale Stock 12 Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel: 041 - 9846226 Fax: 041 - 9846227 www.chriscurtis.ie info@chriscurtis.ie
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Where do you get the inspiration for your material? Sometimes every day events and current affairs and various observations on life in general. Also, occasional observations at the expense of my family and my dear wife, Eileen. The crafty schoolboy ‘Bottler’ is one of your most famous characters, but which of your alter egos do you enjoy playing the most? I dearly love playing Bottler (pictured right) the naughty Dublin schoolboy who was really me in my school-going days. I also love playing the drunk ‘Father of the Bride’ which is my most requested piece. What is your most memorable performance to date? I think my return to the Gaiety in 2001 after an interval of a few years was very memorable because the seven-night run was pre-sold in record time and I got a wonderful welcome back to my native Dublin.
Who is your biggest influence? There were many in the comedic field. I really loved and admired comedians such as Tommy Cooper and Les Dawson in Britain; Jackie Gleeson and Jack Benny in America and Hal Roach and the late Jimmy O’Dea in Ireland. What is the proudest moment of your career so far? There were many. But the one that probably stands out was receiving the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award live on my Sunday night TV series over 20 years ago. You once appeared in an episode of Fr Ted, are you planning any more TV work? I love to appear occasionally on talk shows such as the Late Late Show and, indeed, if a suitable offer came up to play in a TV sitcom I would be interested. You’re residing in Florida with your family – could you see yourself ever returning home to Ireland to live? Ireland is still my first love and will always be. My own people are warm and generous and I could definitely return to live permanently in the future. The climate in Florida is nice though, particularly in the winter months. In all your years in showbiz, have you ever been star struck? Yes, when I first met Frank Sinatra. We formed a great relationship and I worked with him regularly. I would describe him as the ultimate professional. God rest his soul. Don’t miss Brendan Grace’s show It’s a Funny Old World at The TLT, Drogheda on Tuesday, January 12th at 8pm, Tickets €32, www.thetlt.ie
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Joe Borza
Real Life Sally Apeng
Shrewsbury Manor My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘To go back
to China for a couple of months. I’d also like to see the economy getting better with more jobs available for people.’
Yellowbatter My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘To give up chips!
No, seriously, I’m going to start walking in the evenings, work a little less and enjoy myself a little more.’
Jimmy Mulroy
Matson Lodge My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘To stay in good health! It would be good to see this recession ended and for us all to start living within our means.’
Olive Sheridan
Beaulieu My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘Look after myself
better and be as nice as I can to everyone I meet. I’ve nothing to give up as I gave it all up years ago!’
Adrienne Conroy
Monasterboice My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘To try and
give up the cigarettes as I’ve been smoking for over 20 years. I gave up before when I had my babies but fell off the wagon! Cigarettes are my vice.’
Essential readers reveal their New Year Resolutions for 2010
Mary Reilly
Meadowview My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘To live in the moment
and enjoy life to the full. I’d also like to see less doom and gloom and for people to be more content with their lot.’
Noel Mooney
Anneville Crescent My New Year Resolution for 2010 Is… ‘ To take plenty of
holidays next year! I’d love to see West Street reverted back to its old self. It’s terrible all the money that was spent on it yet retailers were driven out of the town centre. If property owners reduced their rents, perhaps the retailers might come back to the town.’
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Fashion
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roviding exceptional customer service is the secret to Chris Curtis’s success. For almost 11 years he has been dressing the men of Drogheda in the finest of labels from his Dyer Street premises. What makes Chris Curtis Menswear different to the rest though is his range of exclusive brands, including Gant, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren Polo, Eton and State of Art. But it’s the good relationship with his customers that Chris prides himself on most. ‘Apart from doing exclusive brands, we would always give exceptional customer service,’ he says. ‘We would always steer our customers in the right direction. If something was not working, we would give them good, honest advice. ‘Most of our customers have been with us from the beginning – and in some circumstances we would have two generations of the one family shopping which is a great thing’ Whether it’s a casual or a more sophisticated look you’re after, Chris
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Curtis’s range of clothing is for men in their mid-20s onwards. ‘The door is always open to new customers looking for a new look,’ adds Chris. ‘Feel free to come in and have a look around. We won’t disappoint!’
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Be comfortable in what you’re wearing because it will be very obvious if you’re not.
In the words of Coco Chanel, fashion is a transient thing unlike style! I always say to my customers keep it classic, don’t try to complicate things.
Win 2 nights away in the g hotel, Galway
Thanks to our friends in the g hotel, Galway you could win a two-night midweek stay in luxurious accommodation with full Irish breakfast. You will also receive one evening meal, selecting threecourses from Matz at the g’s a la carte menu with tea or coffee. The g was voted as one of the top three hotels
in the world for ambience and design on the prestigious Condé Nast List 2009 and best Connaught hotel at the Irish Consumer Travel Awards 2009. The 5-star hotel, which boasts 101 bedrooms and a dramatic interior, was designed by milliner Philip Treacy.
For your chance to win, simply answer the following question: A John Treacy Who is the creative genius behind the g hotel? B Philip Treacy If you know the answer, call 1515 415 123 or text EDM followed by your answer, name and address to 57000. 18+. €1.00 per entry incl VAT. Calls from mobile cost more. Network charges apply. Lines close Wednesday, January 19th, 6pm. Entries made after the closing date will not count and you may be charged. SP Phonovation Ltd, PO Box 6, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Helpline 0818217100.
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Cosy knits
Fashion
Beat the January blues by indulging in some retail therapy
Chunky grey cardigan, €51, Dorothy Perkins, Scotch Hall
Beige wool dress, €199, Fran & Jane, Laurence Town Centre
There’s nothing like the feeling of thro wing on a snug cardigan, especially on these cold and windy mornings. The high street is awash with pretty knits, in all kinds of patterns and desi gns, so there’s no reason not to embrace this trend. Wh ether it’s a chunky cardigan or a more flatterin g wool dress, don’t be afraid to take a few risks mix ing with different textures, fabrics and colours. The best way to wear chunky knits is to acknowl edge their volume and pair them with more figu re-hugging clothing, such as skinny jeans or leggings . Similarly, wool dresses have never been more popular and can really update your win ter look! While everyone else is wearing skinnies, you can indulge in your mor e feminine side. For a chic look, pair your wool dress with heels, belts, boots or flats.
Maroon wrap cardigan, €76, Wallis, Scotch Hall
Striped dress, €75, Oasis, Scotch Hall Grey cobweb knit €44, Dorothy Perkins, Scotch Hall
Zip cardigan, €54, Next, Scotch Hall
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Monday Club
Out & about
McPhails
1 Colin and Catherine Fitzpatrick 2 Kellyann Neary and Brian Louth 3 Niall Carolan, Robbie Keane, Mark Guirk and Brendan Fanning
Claire Regan CD Launch In aid of CF 1 Megan Regan and Aoife Walsh 2 Claire Regan with RTE journalist Vivienne Traynor 3 Bernadine McGuirk, TJ Collier and Ann Hoey
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Beauty
From steep to cheap, here’s some of the best lip glosses to be found around town
Chanel Rouge Allure Laque It’s not cheap but it’s worth the price! Available in eight shades, it gives a thick, glossy shine that ‘defies time with its excellent hold of up to eight hours’. €30.50, Town Centre Pharmacy, West St
Smashbox O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss
Lancome Juicy Tubes An ultra-glossy formula that glides on easily with its tube-tip applicator. Juicy Tubes come in a wide variety of colours and formulas, and each one has a pleasant taste. €19, Hickey’s Pharmacy, West St
Revlon ColourStay Ultimate Liquid Lip
stick
A one-step lipcolour that really has the ultimate benefits – comfortable, food-proof wea r for up to 12 hours with no topcoat or touch-ups requ ired. The finish is subtle with a satin sheen. €13, Boo ts Chemist, Laurence Town Centre
Rimmel Stay Glossy Lipgloss
Now you can get a shiny pink pout all of your own! This innovative formula goes on clear and reacts with your personal skin chemistry to instantly transform into your own custom shade of pink. €25, Town Centre Pharmacy, West St
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GOSH Lip Gloss For an elegant shine and volume to the lips, look no further. While also keeping the lips soft and wellprotected, the GOSH range can be used alone or on top of another lipstick. €9.99, Health Express Pharmacy, Scotch Hall
No.7 Stay Perfect Lip Lacquer
It promises up to six hours shine, Stay Glossy comes in 10 covetable colours from pert pinks to brazen beiges, rich reds to lush purples. €7.95, Health Express Pharmacy, Scotch Hall
L’Oréal Glam Shine Volum
Keep your lips looking lus cious with L’Oréal’s new volum ising gloss that lasts up to six hou rs. Available in six shades and it features a heart-shaped wa nd for easy, no-mess applicatio n. €12.04, Hickey’s Pharmacy , West St
Glam up your lips with this double-ended long-lasting gloss. It promises to last for up to eight hours and the soft semi-matt finish can be transformed into a super-shiny look with a sweep of the gloss. Perfect for going out to dinner. €14, Boots Chemist, Laurence Town Centre
Bourjois Effet 3D Max Lipgloss
Bourjois lovers can pout their way to the top with the Effet 3D Max range. Available in eight radiant shades, Bourjois claim this is 33 per cent shinier than other glosses. €11.99, Maher’s Chemist, West St
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For the last year, I have endured terrible sinus problems. I I have been shaving my legs for years but only recently I’ve started to get a horrible rash on my legs afterwards. Why is this and are there any other have tried numerous forms of medication but the symptoms keep returning. Can you recommend anything that I can do treatments you can recommend? Sarah, Collon to ease the symptoms? Ann, Drogheda The secret to smooth shaved legs is simple. First, you need to get a decent razor that has replaceable blades, then make sure that you have a good soap Hopi Ear Candles can be used to treat this problem. It or shave lotion. Make sure that your legs are under the water for at least three helps by regulating the pressure within the ear. More and minutes before you start to lather them. By replacing your blade after 2-3 more people are discovering the benefits of using Hopi Ear weeks, and keeping your legs well moisturized after shaving you will help cut Candles for a wide range of conditions associated with the down on unwanted bumps and rashes. However, if you’re fed up of shaving, ear, nose and throat. Use of this treatment can bring relief why not try waxing? It takes hair from the roots and lasts up to four weeks! A from discomfort associated with ear wax build up, sinus patch test may be required beforehand to ensure there are no reactions. congestion, pressure in the ears and much, much more. 20
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Teeth Whitening - €200 (normally €250) Micro-Dermabrasion - €75 (normally €100) Quit Smoking Session - €100 Stress Management - €75 Reflexology - €65
Cosmetic Procedures (price on request) - Anti wrinkle injections - Lip enhancements - Red Vein treatments - Chemical peels (Free consultations with the Collagenics Medical Team)
To make an appointment or for further information on any of the treatments available at La Spa Therapie, call us today on 041 980 3000, visit www.LaSpaTherapie.ie, email info@LaSpaTherapie.ie or call in: Dublin Road, Drogheda (opposite The Black Bull)
Happy New Year from everyone at La Spa Therapie
Out & about
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ith the Christmas holidays over, it’s time to start planning for your next break away. Don’t waste your time mulling over where, when and how you’re going to spend your summer The world is your oyster as Globe holidays – take control of the situation and book now. Travel, Drogheda teams up with When it comes to summer Sunway to bring you fantastic sun sun destinations in 2010, Sunway has got the world covered at destinations at unbelievable prices unbelievable prices! In fact, there the following holidays: Lisbon Coast and is a massive €20,000 giveaway from January 7th. Book your holiday online at Lisbon City; Lisbon Coast and Sintra; www.sunway.ie from January 7th and you Lisbon Coast and the Algarve; Morocco could be travelling for free. Every 20th Agadir and Tarroudant; Morocco Essaourira and Marrakech; person to book goes free. Sorrento and Sunway’s summer sun destinations Sorrento Positano; Sorrento include some of the most popular resorts in and Capri, and Europe, such as The Algarve, Lisbon Coast, finally Sorrento and Madeira, Sorrento, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Amalfi. Fuerteventura, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Tunisia, Sunway has Morocco, Turkey Tunisia selected a number of and Sicily. Prices prestigious 4-star and start from as little 5-star hotels where as €299 per person, idyllic surroundings, highly personalised departing Dublin. service and a welcoming atmosphere are the Twin Centre order of the day. Look out for the superior Holidays are fast becoming increasingly popular with selection logo throughout the brochure to holidaymakers. A twin centre holiday allows identify these properties: you to make the most of your vacation All-Inclusive - For summer 2010, Sunway by combining two or more destinations. has chosen some fantastic All-Inclusive Sunway has carefully selected a number of properties in each destination. All-Inclusive different regions that can be combined to means that the price on the property includes help you discover all the different aspects a all meals, snacks, soft drinks and most country has to offer. You can choose from alcoholic drinks.
Weddings Abroad
Weddings & Honeymoons Sunway is the specialist in organising weddings and honeymoons abroad. With so many European and exotic worldwide destinations to choose from, it’s not surprising that each year more and more couples are opting for the more cost-effective option of getting married. Escorted Tours - Whether you have a passion for picturesque scenery and architecture or want to indulge in delicious cuisine, Sunway Escorted Tours will provide the perfect holiday experience. As you embark on an unforgettable European holiday, the Sunway Escorted Tours programme will captivate your every sense from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. Cruising - A relaxing way to discover many stunning Caribbean destinations without Cruise ever having to unpack! With several creative activities onboard along with a wide range of dining and entertainment options and breathtaking shore excursions, a cruise is the ultimate holiday experience! Villas - If you want to simply chill in a genuinely relaxed atmosphere, then a villa with a private pool is the perfect place for you! Sunway has a wide variety of villas on offer in the Canaries and Algarve. Visit www.sunway.ie or phone 01-2886828.
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There’s nothing like the cold days of January to get you in the mood for a sun holiday! Thanks to our good friends in Globe Travel, Laurence St, Drogheda we have a fantastic Sunway holiday to Agadir in Morocco to give away. The prize consists of a week-long stay for two people in the 4-star Argana Hotel, on B&B basis (valid for travel on February 6th, 2010). The Argana Hotel is centrally situated, only 300 meters from the beach and 500m from the centre of Agadir. Agadir, Morocco’s most popular and spacious resort is blessed with a beautiful location on 10km of sandy beach on the Atlantic coast. The newly-completed 3km promenade is ideal for a leisurely stroll. A huge array of restaurants and cafes line the main beach area which stretches to the new marina. Terms and conditions apply. No alternatives will be offered. For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
How long is Agadir’s sandy beach? A. 10km B. 100km Call 1515 415 124 or text MAG followed by answer, name & address to 57000. 18+. €1.00 per entry incl VAT. Calls from mobile cost more. Network charges apply. Lines close Wednesday, January 19th, 6pm. Entries made after the closing date will not count and you may be charged. SP Phonovation Ltd, PO Box 6, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Helpline 0818217100.
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Interiors
Mastering the
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Transform your haven into a top-class hotel room with a little help from interior designer Emma Byrne
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he master cream or white then you can mix and match bedroom and don’t need a matching set. Introduce on, shi in your home colour with throws and pillows like this Cu Velvet Floral M1 ns, should be lovely range in browns and creams available ato e8, He your haven from Heatons, M1 Retail Park, with prices Retail Park and you starting at €8 for the Velvet Floral Cushion. should really If you share your bedroom with someone spend time then it’s important to take them into account making it feel when decorating. Even if they say they don’t just right. It’s funny care, there are men all over the country not that sometimes entirely happy curling up every night in a we worry far more pink fluffy wonderland! about the areas of The balance of masculine and feminine, or our houses that just two different personalities, can be easily others will see managed if you keep the basics neutral and when we should then choose accents suitable for each person really focus on in the room. For example, there is no law making our saying that bedside lockers should match, try own space feel having two different ones and then bringing harmony to the room by placing matching perfect. It’s often lamps on each. said that you In general, I prefer not to have sets of An antique armchair tel’ should spend furniture – unmatched pieces are far more ‘ho will add to the money on good interesting. For example, the Metro End nce ambie shoes and a good Table in glass on ‘his’ side and the Portland bed as you will spend most of your life in one Night Table, (both from Wogan Interiors) on or the other! However, simply walking into ‘hers’. a shop and picking the most expensive bed If you are lucky enough to have room for available is certainly not the way to go. Spend more than a bed then try placing an armchair some time choosing a new bed, never make in one corner of your room; again this adds an impulse purchase, lie on plenty and like to the ‘hotel’ feel in your master bedroom. Modern furniture is usually quite bulky in a Goldilocks pick the one that’s ‘just right’! When decorating the bedroom I like to bedroom setting so an antique armchair will keep in mind a top-class hotel room – make your room feel like a break away from it all. TK Maxx in the Drogheda Retail Park, Donore Road, is hard to beat for amazing bargains on bed linen. The selection can be a bit hit and miss but when you choose your colour scheme it is worth making regular visits until you find just the right sheets and duvet colours. Remember, to check the thread count – this means how tightly woven the threads on the fabric are, the higher the count, the For him! For her! Metro end table more luxurious they feel. Portland night table In most cases, if you stick with
often work much better. Have it covered in a plain linen to suit your colour scheme. I’m not a huge fan of feature walls in bedrooms. Often wallpaper will date very quickly and a busy pattern is not very conducive to restful sleep, anyway – paint is definitely the way to go! I think greys and browns work really well in bedrooms and to add to the ‘cocoon’ feeling, try painting the ceiling in a lighter shade of your wall colour instead of just white. After all that – you deserve a good rest in your fab new room! Emma’s design fees start at €85 for a colour consultation on one room. She will provide suggested colour scheme, paint and wall coverings, fabrics and flooring. For more details on Ember Design, tel: 087-0552499.
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Health & Fitness
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ell, the festive season has passed, and here we are in the new year, contemplating our lives. The question being: Is your belly bottom in the same place as it was before the season of over-indulgence? If you have emerged from 2009 fighting fit and still fitting comfortably into your jeans, then very well done! If, however, 2010 finds you searching for your emergency tracksuit bottoms (the huge ones at the back of the wardrobe) then you are not alone. Help is at hand; at this time of the year papers and magazines are crammed full of new diets, celebrities-turned-fitness instructors dvds… and they all tell us to detox. So, should we detox? There are so many expensive products and plans on offer; Seven-Day Detox diets, nutritional supplements, scientific-looking kits containing herbs and exotic ingredients. They claim to eliminate toxins that have built up within our bodies and many contain ‘diuretic’ herbs to encourage urination, and get rid of them. This all seems like a good idea, especially if we feel sluggish or guilty about overindulging. But the problem is that there is little scientific evidence that these things really work, other than making us think that we are doing something healthy. The massive diet and nutrition industries have created yet another myth, the Detox Myth, encouraging us to spend money on pills, treatments, spa breaks, books etc, but the benefits of the products are questionable, and the claims are not supported by science. Each day, normal bodily processes (even in stressful situations) produce ‘toxic’ chemical products which the body then uses, breaks down or excretes. If you eat plenty of whole foods and fruit and vegetables, stay hydrated, and exercise regularly, your body will work efficiently to metabolize and deal with bodily and environmental chemicals, but this needs to be worked at every day of your life; and that is the naked truth. Most people just don’t want to hear it; it seems like too much hard work and that is why the quick-fix industries exist. They are selling us the belief that we can behave exactly how we wish, and then spend money to make it better quickly and without sustained effort. 28
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Are you feeling sluggish after the season of over-indulgence? If so, don’t waste your money on expensive quick-fix solutions, says Laura Armada of Labfitness, Greenshills So my new year message is to reject the detox mentality! How much difference can a seven-day plan really make? Our body has many different rhythms and processes, some taking hours, some taking months; changing your life drastically for a short time will never give a lasting benefit. Be kinder to yourself, and take some time to consider how you can be more healthy, then set yourself an achievable goal each week. For example, week 1-5 drink 1.5 liters of water each day; week 2 - snack on fruit; week 3 - find an exercise partner and join a fitness class; week 4 do 50 crunches per day. Healthy living is about making gentle and sustainable changes to our diet and lifestyle, allowing our body to adapt, and our tastes to adjust slowly, until eating well and exercising becomes a regular and normal part of everyday life. This is the true path to a long, productive and quality life, something that you cannot buy in a box, however much money you spend. Remember, the sculpted celebrity stomachs you see in magazines are often exactly that; sculpted through liposuction and tummy tucks, toned through punishing regimes of over-exercise alongside depressing diets and plastic surgery. Yes, you probably know people who sport effortlessly beautiful bellies, but that does not make it the norm. It is extremely important to aim for a healthy body weight, but it is difficult, disheartening, and possibly dangerous to aspire to the celebrity physique. Keep it real and aim to stay healthy. Check out www.labfitness.com or contact Laura on 087-6314752 for the studio’s full range of fitness classes and timetables.
Looking to get rid of a bid of flab? To lose body fat you must burn calories through exercise which gets you out of breath (cardio), and sensibly reduce calories. Once you have lost the weight it is time to tone the flab!
Exercises
1. Leg stretch Begin by lying flat on the mat but with your legs extended toward the ceiling. Lengthen your spine, pull in your abdominals, and curl your chin and upper body up off the mat. You will maintain this upper body lift throughout the exercise. Take your right knee towards your chest. Stretch your left leg out at a 45 degree angle. Keep switching from leg to leg. Repeat 10 to 12 times.
2. Plank Begin on your knees. Place your hands on the floor in front of you. Your arms are straight and elbows are not locked. Engage your abdominals and lengthen your spine. Align your shoulders directly over your wrists. With your abdominals lifted, extend your legs straight behind you (pictured). Breath in and breath out, but always keep your abdominals engaged. Aim to last 45 to 60 sec.
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Weddings
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Mark Churchill weds Kim Hill It was five-a-side for Kim Hill, from Rathmullen, when she wed Mark Churchill from Ballsgrove! The pair were married in St Peter’s Church, Drogheda with five bridesmaids and bestmen by their sides. Kim’s daughters Nicole, Rebecca and Stacey Hill were bridesmaids (pictured right) alongside Linda McDonnell and Patricia Farrelly. Mark’s bestman was Des Murray while his groomsmen were Martin Churchill, Paul Duffy, John Finney and Darren Bedford. Their two pageboys, Josh McDonnell and Corran O’Sullivan, were accompanied by flowergirls Louise McDonnell and Kim and Mark’s daughter, April. Kim looked stunning in her dress from The Bridal Studio and the reception was held in the Westcourt Hotel. The happy couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Mexico. Photos by Jimmy Weldon
Anthony McCormack weds Gillian Maguire Gillian Maguire and Anthony McCormack, who live in Bettystown, said their wedding vows in Balscadden Church on October 17th. Gillian had three bridesmaids on the day; her sister Sharon Sweeney, Susan Collins and Jessica Sweeney. Bestman on duty was Dave McFadden who provided an excellent speech, and groomsmen were Patrick McCormack and Harry Maguire. The couple’s daughter, Ellie, had the honour of being flowergirl and Jamie Sweeney was pageboy. A very enjoyable reception was had in the Glenside Hotel were guests where entertained by Celtic Rhythm Irish Dancers and the band Vegas Nights. The newlyweds honeymooned in Las Vegas. Photos by Jimmy Weldon
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Niall Lalor weds Ciara Kavanagh The sun shone down on Ciara Kavanagh from Cooper Hill and Niall Lalor from Portlaoise when they married in St Mary’s Church, Drogheda. Ciara had three bridesmaids by her side, Niamh Kavanagh, Lisa McDonald and Aoife Winters. Jason Lalor had the dutiful task of bestman and groomsmen were Diarmuid and Barry Lalor. The reception took place in Cabra Castle where everyone had a wonderful night dancing until the early hours to the Best Men. The happy couple honeymooned in Thailand for one month. Photos by Jimmy Weldon
Andrew Farrell weds Debbie Reynolds It was a day to remember for Debbie Reynolds from Rathmullen when she wed her partner Andrew Farrell from Ballypark. The couple – who are now both living in Tullyallen – tied the knot on September 12th in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Tullyallen. Lorraine Wynne, Lisa Marie Kieran and Jane Maguire were bridesmaids, while the bestmen duties went to Colm Farrell, Brian Reynolds and Ian Wilson. Tom and Sean Wynne played a blinder as pageboys. A reception was held afterwards in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan and it wasn’t long before Juicer got everyone up dancing. Perhaps the icing on the cake for the newly-married couple was their honeymoon where they spent five nights in Capetown, South Africa and seven nights in Mauritius. Photos by Tony Campbell
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Shane Loughran weds Aoife Gaffney Aoife Gaffney from Dunleer and Shane Loughran from Georgian Close, were married on November 14th in St Brigids Church, Dunleer. Aoife’s two bridesmaids were her sister Kelly Gaffney and her best friend Anne-Marie Molloy. Bestman duties went to Ian Gardiner and groomsman was Noel Monahan. The two pretty flowergirls Abby Balfe and Jessica Molloy stole the show on the day! They happy couple thoroughly enjoyed their reception which was held in the Ballymascanlon Hotel and Electric Avenue ensured the dancefloor was never empty! The newly-weds honeymooned in Portugal. Photos By Seamus Meehan
Joseph McCabe weds Jean McHale Jean McHale from Dublin and Joseph McCabe from Laytown were married in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown on September 18th. The rain poured down for most of the morning, but thankfully when they exited the church as husband and wife the sun was shining. Jean’s two bridesmaids, Marguerite McCabe and Yvonne Farrell, excelled in their roles as did the bestman Aaron McCabe and groomsman James Farrell. They couple had no less than four pageboys on the day – Ross, Joseph and Cristian McCabe and James McHale – and one flowergirl, Lauryn McCabe. They enjoyed their reception in the Station House, Kilmessan were Rewind entertained the guests. Afterwards, the happy couple had a well-deserved twoday break in the D Hotel. Photo By Peter McCabe
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The days of getting films developed might be over, but there are many of us who still have some amazing pictures on slides that aren’t getting the showing they deserve. This digital film scanner from Thumbs Up can take 35mm slides or negatives and convert them into modern digital image files. So no more excuses! €116.99, Argos Extra, Drogheda Retail Park, Donore Rd
Wireless Energy Meter/Monitor
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Head Chef Graham Clarke and World Master Chef George Smith of Scholars Townhouse Hotel, Drogheda, share their award-winning recipes for you to try at home...
aving trained at Dublin College of Catering, Graham Clarke has been Executive Head Chef in Scholars Townhouse Hotel for the past three years. He also worked in the Forge Gallery, Collon and is currently studying for a degree in Culinary Arts in DIT Dublin. World Master Chef
Chocolate Log with Baileys Cream and Homemade Raspberry Ripple Ice-cream Ingredients Chocolate Log 3 whole eggs 90g sugar 90g flour 40g cocoa
Coating 150g melting chocolate with 50g cream Baileys Cream 125ml whipped cream
Method 1. Whisk eggs, sugar and fold in the flour and cocoa. Pour mixture onto a lined baking try and bake at 180C for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. 2. Spread with cream and chocolate; then roll very tightly and place in the fridge.
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½ measure Baileys Ice-cream 3 egg yolks ½ pint milk ½ pint cream 90g sugar 1 Vanilla pod
Raspberry Sauce 1 punet raspberries 2 teaspoons icing sugar
3. For the ice-cream, heat the milk and add the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla pod, raspberry sauce and raspberries. Place in an ice-cream machine for 15-20 minutes and place in the fridge. 4. Remove log from fridge, coat with chocolate and cream and serve with icecream, whipped cream and garnish.
George Smith is a consultant at Scholars Townhouse Hotel and helps train the staff. The restaurant at Scholars Townhouse Hotel is open seven days a week, from 12noon with last orders at 9.30pm. A new set menu is due to begin at the end of January.
Succulent Pearls of Melon with Honey, Mint, Cream & Berry Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1 melon 6 mint leaves 2 teaspoons of honey 250ml cream Sauce 1 punet of strawberries 100g icing sugar
Method 1. Puree strawberries with sugar, pass through a sieve and refrigerate. 2. Skin melon and remove the seeds. Use a melon cutter or just dice. 3. Whip up cream, add the honey and mint. 4. Mix melon with flavoured cream. 5. Serve in a glass topped with mint leaves and serve chilled. This can be done in advance.
Roast Venison with Fondant Potato, Poached Pear, Cherry Tomatoes and Asparagus Tips accompanied with Homemade Venison Pie (4 portions) Ingredients 1 loin of venison (approx 12oz) 1 punet of cherry tomatoes ½ kilo potatoes 1 bunch asparagus 4 pears 100g sugar 1 cup gravy mix
2 drizzles olive oil 1tsp mixed spice 1 small packet of rolled puff pastry 100g carrots 50g onions 1 turnip Mixed herbs
Method
Graham Clarke, Head Chef at Scholars
1. Cut potatoes to any shape and cook for 10 minutes. Then throw into hot pan and add the tomatoes and asparagus. 2. Peel the pears and poach in water and add a little sugar. 3. For the pie; dice 4oz venison, carrots, onions, turnip and mixed herbs. Mix with gravy. Place in small dish and top with puff pastry and
bake in oven at 180C for 10 minutes. 4. Seal the remainder of the venison in a hot pan with seasoning and mixed spice. Place in the oven for six minutes and cook. 5. Serve on top of a garnish with the potatoes, pear, cherry tomatoes and asparagus tips. 6. Place the hot pie on the same plate and add a little gravy mix left from pie and serve.
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Business All the very fundamental lessons in life I learnt from my mother Mary and father Peter, growing up on the Windmill Road. I think the most important one is ‘do your business with integrity and honesty’. This ensures that continuity of your business model is built on a solid foundation of trust and honesty. If you maintain these principles throughout your life you will not get into too much trouble.
What was your first job and how much did you earn? My first job was as a trainee accountant and my salary was a very large £1 per week for the first six months, and then moved to £5 per week out of which I had to look after food, etc. What does your current role entail? I am the Managing Director of Gleeson Group. This company employs 680 people with a turnover of €230 million in 2009. As Managing Director the buck stops with me. This last year has been a very difficult one in business and it called for some really difficult decisions which were not pleasant for anybody. We are a national organisation with six factories and 10 distribution depots throughout Ireland. My function, essentially, is to formulate policy and then ensure that it is implemented.
Has the current economic climate changed your spending habits? Personally not a lot, but it certainly has changed my spending habits in business.
Small Talk with
Pat Cooney MD of Gleeson Group, Ireland’s leading drinks and distribution company. Pat recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Drogheda & District Chamber
How would you describe your work style? I enjoy my work. I love the challenge of business and I get a great buzz from doing things better than the opposition, whether that is being quicker into the turn or coming up with a good idea. What is your greatest professional achievement? My greatest professional achievement is to have managed this company through the worst business year in my career with minimal redundancies, and to be in good shape for any opportunities which this recession might throw up. Who do you most admire? My wife Marie is a very important part of who I am and of the company. Apart
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from this important lady, there are a host of very successful Irish entrepreneurs – Martin Naughton, Sean Quinn and Dermot Desmond to name a few – who have created very sustainable business models that will sustain themselves and their employees well into the future. What is the strangest business proposal you’ve ever had? To ship water in oiltankers to the Middle East! Needless to say I did not jump at the opportunity. What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt over the years?
What was the last thing you ‘googled’? I only use the Internet and Google for business and it was probably looking up some name to find a contact number. Do you twit? Absolutely not.
Is there any technology you refuse to use? No, not at all. I believe you have to embrace all technology of value – value being the key word. What mobile phone do you use and what network are you with? A Blackberry and I’m with O2. Do you have a mantra in life? Never forget where you came from and always know your station in life. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully, alive and well and still chairman of a bigger and more successful Gleeson Group.
Visit www.gleesongroup.ie
NEWS Budget hard to swallow but breakfast was fantastic!
Rory Scott General Manager of the dHotel with Martina Hannigan of La Vida Tapas Bar at the Drogheda Chamber Christmas Drinks Party
Drogheda & District Chamber was delighted to host a budget breakfast on December 10th with the support of KPMG. More than 100 guests attended a hugely informative discussion on this most important of debates. Although it was tough news to hear, David Caraher and his team did a superb job of defining what it meant for the business community. We would like to thank the Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club for their kind sponsorship and consistent support of this Chamber. A week later, as a way of signing off on 2009, La Vida Tapas Bar hosted our Christmas drinks. This was a relaxed, casual event and we were especially happy to be able to welcome Martina Hannigan to our Chamber with her new business venture. and get ready to It’s time to get your thinking caps on ary, we launch the second nominate great women locally! In Janu ches to recognise women of our Women of Worth (W.O.W) sear organisations and the arts in business, the professions, community in the way they impact their that lead and set an example to us all s year’s event will be held in businesses and the lives of others. Thi e under the four different early March, and anyone can nominat available shortly as well as categories. Nomination forms will be on our website.
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Let’s hook up in 2010
If you want to connect with the local business community, then why not Connect 4 Lunch? This very popular forum returns in February providing locals with a chance to ‘meet, eat and get to know’. It’s an ideal opportunity for local entrepreneurs to network with other businesses, while also learn from the guest speaker on the day. Dates and venue details will be up on our website, www.droghedachamber.com, early January, so be sure to look out for them. Sponsorship opportunities for businesses who want to reach out to businesses are always available at these and other events run by Drogheda Chamber. If you want to know more about what we can do to assist you to reach your target audience, please contact us at enquiries@droghedachamber.com and we will be happy to talk to you about fitting your needs to our opportunities.
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Make: 1985 Mercedes SL Engine: 2.8 litres How much? €12,000 What was your first car and how old were you? My first car was a Ford Capri (1973) when I was 20. I spent a lot of time preparing and re-spraying this car under the guidance of my friend Kieran Carr. How old where you when you passed your driving test? I was 19 when I passed my driving test – at first attempt – though I nearly knocked down a cyclist on my test run. What’s the best car you ever drove? I have driven a Subaru WRC on a rally track and was amazed at the handling and control at speed. What’s your dream drive and why? A Ferrari F40 – I think Ferrari make the
with Dick McConville, from Westcourt, Drogheda What was your first bike and what age where you? A Honda 50 and I was 17. I bought it for 40 quid off my uncle because it was cheap and he didn’t want it anymore! What do you ride now? I’ve two bikes – a Harley Davidson Heritage Softail and a Honda CBR1100 XX Super Blackbird. The Honda is a class bike; I have it about six months while I have the Harley about three years. The Harley is for cruising and doing the charity runs while the other is a sports bike. There’s better handling on the sports bike but you can have a good nose around on the Harley! What bikes would be in your fantasy garage? The new Victory Cruiser really
ultimate sports cars and this model is the most recognisable – also I have one in my office (12 inches long).
with accountant Michael Doyle of Doyle Kelly & Co, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda.
Who’s your dream passenger? My wife Noeleen, obviously but if she was unavailable because of tennis Jennifer Aniston would be my replacement. What’s the worst thing about driving in Drogheda? Traffic and the lack of parking in the town centre. The whole traffic system in town needs to be redesigned to cope with the river that we must cross daily. I believe there is a strong argument for the opening of Dominic’s bridge to take traffic from the town.
How often do you change your car? Every two years. Although I think that may be extended with my current car. Who is your insurer? I am insured with the AA as I get further discounts on membership and travel insurance.
look the part! They’re a very nice cruiser and it would be unusual to see one of those around. I’d also like the Ducati 698 because it’s a classic and also for its sheer looks and performance. What kind of protective gear do you wear? Daytona boots, Richa Monsoon textile pants and a Richa leather jacket. When I’m on the Harley I wear my Harley Davidson textile jacket. What is your preferred helmet? A Bloodpot helmet as there is good all-round vision and everyone can see my gorgeous looks! I only wear it on the Harley though as it’s not suitable for the sports bike. I love to feel the wind on my face! Which would you prefer road, track or
road racing? Track racing – I like to watch Valentino Rossi in action. It’s brilliant TV. What is your favourite race meet? I’m not into racing but if I had to choose one it would be the Ulster Grand Prix. My father took me there from 1966-1972 and I got to see all the famous riders such as Agostini and Mike Hailwood. Who is the greatest racer ever? Joey Dunlop. He won all the Isle of Man TTS and he was a man of the people. Both him and his brother Robert were down-to-earth fellas. Would you have any suggestions for the RSA to improve safety for bikers? Take all the cars off the road! A lot of the accidents on our roads are by people being overconfident. It’s all in the training, we’ve got to keep going with the training.
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The Gig Experience
Saturdays, auditions 10am, live show 3pm, The TLT Local bands – under 20 the Gig Experience is years of age – will be glad to know that This is a new concept back in full swing after a short break. to perform in front for bands in the northeast, allowing them sound engineer and of a large crowd with a full lighting rig, nce will take place on backline. Auditions for the Gig Experie . Every band will play Saturday mornings at 10am in The TLT r performance and two songs and be given feedback on thei potential. The panel of pointers to help them reach their full ty to interact with the judges will advise on their set-up, abili . They will then return audience and their actual performance Experience itself which the following week at 2pm for The Gig and family and starts at is open to the public, their fans, friends 3pm. Admission is free
Mary Coughlan
Pub, Slane Thursday, January 21st, 8pm, Boyle’s the hearts of ured capt y! Mar Her biography Bloody ay singer Galw ed aim accl the nation – and now the er with care her of se pha is embarking on the next . Each ute’ Rep Ill of se Hou her latest album, ‘The end of the ts esen repr m of the 13 songs in the albu the her ed earn has and e Mary’s 13-year marriag y world of prostitutes seed the g lorin Exp er. best reviews of her care ’t disappoint! Tickets €20, and pimps, Mary’s vintage cabaret won rew on 087-2507358. from Boyle’s Pub, Slane, or phone And
Upcoming exhibition Noel Brennan: Five Golden Haemorrhoids,
January 28th – February 25th, Highlanes Gallery In this site-specific exhibition, Brennan is creating work that deals with the idea of power versus force and the nature of social and functional transitions. For more information, visit www.highlanes.ie or phone 041-9803311
Little Duke Theatre in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre presents Oliver!
Thursday, January 14th – Saturday, January 30th, 8pm, Droichead Arts Centre This much-loved musical, Oliver, by Lional Bart, is based on Charles Dickens’ classic, Oliver Twist. It is a story of poverty, fear, innocence and, above all, the search for a loving family. The show which contains popular hits such as ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘I’d do Anything’ and ‘You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two’ will run for 16 days, with a cast of 70. The cast have been rehearsing since September under the talented direction of Brenda Gogan, with musical direction from Juliet Gogan and the support of a professional team of drama teachers and crew. Tickets €15, www.droichead.com
Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella, Thursday, January 21st – Saturday, January 31st, 8pm, The TLT It promises to be a show like no other as the Drogheda Pantomime Society celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The best of Drogheda’s entertainers will take to the stage under the helm of producer Paul Henry, including Clive Fitzpatrick , the young codger himself Ciaran Leddy, John Kirwan who returns as Simple Simon and Fiona McConnell. Watc h out for new stars Ruth Birch and Evan Farrell, and not forgetting Kieran Campbell who is growing not only in height but in stature too! This is definite famil y entertainment for you to enjoy so go along and suppo rt a local show in aid of local charities. Tickets €10 child , €15 adult, www.thetlt.ie
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Entertainment
EVENT GUIDE 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th January The Gig Experience, Auditions 10am, Show @ 3pm 2nd January Sharon Shannon, Shane McGowan & Mundy Fully Seated Concert,Tickets €40./€45.00 6th January Showband Reelin in the years Tickets €27.00 12th January Brendan Grace Tickets €32.00 22nd January-31st January Drogheda Pantomime Society-Cinderella,Tickets €15./€10.00 Matinee on both Sundays 24th & 31st Jan 6th February Tommy Tiernan,Tickets €27.00 13th February The Three Tenors,Tickets €32.00 19th February Tommy Fleming,Tickets €32.00 25th February Glambusta – Musical,Tickets €27.00 7th April Paul Brady,Tickets €38.50 23rd April Gift Grub Live, Sold Out 24th April Gift Grub Live,Tickets €37.00
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Food served from 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday Parties catered for on request
All Major Sporting Events Live on The Big Screen
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McPhails OFF-LICENSE & BAR 8 & 9 Laurence Street, Drogheda
LATE BAR Every Sat in January
Foleys BAR & FOOD
Sat 9th: Electric Ave nue Sat 16th: Juicer Sat 23rd: Seducers Sat 30th: Nookie BEER GARDEN LIVE MUSIC
Thurs-Mon Every Week
SHOWING ALL MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS
Where Olde World meets New!
Food like your Mother used to make! Lunch Served 12-3pm Mon. - Sun. Evening Menu - Sat. & Sun. 5-8.30pm 48 Trinity Street, Drogheda. Tel: 041 9834891
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Pool Table l Beer Garden Pizza Menu Available l Free Internet Access Pints e3 - e3.50 ‘til 7pm Mon.-Fri. Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament every Fri. 9pm Sunday Evening Resident DJ UPCOMING EVENTS Every Sat Night in Jan Buy 10 Drinks for e30 Sat Jan 9th Charity Football Match Music Every Saturday & Sunday Coming Soon Ultimate Sports Quiz
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EVENTS Thurs 7th Jan dHotel: Carlsberg Comedy Club – Jason Byrne Live & DJ €17.50
Thurs 7th, dHotel Jason Byrne
Fri 8th Jan
Dates for your diary Are You In It?
Mother Hughes: Buy 10 Drinks for €30 – Live Music Bru: DJ dHotel: Joe Kearns
Sun 17th Jan
Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 Mother Hughes: DJ dHotel: Traditional Irish Music
Boyne Valley Hotel: Poker Classic. Starts 9pm. Tickets €30 Droichead Arts Centre: Bru: DJ Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell dHotel: The Enemies Street Theatre. Tickets €15 McPhails: Monday Club TLT: The Gig Experience. Auditions 10am. Show @ 3pm Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver McPhails: Electric Avenue. – The Musical. Stockwell Street Late Bar Theatre. Tickets €15 Mother Hughes: Charity Football Match – Buy 10 Drinks for €30 – Live Music. Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver Bru: DJ – The Musical. Stockwell Street dHotel: The Enemies Theatre. Tickets €15
Mon 18th Jan
Sat 9th Jan
email your event details to info@essentialdrogheda.com – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 Westcourt Hotel: Charity gig in aid of Irish Cancer Society. dHotel: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
Fri 22nd, dHotel Freddie Mercury Tribute
Sat 23rd Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 TLT: The Gig Experience. Auditions 10am. Show @ 3pm Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 McPhails: Seducers. Late Bar Mother Hughes: Buy 10 Drinks for €30 – Live Music Bru: DJ Mother Hughes: DJ Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver dHotel: Taboo dHotel: Traditional Irish Music – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Redz: Salsa Dancing Classes McPhails: Monday Club Society presents Cinderella. with Salsamania Ireland – Vitor Tickets €10/€15 (Brazil) & Anna (Cuba). 6 week Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver courses for Beginners and other TLT: Brendan Grace - Tickets – The Musical. Stockwell Street levels. 8 & 9pm. All welcome. €32 Theatre. Tickets €15 Free club from 10pm. www. Mother Hughes: DJ salsamania.ie 087-6206372 dHotel: Traditional Irish Music Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver Boyles Pub, Slane: Mary – The Musical. Stockwell Street Coughlan @ 8pm Theatre. Tickets €15 Droichead Arts Centre:
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Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 Bru: DJ dHotel: Roy Taylor
Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 McPhails: Monday Club Fri 22nd, Bru Electric Avenue
Sat 16th Jan
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Tues 26th Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15
Bru: Electric Avenue TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Tickets €10/€15 Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver Society presents Cinderella.
Wed 27th Jan
Tickets €10/€15 Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15
Thurs 28th Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 Redz: Salsa Dancing Classes with Salsamania Ireland – Vitor (Brazil) & Anna (Cuba) commences @ 8 & 9pm. All welcome. Free club from 10pm. www.salsamania.ie 087-6206372
Fri 29th Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 Bru: DJ D Hotel: Roy Taylor
Sat 30th Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 TLT: The Gig Experience. Auditions 10am. Show @ 3pm Droichead Arts Centre: Oliver – The Musical. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15 McPhails: Nookie. Late Bar Westcourt Hotel: Barney Show Mother Hughes: Sat 30th, Buy 10 Drinks for Westcourt €30 – Live Music Hotel, Bru: DJ Barney Show D Hotel: Taboo
Sun 31st Jan
TLT: Drogheda Pantomime Society presents Cinderella. Tickets €10/€15 Mother Hughes: DJ D Hotel: Traditional Irish Music
All entries correct at time of going to press but may be subject to change. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this listing, however no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions. Check with venues.
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Mark Briscoe, Briscoes Expert Megastore, Essential Editor, Carmel Riggs, Nathan and Erinn Campbell with their mum, Catherine, from Clonalvy
Ten-year-old Nathan Campbell whooped for joy when he discovered his mum, Catherine, had won an IPOD Touch courtesy of Briscoes Expert Megastore. Catherine, from Clonalvy, admits to having a lucky streak in the past but ‘it had
stopped for a few years’. ‘Now our luck is coming back,’ she laughs. ‘Nathan had asked Santa for an iCoaster which is a magnetic rollercoaster. ‘Now that he has an IPOD he can plug it into the iCoaster and play music on it.’
Weight Loss The Positive Way!
10-Week Course Private/Individual Consultations Commencing Wednesday, January 13th Suitable for men/women Weekly weigh-ins also available Breda Dwyer Dublin Rd. Drogheda Tel: 086 8230190
Padraic Kierans, MD of Essential Magazine, ski holiday winner Aislinn Trodden and Sandra Finegan of Globe Travel
‘I’m in shock,’ declared Aislinn Trodden, when was told she had won the Globe Travel/ Topflight ski holiday to Bulgaria. Only the week previous, Aislinn, from Grange Rath, had taken her fiancé Joe Healy to the Stillorgan Ski Centre, Dublin as a surprise for his birthday.
‘We went skiing last year and absolutely loved it,’ she says. ‘Because we couldn’t go again this year, I arranged for a group of us to go to the Ski Centre. ‘Now no-one will believe me I’ve won the ski holiday! I’m just so happy – it’s amazing, thanks so much.’
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interview
The Best of
Everything
with former Republic of Ireland defender
Gary Kelly Best thing about playing soccer: Getting paid to
Best goal you ever scored: My first goal for do something you love, playing all over the world Ireland away to Germany in Hanover. and making some great friends along the way! Best way to unwind after a match: Go for a few Best thing about wearing the Irish jersey: The pride of putting on the green jersey and the joy it pints with family and friends. brought to your family and friends.
Best advice you ever received: Never give up, it’s a Best game you’ve ever played: Leeds v Liverpool long road without a turn. – we won 4-3 with Mark Viduka scoring all four goals. Two of them were from crosses sent in by Best childhood memory: Growing up in Marian Park and playing gates with my friends (that’s the right full back. football on the street for younger readers!) Best drink: Guinness followed Email: thegolfbag@eircom.net
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Best hobby: Playing golf. Best read: The Evil Empire – 101 Ways That England Ruined The World by Steven A. Grasse. This book sees Grasse expose the secret history of England’s global misdeeds.
Best film: Legends of the Fall – it’s an epic tale of three brothers and their father, starring Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt and Aidan Quinn. Best hideaway: The Topshop and Mick’s welcoming smile!
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Worked through Christmas? Now it’s time for your
Christmas Party Night Out!
January 2010 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Doors Open 11.30pm
THE ONLY NITECLUB IN THE NORTH EAST OPEN ON A MONDAY Stockwell St., Drogheda