March 2011 by Anglo Printers

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Vol 2. Issue 5. - March 2011

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Golden Times

Why recycling your tired jewellery is the way to go

On the town

Spring Tease

How to pull off the pastel look

Colin gets it Rite The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Experience The Difference

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This Month in Essential

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E Health & Fitness

6-8 Drogheda’s nightlife in pictures

E Out & About

19 Move of the Month with Integral Fitness & Leisure

14, 22-23, 32 Not-to-be missed events

E Weddings

E Real Life

4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without… 10 The One Thing I Could Never Give Up E readers reveal what they won’t be sacrificing during Lent 12 One to Watch

E feature

11 Because She’s Worth It! Your chance to make a WOW Awards nomination 20-21 Golden Times A visit to Bernard English Goldsmith shows the benefits of recycling old jewellery 38 The Best of Everything with Republic of Ireland and Leeds Utd legend John Giles

E interview

Drogheda

24-25 Local couples say ‘I do’

E Interiors 26 Add Some Pizzazz! How to put the Spring back into your interior

E Tech 27 Life Through a Lens

E Drive 28 Behind The Wheel & Completecar.ie 29 Bike Torque

E Business 30 Piggy Bank with DBass 31 Small talk with Kevin Smith of Siam Silk Flower Company

13 Rite of Passage E chats to Drogheda actor Colin O’Donoghue

E Food & Wine

E Beauty

E Arts & Culture

editor’s letter

t’s a very proud month for Drogheda as one of its actor sons, Colin O’Donoghue, hits the big time with the release of his debut Hollywood movie, The Rite. Turn to page 13 where Colin recalls the moment he walked the ‘black’ carpet at the US premiere. Football legend John Giles is busy touring the country promoting The John Giles’ Foundation ‘Walk of Dreams’ which takes place at various locations nationwide on March 27th. E chats to the great man himself on page 38. If ever you needed proof that recycling your old jewellery was the way forward, turn to pages 20 & 21 where I visit Bernard English Goldsmith on West Street for a sneak peak of bespoke designs.

32-33 Oriental Treasure Easy to prepare Enjoy your read! recipes from Tango Asian Restaurant on E Fashion 15 Pretty in Pastel Spring’s newest must-haves Rathmullan Rd 16 Teenage Kicks Make-up tips every teen should know

ssue I t x e Editor ur N st O s s i 31 M Don’t Out March Carmel Riggs

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

On the Cover: Goodbye Drogheda, hello Hollywood! Rising star Colin O’Donoghue who stars opposite Anthony Hopkins in the new supernatural thriller The Rite. Photo by Shane Cowley Photography

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Can’t get through the month without . . . Carmel Riggs selects the best of what March has to offer

On parade

Raising a flag for Drogheda’s 25th St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17th. The theme for the parade is The Valley of the Kings and it promises to be even more colourful and vibrant than in previous years. Starting at 12noon from O’Raghallaigh’s GFC grounds it continues via Fair Street and Shop Street, before finishing at North Quay. To enter a float in the parade, visit www.droghedaparade.ie for details.

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is on… Fighting off some celebs in the Charity Endurance Kart Race & Family Fun Day at the Whiteriver Kart Racing Circuit in Collon! Boyzone’s Shane Lynch, Geraldine O’Callaghan from The Apprentice and Sean Gallagher from Dragons’ Den will take to the race track on Sunday, March 20th in a bid to raise cash for four worthwhile charities. It promises to be an actionpacked day with live music by local musicians, kids’ entertainment and much more! Admission is free.

Having the best laugh ever at the hilarious Dreamgirls Show. These drag queens are the hostesses with the mostess and make a return to town on Saturday, March 5th when they perform in the Boyne Valley Hotel. The charity gig is in aid of Drogheda Women’s Refuge, Drogheda Special Needs Group and Abacus, and sees our own Electric Avenue take to the stage afterwards. Doors open 8pm, tickets €15, tel 041-9844998 or 9846614 to get yours.

Visual Feast Unravelling the Secret of Kells. This highly entertaining film follows the story of 12-year-old Brendan who lives with his stern uncle Abbott Cellach, among the monks in Kells Abbey where they are finding themselves under constant threat from the Vikings. Nominated as the best animated feature at this year’s Oscars, this heartwarming, visual feast is for young and old alike and is not to be missed! Catch it in the Droichead Arts Centre on March 19th at 2pm. Tickets €5, www.droichead.com

Samba

Quiz Night

Donning your Samba hat and being part of the fundraising drive for this year’s festival. Determined that the show will go on, Drogheda’s Samba Festival organisers are holding a table quiz and a raffle in Foley’s Bar, Trinity Street on Thursday, March 10th at 9pm. A table of four is €40 so why not get grab the gang and head on down?

Social The Party: 1st Anniversary of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Assoc. Louth/ Meath Branch The Place: The Thatch The People: 1 Helen Brown, Trish Crerar and Ciara Lambe

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Linogao 2 Cherry Lingao and Faith Guanzon

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The Party: Des Bishop Gig The Place: The TLT The People: 1 Lisa, Glen and Claire Kearney with Darren

Phillips 2 David Smallwood and Claire Campbell 3 Louise Brady and Claire Murphy

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The Party: Shave or Dye Charity Event The Place: The Valley Inn The People: 1 Trine Vollheim Kelly and Nicola Courtney 2 Sharon Murphy, Helen Cheshire and Hannah Farrelly 3 Shane Murphy

The Party: Anne Keegan’s 50th The Place: Chanco The People: 1 Cheryl and Anne Keegan with Kerry-Ann Black

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2 Paula and Patricia Collier with Linda Smith 3 Niall Mallon and Marese Clarke

The Party: Stormy Weather Concert The Place: The TLT The People: 1 Mary

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omen of the northeast prepare to be WOWed! The wonderful Women of Worth Awards are back and all those ladies who have made a difference in our community Celebrate the great women in our over the last year will finally get locality by giving them your vote in the recognition they deserve. But they need your the Women Of Worth Awards nomination – and Drogheda manufacturing, construction, IT, industrial, & District Chamber is inviting Essential readers to nominate ladies who they electronics, environment, motor trade, believe deserve an award for the work they do. cosmetics, beauticians, hospitality, tourism, etc. The Arts – graphic design, artists, sculptures, The categories are as follows: The writers, musicians, actors, craft-makers, professions – doctors, solicitors, dentists, etc. Community Organisations & Services lawyers, architects, engineers, scientists, – children’s welfare, women’s welfare, youth chiropodists, nursing, physiotherapy, development, hospice care, cancer awareness optometrists, etc. Enterprise – retail, & research, animal welfare, Garda, helplines, support groups, court officers, etc. Speaking at the launch of WOW, Anne Marie Graham from

Healthforce, who is also the Marketing & Events Chairperson for the Chamber said: ‘Consider it – you probably

know a wonderful woman working in the Creative Arts, Community, Professional or Business sector who deserves an award. It’s a simple process but a great gesture in recognition of the contribution that she makes.’

To vote, simply complete the nomination form below and return it to the Drogheda Chamber office on the Dublin Rd before March 16th. You don’t have to be a member of the Chamber and nor does the person that you nominate. This is simply about recognising the women who enhance the business, economic and social life of the region. These awards will culminate in a fun-filled night out in the d Hotel on Wednesday, April 13th when the winners will be presented with their prizes.

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Ones to watch...

The Fashion Designer Niamh Garry set up her studio at Barlow House, Narrow West Street, last November. Having trained at the Grafton Academy of Dress Designing for four years, the designer went on to work under the expertise of top designers Julien Macdonald and Christopher Kane in London. These days she is putting her training to good use by designing her own evening wear collection...

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moved home from London last year after I lost my job. I had been living there for four years and gained very good experience. I even participated in London Fashion Week which was brilliant! But I decided that if I didn’t set up on my own then I never would so I decided to just go for it. At first I started doing alterations from home and began making dresses for family and friends. When I completed a Start Your Own Business Course with Louth Enterprise Board I applied for a €10,000 grant – and I got it! I couldn’t believe it! It meant I could start looking for my own premises – and be taken more serious as a designer. I’ve begun working on my own collection now and going forward my aim is to get it into local shops at first, then nationally and internationally.

I’d like to think I can create a bit of employment also because I won’t be able to do it all myself! The inspiration for my designs can literally come from anything. Not so long ago I was at the Galway Races and I found the style very inspiring. I was also blown away by the g hotel as the interior is designed by Philip Treacy. I used to design bridal gowns but I’m concentrating on evening wear and cocktail dresses now because it’s more my thing! I feel happiest doing them. I’m lucky that my family are hugely supportive and I can always rely on them to tell me the truth about my designs. Recently, I showcased my work at the Madhatters Fashion Show in the Gibson Hotel in Dublin and it was fantastic. It made me realise just how badly I want this!

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Interview

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Tell us about your character in The Rite? I play Michael Kovak. He’s a seminarian from America who gets sent to Rome to learn to become an exorcist. He struggles with his faith and learns about himself through his experiences in Rome.

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How nervous where you working opposite the great Anthony Hopkins? I was nervous, but when you meet him he instantly puts you at ease. He understood it was my first film and he helped me to relax into it.

What’s next for you? You’ve appeared in Fair City, The Clinic I’m starting something in the summer, but I and The Tudors as well as many stage can’t talk about it yet. productions, but at what age did the acting bug hit you? When I was around 15 I joined The Rite is now screening in cinemas nationwide. the Droichead Youth Theatre. As soon as I joined I was hooked.

Did you hang out much away from the set? We have become quite friendly. He is genuinely one of the nicest people you could meet. He’s been very kind to me. How did you go about getting the part? I did a taping in my friend Shane Cowley’s studio (he’s a photographer in town). I play in a band The Enemies, and Brush, the bass player read opposite me. I sent it in not really expecting to hear anything, but they liked it! I then had a series of other meetings which led to me getting it.

What do your family and friends make of your Hollywood success? Everyone has been so supportive. I feel very lucky to have such great family and friends. Who was your greatest influence growing up? yourself, especially during the hard times! My brother, Allen.

Coming from Drogheda, describe the feeling of walking the ‘black’ carpet at the American premiere of The Rite? It’s just surreal! More seeing my family and wife walking the ‘black’ carpet. Crazy! I’m still pinching myself.

Did you do much research? I read the book by Matt Baglio. I also read a lot of theology books Did you get star stuck about the subject. I went to some exorcisms in at any point? Yep! All the time. I was really Rome too, which was interesting. star struck when I met The movie topped the American Box Office, Anthony for the first you must be ecstatic? I can’t quite believe it! time. I’m delighted! How are you handling Who was the first person you told when you fame? I’m not famous, learned you had won the part? My wife, then but it’s weird hearing my parents and brother and then I enjoyed a photographers shouting my name.

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n most cases, teen beauty interest begins early in childhood (well, it did for me anyway!) From the days of dress up and play pretend, to the experiments with the magic of make-up transformation. But if only I knew then what I know now! To truly enhance teen beauty, make-up is not necessary. The idea is to look pretty, not painted. That is why I feel teen make-up should be limited to only lip gloss, mascara, blush and concealer/blemish cover up. I recommend soft coverage foundations and a good concealer. The correct colour of your foundation is as important as your coverage; foundation is there to smooth the appearance of your skin not to change its colour! Add colour with bronzers and blushers. Remember, let your natural youthful glow shine through, not your make-up products.

Basic teen beauty steps:

• Keeping your skin healthy will be your best beauty product. Get in the practice of cleansing your skin, morning and night, and always removing your make-up before going to bed. If you need to figure out what kind of skin type you have I suggest booking a mini facial where a therapist can do a skin analysis to determine your skin type and advise you of any special treatment for conditions such as acne and dehydration. La Spa Therapie is actually running a special offer for Essential’s teenage readers this month. You can get a free skin analysis with every mini facial for just €25! • Cover up any eye circles with concealer. Dab a small amount along the under eye area, then with a soft fluffy brush blend outwards. Next conceal any breakouts, 1 blotches or redness by applying a concealer directly on top of the area and blend outwards. Top Tip: use your blusher brush instead of your foundation brush for a more airbrushed finish. (Try Fuschia’s Mineral Concealer, €21.50 (1), and ask an artist to assist in the colour choice suitable for you.) • Avoid an all over foundation – if you have significant acne or redness use 4 a sheer formula or tinted moisturizer (La Roche Posay Tinted Moisturiser, €19.99, Superpharm) (2), then spot cover with a foundation stick. Benefit Play Sticks Cream (available in Brown Thomas) are expensive at €37.50 (3) but it is the real deal. I believe this is the best foundation stick on the market today. 5 Seal with an all over loose face powder. (Try Fuschia’s Mineral Powder, €26 (4), for a perfect finish). • Lightly colour eyelids with a sheer neutral eyeshadow such as Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres in Beige Rose, €7.99, Maher’s Chemist, West Street. (5) • For a natural flush try using a bronzer or blush. Rimmel’s Sun Dance 9 Bronzer 027 (available in Boots, Laurence Town Centre) is perfect at just €5.99. (6) • Apply mascara; I like XXL Pro Mascara by Maybelline, €12.99, available in Hickey’s Pharmacy, West St. (7) • I know black eyeliner is a key component to every teenage girl’s make-up bag, but do not layer it on without blending a little eye-shadow along the eyeliner. This makes it appear softer but will still give depth and definition. Try MAC Black Smolder Eye Kohl (available in Brown Thomas) (8), to order call 01-605666). • Finish off with a touch of lip gloss or light lipstick. I love Soap & Glory ‘Sexy Mother Pucker’ for €12 (9) or Max Factor ‘Lipfinity’ for €16.05, (10) both available in Boots, Laurence Town Centre.

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This is a polish that lasts for 14 days without chipping or smudging. It is a high performance product that goes on like a polish and wears like a gel.

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I am finding my fake tan hard to apply; it always looks patchy and streaky. I have an event coming up and want my tan to look perfect – any tips on what should I do? Mary, Co.Meath I would highly advise getting a spray tan as it is a quick and easy way to have the perfect tan. There is a wide choice of tanning products available to suit different skin tones, and you will be guaranteed a fabulous glowing tan. Go to your local spa for advice on different tans available.

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Health & Fitness

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Love the diamonds in an old cluster ring, but couldn’t care less for the setting? Then it might be time to recycle your tired jewellery… Carmel Riggs visits Bernard English Goldsmith on West St where she discovers adorable bespoke pieces that have been given a new lease of life

Bernard works on a new creation in his workshop

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edesigning jewellery for customers have to tease out what they want, wanting to recycle old valuables is all whether it’s a ring, earrings or a in a day’s work for local goldsmith Bernard pendant. Some people have definite English. ideas but others don’t. From that we’ll For three decades he has been creating draw out sketches and try to ascertain affordable bespoke jewellery from the onsite their budget. workshop at his shop premises on West ‘At the end of the day we’re here Street, allowing to help – and are clients to create “I had a pendant made out very sensitive the perfect ring, of a simple ring. Bernard to people’s pendant, or drew up some sketches needs and brooch. the history But it’s the ‘reuse, and I choose from there.” behind the recycle, redesign’ jewellery. method that is becoming increasingly For most people popular with locals lately, including there is sentiment Margariette Taffee, from Monasterboice. attached to the ‘I had my engagement ring remodelled item so instead of as it had dated very quickly,’ she says. ‘I got selling it or leaving it engaged in 1972 but my ring – which had lying they’re choosing one very good stone and two big shoulders to melt it and make either side – wasn’t really what I liked so something else.’ I decided to get it restyled. Bernard added Breda Nugent, from four more diamonds to the band allowing Drogheda, is also a fan of them to graduate each side – it’s a different recycling. She had an old ring now!’ engagement ring sitting in her Margariette’s love affair with recycled jewellery box for years when she jewellery began in her mid-20s, as her tastes decided to reincarnate it! changed so too did her jewellery collection. She says: ‘My three-stone engagement ‘I love jewellery and the idea behind ring had been replaced many years later by recycling is fantastic. Besides the a more expensive “The end result fact that it is so reasonable there band. Since I no was amazing, are so many different things you longer wore it I can do with old items,’ she adds. decided to bring I couldn’t believe ‘For example I had a pendant it into Bernard how perfect made out of a simple ring. to see what my it was.” Bernard drew up some sketches options were. and I choose from there.’ He had many ideas but in the end I went Perhaps the greatest with a three-stone pendant. The end result challenge for Bernard English was amazing and I couldn’t believe how is coming up with a design that perfect it was. pleases the customer. ‘My old ring might not have been overly ‘If someone calls into us expensive but it was very sentimental to me. with recyclable items we first I now keep it close to my heart at all times!’

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the fact that Bernard English made their ‘Creating a moment that lasts forever’ – these are words which perfectly sum up the own rings. In the end I choose a three-stone emerald cut in 18c white gold – and I adore ambience at Bernard English Goldsmiths. it. I’ll have to get a wedding band made but So when it comes to choosing a I know Bernard will sort it out!’ wedding or engagement ring it really The selection of wedding rings at doesn’t get any more personable. The Bernard English’s is both exquisite and private ring room allows clients to choose enviable. However it’s the bespoke wedding their ring confidentially, away from service available that’s going prying eyes, which one customer, Rachel Walsh ‘The couple is involved in down a treat with couples from Balbriggan, was everything, from choosing wanting to put their own stamp on their bands. very thankful for indeed! the shape, the style, the ‘What She says: ‘We got metal and the stones...” we engaged two weeks aspire to create is a before Christmas – and as you can imagine quality piece that will it was a very emotional day! last for life – it’s not a ‘We were brought into the ring room and within a half an hour I had chosen “the disposable item,’ says Bernard. ‘Our bespoke one”. I got a little upset when I tried it on service involves a but it was okay, no one could see me!’ The thought of buying her engagement consultation with either myself or Bob ring abroad or outside of town didn’t even occur to Rachel at the time. Clifford, our other experienced goldsmith, ‘Lots of people had told me I would get in which we sit down, better quality diamonds if I dealt with an independent jeweller,’ she adds. ‘I also liked discuss the design and

The ring room at Bernard English

draw up plans to the couple’s specification. ‘The couple is involved in everything from choosing the shape, the style, the metal and the stones, or if they would like to have the inner band engraved, that’s not a problem either. Whatever the budget we can create rings that will be entirely unique to the couple. I would urge anyone looking for something a little different to call in to our store and we will talk you through the options.’

Bernard English (right); and with Nicola Howard, Olwyn McGinn and Emily Mullen (above)

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Reeling in the Showband Years 1 Mary and Dervla Burke of Crystal Swing with Tommy Leddy 2 Pat Brannigan, Mary Smith and Maura McNamara 3 Lorraine McDonnell and Ronan Collins

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Weddings

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Alan Sweeney weds Paula Hicks This popular Drogheda couple met through a mutual friend back in 1999 but it was 11 years later on December 27th, 2010 that they finally tied the knot in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin. The celebrations continued in the Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk where a wonderful reception took place. The Sopranos and DJ Aiden McCullen entertained guests into the small hours of the night, especially those who travelled from the UK and Italy. Paula’s best friend Carol Breen was maid of honor, along with her two sisters Sarah and Aine and Alan’s sister Ellie. Alan’s bestman was Ian McCullen and the groomsmen were Kevin Bonner, Barry Matthews and Joe Greene. Paula’s niece Eleanor Bolger was flowergirl and her nephew Cillian Bolger was pageboy. The bride and groom spent their honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius. Photos by Suzanne Collins

David Flanagan weds Emma Black At just 14 Emma Black had already met her future husband! After a long courtship the pair married in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda on September 25th, 2010 with a reception afterwards in the Boyne Valley Hotel. Emma is the daughter of Oliver and Noeleen Black and David is the son of David and Sandra Flanagan, all from Drogheda. Both the bride and groom had several family and friends who travelled home from the UK to share their big day. Emma was assisted by her bridesmaids Karen Coyle, Sarah Black, Paula Black and Linda Flanagan. The bestmen were Damien Coyle, Andrew Black, Justin Murphy and Aaron Kennedy. The couple spent their honeymoon in Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas. Photos by Andrew Wilton 24

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Shane Callaghan weds Sandra Ennis It was on Friday, December 10th, 2010 that Sandra Ennis and Shane Callaghan said their wedding vows in St Cianan’s Church, Duleek, followed by a reception in Trim Castle Hotel. When they got engaged in May last year, and decided to get married in December no one could have predicted that Ireland would have the coldest winter since records began. With family and friends travelling from England and the west of Ireland, the weather meant that some of their guests were unable to attend their big day. Sandra is the daughter of Brendan and Carmel Ennis from Duleek. Her only sister Kathryn was her bridesmaid, along with her best friend Aoife O’Neill. Shane is the youngest of the Callaghan family and is the son of Ann and Gerrard. His bestmen were his brother Gary and Stephen Melia. Following their wedding, with travel chaos throughout the country, the couple spent a couple of nights in the Radisson Farnham Hotel, Co. Cavan. They’re planning to enjoy a honeymoon in America this summer. Photos by Gillian McEnteggart

email your wedding photos to info@essentialdrogheda.com

Tomas White weds Niamh Lenehan It was a summer job that brought Ardcath newlyweds Niamh and Tomas first together. The couple married on December 17th last in St Theresa’s Church, Bellewstown and what started as a beautiful sunny day strangely ended up being a snowy night. Their reception was held in The Headford in Kells where Band Catch 22 provided the music into the night. Chief bridesmaid was Susan Howard along with Niamh’s sisters Roisin and Orla. The bestman was Enda Murphy while Tomas’ brothers Derek and Paul were groomsmen. It was a very proud day for both sets of parents, Jim and Patricia Lenehen and Thomas and Dolores White. The happy couple spent a few days of their honeymoon in Florida followed by a Caribbean Cruise. Photos by Suzanne Collins

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Interiors

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here is something exciting about seeing the first blossoms of spring, so with that excitement in mind take a fresh look at your home and see what you can do to bring an extra touch of pizzazz to your interior.

can add a breath of fresh air. Stunning fabrics can be made into cushions, throws, divider screens and wall hangings to give life to a dull colour scheme. The Neo range is an exciting mix of designs for rooms and feature walls. A peacock feather wallpaper in a dining room is perfect for making a statement without overpowering the Colourtrend Historic, available @ Murtaghs, whole room.

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Lighting Subtle and indirect lighting can create a whole new atmosphere to an interior scheme and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just have to be for evenings. Dark corners of rooms can be brought to life with a simple lamp. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to always highlight large areas, look at subtle ways to introduce light such as back lighting a statue or plant. An interesting lamp can double as a feature as well as lighting.

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Spring cleaning always comes to mind this time of year. Unless you have an emotional attachment to collections that are gathering dust, pack it away or move it on permanently. This is the perfect time to make decisions about what is necessary and what is taking up valuable space.

Artwork Try moving around your artwork and pictures to create a whole new feel. The great thing is it will cost you nothing! Flowers

Vibrant flowers will always liven up a dull room. It might be an idea to invest in artificial blooms for your home, visit www.siamsilkflowerco.com for their full range. Call Niamh for a consultation on 087-6445050 or to find out what interior package special offers are available for 2011. Visit www.niamhcarterdesigns.ie or check out Niamh Carter Designs on

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Can you give us a brief job description? Hmmm! I suppose my job description ranges from meeting our customers and suppliers to managing the finances and making the coffee; Ria Meeganmy business partner likes her coffee! What inspired you to get into this field? Well, I lived in the Far East for a while a few years back and was always on the look out for something to come home with and set up a small business. Ria and Seamus were on a visit to the Far East and we met up a few times. Over dinner one night Ria was looking at some of the handmade silk flowers in the restaurant and commented that she had not seen such quality since her time in New York and it sort of bloomed from there… pardon the pun!

people come into our Factory Shop, bend over a vase of flowers and sniff! The most satisfying aspect has to be meeting a bride and groom to go through what they want for their wedding day. Ria tends to look after that end of the business, but I have to confess I enjoy meeting with them too. We had a couple in recently who were quoted x1,200 for their wedding package in fresh flowers. We rented them the same package for x400 and that included the purchase of four bouquets to keep as a reminder of the day.

Small Talk with Kevin Smith

What is a typical week at work like for you? Hectic! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we MD of Siam Silk Flower Company, both tend to be on the road, Donore Industrial Estate so I could be off by 7am and might not get home until 8 or What recommendations 9pm depending on where I have been. On the would you have wholesale side of the business we have customers for anyone thinking of starting their own now from as far away as Cork and up as far as business? Planning and research are key, Donegal. We even have one in Scotland and know your business and customer base, keep another in Manchester. Thursday, Friday and costs to a minimum and let your business grow Saturday we open our Factory Shop on the organically. Be prepared for a tough 12 to 18 Donore Road to the public so I use those days months starting out particularly in this economic to catch up on paper work, while there to greet climate, but at the end of the day go for it. customers in the shop. In your opinion, what makes an entrepreneur What do you enjoy about your job most of all? successful? Hard work, courage and faith in Where do I start, the funniest thing is when what you are doing.

Women of Worth Awards

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believe deserve an award for the work they do. The categories are:Drogheda & District Chamber are pleased to announce the return of the wonderfully uplifting 1. The professions – doctors, solicitors, dentists, lawyers, architects, engineers, WOW awards! Sponsored this year by Coca scientists, chiropodists, nursing, physiotherapy, Cola International Services & Louth County Enterprise Board, these awards seek to recognise optometrists, etc. 2. Enterprise – retail, manufacturing, the major contribution made by women to the construction, IT, industrial, electronics, economic and social well being of the region. environment, motor trade, cosmetics, We are inviting the general public and beauticians, hospitality, tourism, etc. business people to nominate ladies who they

Who do you most admire? It would have to be my dad, Tony, or ‘Pops’ as my friends call him! He took over the family business at a very young age after the death of his dad, and at 16 he headed for Cork where he trained with Ford and came back to pick up where my grandad left off. He managed to keep it going and hand it over to my brother who today is doing the same thing. Smiths of Drogheda are 75 years old this year and I am very proud of my dad. What was your first job and how much did you earn? Well, apart from the family business where I worked all through school, my first real job was for Crazy Prices in Tallaght. I forgot how much I earned, whatever the minimum wage was in 1990.

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What are your ‘pet hates’ in the workplace? I am fairly easy going, but the one thing that annoys me is people who arrive for work most days five or 10 minutes late. If you can be in by 9.10am you can be in by 9am. What is your greatest professional achievement? I would have to say it is Siam Silk Flower Company. We started this company last July from the garage in Ria’s house and have since had to move twice, to bigger premises each time. Time will tell but I am very proud of our achievements over the last 12 months. Contact the Chamber on 041 9833544, enquiries@droghedachamber.com or visit www.droghedachamber.ie

3. The Arts – graphic design, artists, sculptures, writers, musicians, actors, craft-makers etc. 4. Community Organisations & Services – children’s welfare, women’s welfare, youth development, hospice care, cancer awareness & research, animal welfare, Garda, helplines, support groups, court officers, etc. To nominate simply fill in the form on page 11 and drop into the Chamber office on the Dublin Road.

Food

Tango 1 Linda Ofidle and Florence Esigie 2 Edel Fay and Stephen McDonagh 3 Darren and Julie-Anna O’Brien

Oriental treasure Try something a little different this month with some Asian recipes from Tango’s, one of Drogheda’s favourite restaurants

cknowledged as one of the greatest and original cuisines of the world, Asian food has never been more popular. But the days of a Chinese take-away being a once-a-week treat are over as the art of Asian cooking moves quickly from the restaurants into home kitchens. This month Trevor Yiu, manager of Tango Asian Cuisine Restaurant, located at Drogheda Leisure Park on Rathmullan Road, happily shares some culinary delights from Tango’s kitchen. Open three years, Tango’s has gained a loyal following in the northeast with diners particularly fond of the ‘All You Can Eat’ menu. Trevor says: ‘In a recession we are constantly striving to provide our customers with a good value menu – and we’ve more to come!’ To reserve your table at Tango’s phone 041-983 5054.

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Steamed Scallops in Garlic or Black Bean Sauce (Serves 4)

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Ingredients: Fresh scallop x 8 Pinch of garlic (chopped) or pinch of black bean 1 scallion (chopped) 4tsp soy sauce 4tsp vegetable oil Red chilli pepper x 8

Method: 1. Clean the scallops thoroughly, taking out the orange roe if you wish. 2. Place the chopped garlic or black bean on top of the scallops and steam for roughly 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of your scallops.

3. Finely chop the scallion and chilli and place on top of the scallops. 4. Heat vegetable oil on the pan until it is sizzling before pouring a ½ teaspoon over each scallop. Drizzle with soy sauce and serve.

Tango Chicken (Serves 4) Ingredients: Chicken fillet x 4 1 onion (cut into strips) 1 half carrot (cut into strips) Method: 1. Wash the chicken before cutting into thin slices. Boil in a pan for 3 minutes and put to one side. 2. Place the onion, carrot, mushrooms and celery into

8 mushrooms 1 celery stick (chopped) 40ml evaporated milk 170g Maggi Sos Chilli Sauce*

Knob of butter Pinch of black pepper ½ tsp salt 3 tsp sugar

the wok and stir-fry for with the vegetables and stirapproximately 1 minute. fry for a further two minutes 3. Pour the chilli sauce, until the chicken is fully milk, butter and black cooked. pepper over the vegetables 4. Serve with boiled or and boil for 1 minute. Place fried rice. the chicken into the wok *Available to buy at Chinese Market, Bachelor’s Lane

Tango Fillet of Pork marinated in Asian herbs (Serves 4) Pinch of chilli powder 30ml water Sauce ‘Medium’* Ingredients: 1 small red chilli pepper 1 basil leaf Half of a lemon grass Pork loin (2Ibs), Pinch of salt 375g Sriracha Chilli cut into 4 pieces lemongrass and chilli very finely and setting and cook for a further 10 Method: minutes, ensuring you turn each side 1. Clean the pork thoroughly before add them to the sauce. Pour in the water and stir on a high heat until it every minute. drizzling each side of the fillet with starts to boil. 4. Pour the sauce over the pork chilli powder and salt. Allow to 3. Pan-fry pork on its own and leave fillets and serve with rice or chips. marinade for at least 2-3 hours. on a high heat for a minute each side. 2. Pour the Sriracha Chilli Sauce Turn the heat down to the lowest into the wok. Chop the basil, *Available to buy at Chinese Market, Bachelor’s Lane

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What’s on in

March

Wayne Brennan,

Friday, March 4th, 9pm, Droichead Arts Centre Described as enigmatic and uplifting, Wayne Brennan’s musical style draws together influences from greats like Clapton, Knopfler and Hendrix in a delicate fusion of reggae, flamenco, country and rock. Singing songs from his critically acclaimed album, In My hands, this promises to be a highly infectious and catchy gig. Tickets €10, www.droichead.ie

Damien Dempsey Wednesday, March 16th,

8pm, The d hotel Looking for a somewhat special start to Paddy’s Weekend? Catch Damien Dempsey unplugged at the d. Since his first concerts back in 1995 Dempsey has been regarded as one of the most evocative Irish singer-songwriters and has been hailed the voice of a generation. This intimate setting is sure to be a winner for Damo fans. Tickets €22.50, on sale at the hotel reception

Honor Heffernan and Leslie Dowdall,

Saturday, March 5th, 9pm, Droichead Arts Centre A musical venture with an eclectic mix of styles can be experienced when Honor Heffernan and Leslie Dowdall, two of Ireland’s best known vocalists, stop off at the Droichead for the launch of their ‘Songs from the Other Side’. This evening of music is a soulful fusion of blues, contemporary and rock ’n’ roll with each bringing her own style to the stage. Tickets €16 (in adv), €14 (conc), €18 (at the door), www.droichead.com

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Nights on Broadway – The Bee Gees Story Saturday, 26th March 26th, 8pm, The TLT

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Othello by William Shakespeare Thursday, March 31st, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts Centre The Bruiser Theatre Company returns to the Droichead with a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, his most brutal and gripping play of love, jealousy and murder. None of this Shakespeare script is modernised. Tickets €18 (in adv), €16 (conc), €20 (at the door), www.droichead.com

Donore-Rossnaree Drama Group presents Off the Hook, Monday, March 7th - Saturday, March 12th, 8pm, Droichead Arts Centre The scene is set in a country hotel, where there is a loot of stolen money hidden. Two rival gangs are aware of this and try to spring the crook out of prison to locate the money, however the wrong prisoner is abducted and this set in train a comedy of events. A good night of laughter is guaranteed. Tickets €12, www.droichead. com

The Quare Land by John McManus, Thursday, March 24th, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts Centre Set in a house in Cavan ‘The Quare Land’ centres on the character Hugh Pugh, who is about to take his first bath in four years. His bathing is disturbed by developer Rob McNulty wanting to buy a field off him. Hugh conducts negotiations from his bath tub as he is reluctant to sell. This show sold out for two weeks at the Galway Arts Festival. An ideal opportunity to simply sit back and have a great laugh! Tickets €18 (in adv), €16 (conc), €20 (at the door), www.droichead.com

Exhibition Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh,

Saturday, March 12th – April 19th, Highlanes Gallery This new exhibition of work by painter Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh explores the subtle relationships of spaces, intersections, fissures and lacunas between forms and objects. Sinéad communicates the process of constructing an image with punctuated colour and geometry of reserved canvasses. The intricacies of perceiving the same object by an artist and a viewer underline the vast variance of surrounding images. The artist is balancing on the indefinable border between our reality and the world depicted in her art and where the two meet. Admission is free, suggested donation €2. www.highlanes.ie

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Dates for your diary EVENTS Fri 25th Feb

The Purple Sessions at The Punt: Monthly music sessions with local and national artists providing a wide variety of music. This month’s acts include: Dave Hope and the Henchmen, Sinead McNally, Baumi, and Namanaya. Live link of the performers on YouTube www. purplesessions.com Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Sean with Late Bar, and concessions provided to Earth Niteclub Hogs & Heifers: Music with Resident DJ Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Scholars Townhouse Hotel: Music in the Lounge every Friday evening from 9.30pm McPhails: Big Digger

Contact Frank: 087-0613590 Daly’s of Donore: Traditional music every Thursday evening. Admission is free McPhails: The Enemies Boyles of Slane: Slane Laughs feat Savage Eye’s John Colleary

Mon 7th March

Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith with Late Bar and concessions provided to Droichead Arts Centre: DonoreRossnaree Drama Group presents Off The Earth Niteclub The Thatch: Live music with Rapscallion Hook @ 8pm €12 adv booking McPhails: Juicer McPhails: Monday Club Boyles of Slane: Kelle Redmond & Band

Tues 8th March

Droichead Arts Centre: DonoreRossnaree Drama Group presents Off The The TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Mike Hook @ 8pm €12 adv booking Denver & Guests at 8pm. Tickets €25 Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Droichead Arts Centre: Wayne Brennan Admission free at 9pm. Admission €10 Foley’s Bar: Traditional Music Night – Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave free admission Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Sean with McPhails: Open Mic Night Late Bar and concessions provided to The Barbican: Adults (Beg) Ballet 6-7pm Earth Niteclub 1st floor. Adults (Beg) Hip Hop 7-8pm McPhails: Big Generator 4th floor. Adults (Int) Hip Hop 7-8pm Sarsfields back lounge: Bagful of 1st Floor. Adults (Beg) Ballroom & Latin Songs on the first Friday of every month. 8-9pm 1st Floor. Adults Zumba 8-9pm 4th Back to basics, one night of live acoustic Floor. Zumba 6 weeks €65. Ballet, Hip McPhails: Electric Lemon music, seven different songwriters, all Hop, Ballroom & Latin €70 for 6 weeks. Hogs & Heifers: Taboo with their own style entertain Check www.kinetixdance.ie for special Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith with The Venue, McHugh’s: Drogheda online prices Late Bar and concessions provided to Animal Rescue table quiz. Doors open at Earth Niteclub 7:30pm. €10 pp (4 to a team). Spot prize Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave for best team name. Droichead Arts Centre: DonoreThe Thatch: Side by Side – Traditional Boyles of Slane: The Buskers Rossnaree Drama Group presents Off The Music group. Scholars Townhouse Hotel: Music in Hook @ 8pm €12 adv booking the Lounge every Friday evening from Daly’s of Donore: Traditional Music every Thurs evening. Admission free The Thatch: Take your Pick with Groggy 9.30pm Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Mac Classes: Salsa Total Beginners: 8-9pm McPhails: Judge Brothers Droichead Arts Centre: Workshop Salsa Intermediates: 9-10pm. Pay as you Boyne Valley Hotel: Drogheda field studies by Yanny Petters. 2:30-5pm. go only €10. Private classes on request. Toastmasters meet at 8pm. This is a Admission €15. Honor Heffernan & Contact Frank: 087-0613590 voluntary organisation to assist people in Leslie Dowdell at 9pm. Admission €16, McPhails: The Enemies becoming better communicators €14 concession Foley’s Bar: Samba Festival Table Quiz. McPhails: Open Mic Night Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Raffle and food on the night Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith with Late Bar and concessions provided to McPhails: Monday Club Droichead Arts Centre: DonoreEarth Niteclub Rossnaree Drama Group presents Off The The Thatch: Live music with Roberta Hook @ 8pm €12 adv booking McPhails: Bluemoose The Barbican: Adults (Beg) Ballet 6-7pm Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Boyles of Slane: Hudwink 1st floor. Adults (Beg) Hip Hop 7-8pm Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Sean with Boyne Valley Hotel: Dreamgirls Show 4th floor. Adults (Int) Hip Hop 7-8pm Late Bar and concessions provided to & Electric Avenue. Charity night in aid of 1st Floor. Adults (Beg) Ballroom & Latin 8-9pm 1st Floor. Adults Zumba 8-9pm 4th the Women’s Refuge, Abacus & Drogheda Earth Niteclub McPhails: Big Train Special Needs Group. 8pm. Tickets €15. Floor. Zumba 6 weeks €65. Ballet, Hip Scholars Townhouse Hotel: Music in Book on 9846614/9844998 Hop, Ballroom & Latin €70 for 6 weeks. the Lounge every Friday evening from Drogheda Leisure Park: Meath Check www.kinetixdance.ie for special Taekwon-Do Bowling Fundraiser. Teams 9.30pm online prices. of 6 to bowl at 6pm or 7pm. To book a Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night – team slot contact Denise Rice on 086free admission Droichead Arts Centre: DonoreDroichead Arts Centre: The Illusionist 2325362 or Aoife at Drogheda Leisure Rossnaree Drama Group presents Off The Park on 041-9877707 at 8pm. Admission €8 Hook @ 8pm €12 adv booking McPhails: Open Mic Night Highlanes Gallery: New exhibition opens Saturday, 12th March 2011 at The Thatch: Take your pick with DJ 2pm by painter Sinead Ni Mhaonaigh. Groggy Mac Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Admission is free, suggested donation McPhails: Hoodwinked Classes: Salsa Total Beginners: 8-9pm €2.00 Boyles of Slane: Orion Salsa Intermediates: 9-10pm. Pay as you Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave go only €10. Private classes on request.

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Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free The Thatch: Take your pick with DJ Groggy Mac McPhails: Monkey Business

Mon 14th March

Boyne Valley Hotel: Drogheda Toastmasters meet at 8pm. McPhails: Monday Club

Tues 15th March

Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free Foley’s Bar: Traditional Music Night – free admission McPhails: Open Mic Night Droichead Arts Centre: Silver ScreenThe Ghost at 2pm. Admission free over 55’s. Fish Story at 8pm. €8 per screening The Barbican: Adults (Beg) Ballet 6-7pm 1st floor. Adults (Beg) Hip Hop 7-8pm 4th floor. Adults (Int) Hip Hop 7-8pm 1st Floor. Adults (Beg) Ballroom & Latin 8-9pm 1st Floor. Adults Zumba 8-9pm 4th Floor. Zumba 6 weeks €65. Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin €70 for 6 weeks. Check www.kinetixdance.ie for special online prices

Wed 16th March

McPhails: Electric Avenue Boyles of Slane: The Lunar Project The D Hotel: Damien Dempsey, 8pm Tickets €22.50

Thurs 17th March St.Patricks Day

Drogheda Town Centre: St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ 12 noon Daly’s of Donore: Traditional Music every Thursday evening. Admission is Free McPhails: Rapscallion and The Enemies

Fri 18th March

Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Sean with Late Bar and concessions provided to Earth Niteclub McPhails: Innuendo Scholars Townhouse Hotel: Music in the Lounge every Friday evening from 9.30pm

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Sat 19th March

Droichead Arts Centre: The Secret of Kells at 2pm. €5 Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith with Late Bar and concessions provided to Earth Niteclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave The Thatch: Live music with The Dawn McPhails: Nookie Boyles of Slane: Big Train

Sun 20th March

Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free The Thatch: Take your pick with DJ Groggy Mac McPhails: Bru House Boyles of Slane: Double Entende

Mon 21st March McPhails: Monday Club

Tues 22nd March

Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free Foley’s Bar: Traditional Music Night – free admission Droichead Arts Centre: Gainsbourg 8pm. €8 The Barbican: Adults (Beg) Ballet 6-7pm 1st floor. Adults (Beg) Hip Hop 7-8pm 4th floor. Adults (Int) Hip Hop 7-8pm 1st Floor. Adults (Beg) Ballroom & Latin 8-9pm 1st Floor. Adults Zumba 8-9pm 4th Floor. Zumba 6 weeks €65. Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin €70 for 6 weeks. Check www.kinetixdance.ie for special online prices

Thurs 24th March

Daly’s of Donore: Traditional Music every Thurs evening. Admission free. McPhails: The Enemies Droichead Arts Centre: The Quare Land by John McManus at 8.30pm. €18 Adv booking, €16 concession, €20 on the door

Fri 25th March

Droichead Arts Centre: Julian Reed- An Evening of Clairvoyance. 8pm. Tickets €12 Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Sean with Late Bar and concessions provided to Earth Niteclub The Punt: This month’s acts include Michael McGirr Band, Shane Davis Band and Adrian Connolly. McPhails: Shaken Edge Scholars Townhouse Hotel: Music in the Lounge every Friday evening from 9.30pm

Sat 26th March

Highlanes Gallery: Adult Workshop with the artist (Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh) 11am – 1pm. Cost €10. Workshop for young people (aged 13-17yrs) 1:30pm – 3pm.Cost €5. Booking is advised T: 041-9803311 as places are limited. Lecture on abstraction by Curator and lecturer Lisa Moran at 2.00pm.Admission free, suggested donation €2 TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Nights On Broadway -The Bee Gee’s Story at 8pm. Tickets €25 Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith with Late Bar and concessions provided to Earth Niteclub The Thatch: Elvis Night with Peter Carroll McPhails: Catch 22 Boyles of Slane: Relax, the 80’s Band

Sun 27th March

Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free The Thatch: Take your pick with DJ Groggy Mac

EVENT GUIDE Mike Denver with Guests

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam

Fri March 4th Tickets `25.00

Nights On Broadway The Bee Gee’s Story

Sat March 26th Tickets ` 20.00

Jedward

The Bad Behaviour Tour

Sun April 10th Tickets `27.50

Mon 28th March

Paul Brady & Band

Boyne Valley Hotel: Drogheda Toastmasters meet at 8pm Droichead Arts Centre: Winters Bone at 8pm. €8 per screening, €36 season ticket McPhails: Monday Club

Tues 29th March

Clarke’s Bar: Traditional session @ 9pm. Admission free Foley’s Bar: Traditional Music Night – free admission The Barbican: Adults (Beg) Ballet 6-7pm 1st floor. Adults (Beg) Hip Hop 7-8pm 4th floor. Adults (Int) Hip Hop 7-8pm 1st Floor. Adults (Beg) Ballroom & Latin 8-9pm 1st Floor. Adults Zumba 8-9pm 4th Floor. Zumba 6 weeks €65. Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin €70 for 6 weeks. Check www.kinetixdance.ie for special online prices

Wed 30th March

Boyles of Slane: Kieran Goss

Thurs 31st March

Droichead Arts Centre: Othello at 8.30pm. €18 adv booking, €16 concession, €20 door Dalys of Donore: Traditional music every Thurs evening. Admission free McPhails: The Enemies Boyne Valley Hotel: The Plonkers Wine Club meeting, 8pm. Contact Joe Egan on 08601722627 for details

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Powell (Wishbone Ash) & Henry Mc Cullough (ex.Wings) April 15th,Jimmy Smyth & The Guitar Festival All Stars April 17th, Aslan with special guests The Flaws & Ham Sandwich April 23rd, Saw Doctors April 29th, Paddy Laughs Comedy Festival (acts to be announced) April 30th & 31st,High School Rocks May 1st, Johnny Cash Roadshow May 6th, Frankie Gavin & De Dannan May 7th, St. Peters Male Voice Choir with The RTE Concert Orchestra May 21st and many more....

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with Republic of Ireland and Leeds United legend Best game you’ve ever played in an Irish jersey: I have been privileged to play for my country 59 times. It was always an honour to pull on the green jersey but without doubt my most memorable game for the Republic of Ireland was my international debut against Sweden in Dalymount Park in November 1959. I was just 18 years old and scored in a game which we won 3-2. The newspapers the next day described our display as dazzling and that Ireland had found a new star. That was an incredible feeling. Best goal playing for Leeds: Having scored 115 goals for Leeds United in a 12year career at Elland Road there are quite a few contenders. However, the goal I consider my best came against our fierce rivals of the early 70’s, Derby County. Derby were the league champions in 1972 (having deprived Leeds of the title) and when they came to Elland Road in November of that year we were fired up to play our best. I scored twice that day in a 5-0 trouncing, the second of which was a long range rasper that I can still see vividly to this day. There’s no better feeling for a footballer than to score a great goal. Best footballer you’ve ever played with: The players at Leeds United were an amazingly talented group but before I joined Leeds I had spent nearly six seasons at Old Trafford with Manchester United. The player who I regard as the best is Bobby Charlton. Bobby had it all, skill, flair, determination and natural awareness. He was one of a kind and I left Man Utd before a young George Best broke into the side. Best career moment: Having come up from the Second Division with Leeds United we knew we were onto something special under manager Don Revie. We won the League Championship in the 38

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John Giles

1968-69 season ahead of the other established big clubs like Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal. This was my most magical career moment and it heralded in an unprecedented period of success for the club.

and even today fruit would be my first choice of snack. Best read: I love reading biographies and the one that Best football pundit: I joined the RTE soccer really stands out panel in 1986 at the suggestion of Eamon is that of former Dunphy, a move that I thought would only be American President short term. However, here I am 25 years later Lyndon B. Johnson. still in the hot seat and still enjoying every He took over minute of it. Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady from the assassinated John F. Kennedy at a very are without doubt the top two pundits I have dangerous time in world affairs when the USA worked with. Both are intensely knowledgeable and the Soviet Union were in the middle of and passionate about The Cold War. An exhilarating read. My own the game and always autobiography ‘A Football Man’ has been very reflect their views honestly, which is great well received and dare I say it but it’s well worth reading! for the viewers. Best manager you’ve worked with: During my career at Leeds the man who was responsible for the amazing success there was Don Revie. Don knew a great player when he saw one (he did after all sign me from Man United!) and his management skills were second to none. I loved playing for him and I was really sad when he left Leeds in 1974 to take over the England job.

Best film: I love the Godfather movies (1&2). With so many great movies made down through the decades it’s hard to say which is the best but I must give a mention to a great cowboy movie called ‘Shane’ which starred Alan Ladd.

Best way to unwind: There’s nothing better than a day’s golf. A lot of professional footballers take up golf and I was no exception. Unfortunately, my Best hideaway: With golf playing such an important part of my life handicap now isn’t what it was back then but I I would have to say Hollystown Golf Course. No still enjoy it as much. pressure, no agenda, Best advice you ever received: Believe it just a fabulous day or not the best advice is always the most away from the business sensible and straight forward and in my of the football media case the advice given was ‘work hard’. world. The perfect The same applies in any sport or job, hideaway. work hard and you will reap the benefits. Best childhood memory: When I got my first Schoolboy International Cap for Ireland against England in 1956. Days like these you never forget.

The John Giles Foundation ‘Walk of Dreams’ will take place on Sunday, March 27th at 3pm. The walk will be staged in 14 different towns all over Ireland on that day with over 100,000 walkers expected to take part. Dundalk has been Best drink: My favourite tipple is chosen as the location for the Louth, Cavan, Bacardi and coke. Monaghan region with the walk commencing Best snack: As a professional from Oriel Park. For further information, log footballer I was always very conscious onto www.johngilesfoundation.com. of my diet, avoiding junk food and sugary snacks. I would snack on fruit

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