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4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without… 10 Reality TV Bites... What E readers really think about television’s most watched shows

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13 The World According to Niall Boyle... E chats to the Drogheda singer/songwriter

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10 Know Your Rights Dermot Monahan answers your legal queries 30 Small talk with Des Ferris, MD of Nature’s Best in Drogheda

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

14 Retro Gal Build a 1940’s inspired wardrobe for Autumn

32 Entice with Spice Rupee Indian restaurant serves up three tasty courses

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16 It’s a Man Thing Top grooming tips

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Can’t get through the month without . . . Claudia Werner selects the best sson of what September has to offer ry le Histo history at the John Boyle Talking O’Reilly Autumn School, which is being hosted by the Old Drogheda Society and Millmount Museum, and held in the beautiful surroundings of the Boyne Valley Hotel on Saturday, September 10th. This year’s theme is ‘Monster Meetings & Riotous Assemblies’ and welcomes leading history expert, Newstalk presenter Dr Patrick Geoghegan. Tickets are €10 or €30 with a 4-course lunch. Call the Millmount Museum on 041-9833097 or email info@millmount.net for details.

Musicfor the soul

Getting your hands on Anamceol, the recently launched second album of Meath’s own Deirdre Shannon! The leading soloist is still relatively unknown at home despite continuously wowing audiences internationally and having received several awards for her first album. She has been described as having ‘one of the purest voices around’ by her Lord of the Dance colleague and mentor Michael Flatley. The album is available online at www. deirdreshannon.com for €14, including postage. You go girl!

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Sussing out if make-up artistry is all that it’s cracked up to be! Essential beauty columnist Emma Woods is running an introductory masterclass in the d Hotel on Tuesday, September 6th at 7.30pm (ahead of her official Avantgarde Make-up Academy & Studio opening in October) to give you a flavour of what’s involved in carving out a career in High-Fashion Make-up Artistry. The classes are €20pp or €30 for two people and include a complimentary gift bag and raffle on the night. Register at www.avantgardemakeup.ie or call 087-9186198.

Poles apart

Holding your breath when this year’s contestants of the Irish Pole Championships take to the stage of Fusion Niteclub! Expect some breathtaking moves demonstrating great skill and acrobatic strength. The competition takes place on Saturday, September 10th at 8pm showcasing talent from all across Ireland. Tickets are €10 and available on www.irishpolechampionships.com. All monies raised will go to charity.

Solar so good Star gazing at Oldbridge House on September 23rd. The event starts at 3pm with talks throughout the afternoon, as well as stilt walking and fire eating displays by Mr Mefiesto! A telescopic observation of the night sky (weather permitting), when the dark sets in, promises to bring visitors on a journey through our solar system. Places are strictly limited, so early booking is advised, call 041-9809950 or email battleoftheboyne@opw.ie. All events are free of charge.

DAR abseil

Allowing your adrenaline junkie self to sign up for the Drogheda Animal Rescue Annual Abseil which takes place at the d Hotel on October 1st. The event itself involves abseiling off the d’s 80ft high roof, so if you want to conquer your fear of heights or just simply feel like doing something different please register immediately. This year DAR is hoping the abseil will raise €14,000. All entrants must be over 18 years of age and raise a minimum of €200. To register email your name, address and contact number to fundraising@dar.ie.

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The Party: Emma Woods’s 30th The Place: The Black Bull The People: 1 Emma Woods and Steven Garry 2 Emmanuel, Imelda and Rita Woods 3 Bridie and PhilSmith 4 Jenny Connor, Lisa Martin, Emma Woods and Belinda Seery

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The Party: Amber Conran’s 18th The Place: Harry’s Bar The People: 1 Ciara and Ashley Fealy 2 Katie Walsh, Jane Daly and Paige Mooney 3 Marlena Cooke and Maggie Conran 4 Gemma Talbot and Suzanne Byrne 5 Amber Conran and Sapphire Rose

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1 Angela Byrne and Avril Holland 2 Sinead Desmond with Best Dressed Lady Caroline Webb 3 Lorraine McKenna and Linda Newman 4 Rachel and Grace Barrett with Megan McElhinney 5 Catherine Lundon 6 Olivia Bedford and Maeve Kavanagh 7 Stephanie and Amy Leigh Closkey 8 Alan Delaney, Lester Piggott, Jim Corcoran and Kevin Coleman 9 The ten finalists in the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady Competition

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‘I love watching Geordie Shore and Jersey Shore – they’re both so outrageous and just fun to watch. The people in these shows are more honest and normal unlike those in The Hills. I won’t be tuning into the new Big Brother as I think they should have just let it run its course. I like Brian Dowling, BB’s new presenter, but the show itself is so 2001!’

Karen Grogan, Bredin Street. ‘Oh yeah I love reality TV – especially Eastenders! Seriously though, I like watching Operation Transformation on RTE. It’s great to see people achieve their goals and I like the fact that they’re so open and honest and really brave to go on it in the first place. I also like I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! but hate looking at all the spiders and rats, or anything that moves in fact. Those people would do or eat anything for money!’

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From the ridiculous to the mundane, the world of reality TV continues apace. The X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Come Dine With Me, the list goes on and on... Carmel Riggs finds out what shows are the most popular Denise waters, Ashfield. ‘I’ve started watching Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5 – it’s my first time ever really watching BB! I don’t really sit much to watch TV to be honest. I like the X Factor and am delighted it’s back – Gary is much better on the eyes than Simon Cowell!’

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Adele Woods, Ardee. ‘Reality TV is a bit of craic! The storylines in soaps like Coronation Street are getting ridiculous and is favoured by the older generation. Reality shows are our “soaps”! I like The X Factor, The City and The Hills – and I was gutted when they stopped making The City. I love having a sneak peek into other people’s lives – it shows that everyone’s life is not perfect.’

My partner and I are gay and we have been in a same sex relationship for the past six years and were considering making it ‘official’. Does civil registration of a partnership give me the same rights as a marriage and is there any criteria to be fulfilled in order to qualify for a civil partnership? Derek

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How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Heartfelt, melodic, theatrical, piano driven, folk-pop. What artists are you influenced by? Today I tend to like songs rather than specific artists, but early influences would have been Peter Gabriel, Springsteen, Crowded House and the Hothouse Flowers.

Drogheda singer/songwriter

should be music and drama teachers in primary schools. I feel every child should have the opportunity to learn an instrument.

Niall Boyle

Who’s your favourite Irish act at the moment? There are so many great Irish acts out there. When I talk to people from other countries they always say how lucky Ireland is to have such great musical talent. The talent in Drogheda alone is amazing with some of the best musicians you will find such as David Leddy, Baz Leahy, Darren Rooney and Niall Gregory to name a few. S.J. McArdle is a local singer songwriter who released his new album recently and it’s fantastic! Do you think Irish acts get enough exposure/air play? Definitely not! Of course the stations play the required amount but it’s made up mainly of the same established acts over and over again. Like please! There’s more to Irish music than U2, Westlife and Boyzone. However, it has improved in recent weeks with acts like Ryan Sheridan and Royseven rightly getting good exposure. Your album ‘Generation Game’ reached No.25 in the Irish charts in 2009 – have you plans to release a third album any time soon? Yes I’m currently recording my third album. This is my first release for ‘Crashed Records’, a record company owned by former IMRO boss, Shay Hennessy. Recording finished but a release date has yet to be finalised. Are there any artists you’d like to collaborate with? Yes, quite a few. I’d love to work with Lisa Hannigan, Mike Scott or Carlos Santana. I used to play keyboard for a Santana tribute band called ‘Soultana’ and fell in love with his music. Good times! My new album features a duet with my sister, Carmel. She has a fantastic voice and has released many albums of spiritual music. Although we’ve both been in music for a long time this will be our first time singing together.

Do you think music as a subject should be made compulsory in the school curriculum? Music and drama is currently part of the primary curriculum. When students go to secondary school I guess it’s up to them to decide if they want to continue with it. However, not all secondary schools have music as an option and I think this is wrong.

He was just 10 years old when he wrote his first song so it was inevitable that the young Niall Boyle would go on to pursue his musical talent in later life. Now a school teacher in Drogheda and with a music degree and two hit albums – Stop,Look,Listen and Generation Game – under his belt, song writing and singing remains Niall’s greatest love. Claudia Werner catches up with the musician to find out about his plans for a third album...

What do your students and fellow teachers make of your music career? I have a special post to promote music in my school so music is a huge part of my teaching life. My fellow teachers are What’s the best gig you’ve ever played? very supportive of music both within school and During the release of my first album I did of my own music career; they come along to any a headline gig in Temple Bar Music Centre local gigs that I have. My students love music and (now called the Button Factory). It was a proud moment to hear the crowd singing along to ‘Stop performing and I believe that many of them have my album at home! They watch lots of my videos Look Listen’ and feel that all the hard work on YouTube and I’ve been known to sing a few of wasn’t wasted. my songs during assembly for them. And what about the worst gig? There was one gig when my voice totally went, I couldn’t sing a Have you ever thought about leaving teaching note. It was very embarrassing. I just wanted the behind to take up music full time? Yes, quite a few times but my head ruled my heart. Besides, ground to open up and swallow me. The voice I’m a bit of a home bird and wouldn’t be too fond was gone for a number of months and that was of the travelling that would be involved. I also really scary as I was afraid it would never come really enjoy my teaching job. I like things just the back. Thank God all it needed was a long rest. way they are at the moment. And, I get to enjoy You obviously appreciate music having studied both things I love! music and piano at college, do you play any other You’ve financed your albums yourself – what instruments? I mainly play piano and guitar. are the positives and negatives about this? I used to play ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ My third album is the first to be financed by on my brother Gerard’s saxophone when I was young and I can bang out a few tunes on my son’s ‘Crashed Records’ so this time the pressure is on to have songs that are radio friendly and will tin whistle. sell, as they will rightly expect a return on their As a musician and school teacher, what’s your investment. When I financed my own albums opinion of the current standard of music I only had to please myself. I wrote the songs education in Irish schools? Are young people for my own pleasure and if I liked them there given enough exposure to was a good chance other people may like them the arts? I think many too. The negatives were that there are so many teachers are trying very other parts of the music industry to worry hard to expose pupils to about (like paying the Credit Union!) as much music and and sometimes this takes away from arts as possible but it the love of the music itself. You is very difficult for become more a business man than them as they have so a musician. Unfortunately, I’m not a much to cover in the very good business man. curriculum with the main core subjects. Niall Boyle’s album ‘Generation Game’ is currently I also feel that it is available to buy in HMV, CD World and to download on iTunes for €10. a very specialised area and maybe there 13 Drogheda

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he weather may not have made its mind up but the trends for autumn/winter are already on their way. As we say goodbye to the 70s flashback of the summer style, one of the most chic and glamorous of all these A/W trends is the 1940s revival. Made up of pencil skirts, pussy bow shirts, faux fur or feather shrugs, fitted waists, gloves and fedora hats – this trend is all put together with so much elegance. Go full-on 40s glam or simply use touches of it to immediately update your wardrobe. Beautifully alluring, this sophisticated look is one to watch! Rust dress €53, Next, Scotch Hall

Leather gloves €22, Next, Scotch Hall

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Tweed and velvet jacket €61, Monsoon, Scotch Hall

€44.99, New Look, Scotch Hall

Hat €27.50, jacket €165, belt €7, skirt €135, tights €4.75, shoes €67, Marks & Spencer, Laurence Town Centre

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Katie Everitt of La Spa Therapie Got a beauty dilemma? answers your questions What are the benefits of hydrotherapy baths? Mary, Dublin Rd, Drogheda Water has long been recognised as possessing therapeutic, even miraculous, properties. Both stimulating and relaxing, hydrotherapy treatments can relieve stress, stimulate sluggish circulation and improve body metabolism. The hyrdrotherapy bath will leave you feeling relaxed and uplifted and I recommend that you follow this treatment with a massage as the muscles are relaxed and it is more beneficial to be massaged like this.

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What are the benefits of acupuncture? Denise, Co. Meath Acupuncture works directly with the body’s energy or qi, as acupuncture practitioners believe that all illnesses are a result of the natural flow of energy through the body becoming stuck, depleted or weakened and thus making the individual susceptible to illness. Acupuncture benefits the rebalance of qi through treatment of specific acupoints related to symptoms or illness present. Treatment is effective in removing these energy obstructions. Acupuncture has been effectively used for the treatment of back pain, headache, migraine, and sports injuries. However, acupuncture provides more than pain relief. It is helpful in treating anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, abdominal, menstrual cramps, weight control, infertility and much, much more.

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Acne prone skin?

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Breakouts can occur on men’s backs for many reasons. It may be caused by perspiration or during puberty where there is an overproduction of sebum (the oily substance that lubricates skin). In this case, typical soaps can dry out your skin, which leads to oily skin, clogged pores and acne breakouts. Wash irritated skin with a cleanser that combines soothing ingredients like Urea, Allantoin, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Silcocks Base (€3.99, Superpharm, Narrow West St) is a thick, white cream that ticks all the boxes and comes in a big white plastic tub. It’s possibly the least glamorous product I’ve ever seen but aesthetics aside, when warmed between the palms of your hands and paired with a warm, damp facecloth, it is very effective at soothing irritated skin.

Cleanse

Use a mild soap or facial scrub that ‘deep cleans’ pores and exfoliates dead skin cells. Just apply a small amount of exfoliating scrub (about a pea size) and rub all over the face in a circular motion, particularly around the beard area. Then wash off with cold water. (Try Clarins Men Exfoliant Visage Active Face Scrub €25.50, Hickey’s Pharmacy, West St).

It’s a man thing Skin care regimes are not only for women, men are doing it too. Emma Woods shares her top grooming tips for the opposite sex

ince having started writing this column over a year ago I have received a significant amount of feedback from Essential readers. There’s one topic I have been threatening to write about for some time and which should appeal to many of our local men – the subject of men’s skin and hair care regimen! The notion of a man cleansing is not shocking any more, it’s simply good hygiene – and believe me, us women secretly love a man who looks after himself! If it’s a case that you’re still following grooming tips from your school days, then sit up and take heed! First impressions are important as people make their initial assumptions about what kind of a person you are in a matter of seconds...

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Even if you have been razor shaving for 10 or 20 years you may need to sharpen up on the latest shaving advice. First open your pores with warm water (not hot!). Wash your face with an exfoliating scrub or facial cleanser to get a closer shave. Apply some shaving cream or gel evenly to your face and rub upwards on your face. (Try Clarins Men Smooth Shave Gel €19.50, Hickeys Pharmacy, West St). If you use a shaving brush, apply the cream or gel in a circular motion. Allow it to sit on your face for a couple of minutes as wet hair is 70% easier to cut than dry hair. Always shave with your razor in the same direction that your hair grows and pull your skin taut to avoid nicks. Keep washing your shaving razor throughout to cleanse the hair and remove gel so you will continue to get the closest razor shave possible. When you are finished, rinse your face with cold water. Dry and apply aftershave or toner and moisturizer, preferably one with a sunscreen. Never use products with alcohol, as they will dry out your skin. (Try Clarins Unfortunately, Men Super Moisture Balm €36, Hickeys Pharmacy, West St). there’s no invisible Now I’m not a pro in facial shaving but I have trained in hot towel protective layer around shaves, which I would thoroughly recommend! The procedure men’s skin preventing it from involves a hot towel being wrapped around Try VO5 Texturising Gum to aging any later than women, your face followed by pre-shave oil massaged sculpt and create any style. It’s therefore daily moisturising into the skin to soften the beard ready for ideal for texturising, separating or with a sun protector is a the shave. The skin is left smooth and smoothing to get your hair looking necessity. Aveeno (€5.60, rejuvenated with moisturising lotion to exactly how you want it, without Hickey’s Pharmacy, West St) is a finish. (Check out the Hot Towel Barbers leaving it appearing greasy fantastic moisturiser that can be used Shave for €29 at La Spa Therapie, (€5.99, Tesco, West St). daily to keep your skin appearing Dublin Rd). youthful and refreshed.

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ver the past 12 years I have been lucky enough to have designed gardens of all shapes and sizes, from tiny balconies in Dublin’s city centre to 10 acre gardens hidden away in the country. Each garden presents its own challenges. However, it is a common misconception that you need endless space to have a really great garden. Personally, I love working in smaller gardens because your budget goes a lot further and any money you do spend in the space is immediately visible. Unlike larger gardens that can swallow up thousands of euro before you see any of the finished results. It has often been said to me, ‘nothing can be done with my garden, it is way too small’. But this simply couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, they create some challenging

Gardening in a small space has its own rewards and challenges as Andrew Christopher Dunne explains

design issues but with some creative solutions and a little imagination, any space (no matter how compact and bijou) can be transformed into a truly beautiful garden. There are many things to be Tip 1: Use large mirrors on considered the walls to double the size of when designing your garden. a garden when space is tight. You need to consider everything from furniture, planting, washing lines, bins to storage facilities. It is important to truly plan out every single square foot of the space to maximise its potential. Firstly, consider the floor space of the area. Be wary of making the garden look even smaller by trying to cram too many features into the one space. If there is only space for a tiny lawn then maybe you would be better off having no lawn and

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Tip 2: Plant everywhere, under benches, on top of walls, on the roof of your shed.

Tip 4: Add light, candles, spot lights and lanterns to make the garden stunning at night.

placed on the wall of a raised bed acts as an instant paving or decking the low cost seating area entire area. Having some surrounded by plants... perfect! sort of change of level, no Square tables and chairs will also take up matter how small, will less space than round ones and always consider make the garden seem if the chairs can push neatly underneath them more three-dimensional when not in use. As for storage, it is never a and subsequently bigger. good idea to try Remember, you may not to hide a shed in have much floor space but a small garden, you own all the way up to the clouds so make and make the space seem bigger. One instead include use of your vertical planes. Don’t just see your of the biggest mistakes I see people make in it as part of walls as the boundaries holding you in, instead small gardens is with the planting. When space the design and include them in your design by planting up is limited it is only a natural reaction to put paint it up or them or placing mirrors or outdoor photographs everything into pots and have lots of small plants customise it on them. Simply painting the walls dotted all over the place. This has the with a bit of a lighter colour will reflect effect of making the garden seem planting to Tip 3: Create height, use light back into the garden raised beds and tall planting to cluttered and busy. Instead of lots include it as a of small plants dotted everywhere feature in your add depth to the scheme. try planting just a small number of scheme. large plants, Bamboos and Palms. There This will have a far more dramatic are simply effect and will be much easier to thousands of maintain. ways to tackle The design and position of small gardens. your furniture is also crucial to the Just remember to open your mind and let your success of the scheme. Benches are imagination go wild. great as you can often plant under Andrew Christopher Dunne is a multi-award winning them. They can even be built into flower beds and walls to create more garden designer based in Clogherhead, Co. Louth. To open space. In fact a simple cushion book a consultation, go to www.acdesigns.ie

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1 Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas 2 Rachel Gorman and Amanda Taaffe 3 Christine Kinsella, Craig Reid, Emma Kiely, Conor Murtagh and Carolyn Rogers 4 Lorraine Cunningham and Amanda Weldon

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Weddings

David Brodigan weds Deborah Farrell Deborah Farrell from Rosevale first bumped into David Brodigan from Beamore in Redz Bar, Drogheda despite having only lived yards away from each other for years. It must have been destiny! David proposed to his long-term girlfriend when on holidays in Lanzarote in 2009 and they eventually walked down the aisle on April 29th, 2011 in the Church of St. Michael, Darver. Little did they know that they shared their big day with another quite well known couple – Kate Middleton and Prince William much to the enjoyment of everybody! The reception took place in stunning Darver Castle and saw wedding guests arrive from as far afield as the US and Brussels. Drogheda band The Enemies entertained the crowd into the early hours of the morning. The bridesmaids were Diane Guildea, Gemma Fagan and Marianne Wilson, while the groomsmen were 13-year old Darragh Brodigan, Niall Bennett and David’s brother Mark. Sevenyear old Shannon took on the duties as flowergirl. The couple headed off to the Rockies, Canada and Alaska for their slightly different honeymoon, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Photos by Ken Doyle, Monaghan

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Weddings

Shane McEneany weds Nicola Kerr Slane girl Nicola married her sweetheart Shane McEneany on May 7th in St Patrick’s Church, Slane. The Castleblayney man proved to be a real romantic when he proposed to Nicola in September 2009 while on holiday in Venice. He presented her with a ring he got designed himself while floating leisurely on a gondola through the narrow Venetian canals. Up to 200 guests joined the happy couple for their big day in Trim’s Knightsbrook Hotel. The sparkling bride wore a Rina Di Montella dress from the Bridal Studio, Drogheda for the special occasion. The bridesmaids were cousins Lizzie and Caroline McCabe and childhood friends Suzanne Finnegan and Jenny Shaw. Shane’s groomsmen were brothers Gavin and Eamonn and childhood friends Derek O’Sullivan and Graham Kelly. Four pageboys and two flowergirls also graced the bridal party. They included 10-year-old Josh, five-year-old Tommy, four-yearolds Jack, Daniel and Chloe, as well as seven-year-old Eva. Nicola and Shane spent their honeymoon in Dubai before retreating to the Maldives. Photos by John Burke, Trim

Kieran Allmark weds Catherine Kane Catherine Kane from Ratoath and Kieran Allmark originally from Farncombe, Surrey first met in Dublin a few years back. Kieran popped the question in June 2009 and Catherine was completely bowled over by her man’s romantic streak. Luck was on their side for in October that year the couple raised a glass to winning the €15,000 wedding prize of the ‘Mr & Mrs’ competition in the d Hotel! Their big day was set for June 25th, 2011 in St Mary’s Church, Drogheda followed by a reception in the d Hotel. The Flower Yard, Mornington arranged the flowers, the entertainment was provided by the Vard Sisters and The Hit Connection, and the video- and photography were taken care of by local men Kevin Byrne and Jimmy Weldon respectively. The couple was accompanied by fouryear-old chief bridesmaid Emma as well as sisters Marie and Sarah. The groomsmen were seven-year-old John as well as Liam and Seán Allmark. Afterwards, Catherine and Kieran headed to Galway for a spa retreat before exploring the stunning Aran Islands. They would like to thank all suppliers and especially the management and staff at the d Hotel for being a fabulous host throughout.

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Property

Take a tour around this beautiful Bettystown apartment, packed full of character and traditional features

THE HOME A stunning waterfront residence situated in Bettystown only meters from the water’s edge. This three-bed luxury two-storey apartment is for sale through NEST and is one of six private seafront dwellings which were created to offer the finest living on the east coast. The quality and extensive architectural detail is evident throughout the entire home and the feeling of space is apparent as soon you enter the hallway. WHO’D LIVE HERE? Ideal for young professionals looking to escape the stresses of a busy working life, or retired couples wanting to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle as well as stunning ocean and coastline views. FIRST IMPRESSIONS… It’s like stepping into a luxurious old-world hotel with the marble tiles, patterned wool carpet and vintage furniture immediately catching the eye. The use of different textures and material throughout create a tactile, feel-good interior. For example, the rustic coffee table combined with the vintage leather sofa and patterned cushions add a warm, comfortable touch. WHAT MAKES IT STAND OUT? Both the living area and the guest bedroom form an indoor/outdoor ambiance like no other with both rooms leading out to a dual access balcony overlooking the beach. The floor to ceiling sliding doors are a welcome addition too, making the rooms spacious and airy!

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The hallway: Complete with security monitor access phone and alarm, the entrance hall has ‘Emperador’ Italian marble tiles leading to the reception area and guest bedroom. Living room: The living area has an antique marble fireplace featuring a state-of-the-art gas fire with remote control as well as a 54 inch flat screen television. The traditional design furnishings give a cosy warm feel to this home throughout all seasons. Framed prints liven up the walls and look really elegant against the cream and gold backdrop.

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retreat Kitchen: The Gourmet Chefs kitchen offers an impressive marble worktop, integrated fridge, NEFF appliances and Gourmets Pride double oven and five ring hob. The breakfast bar and stools provide a handy eating spot, plus extra work space. Plenty of storage space is provided by a range of solid oak kitchen units which complement the room’s bright, open feel.

Bathrooms: A spacious double shower enclosure from Villeroy & Boch offers the ultimate showering experience in the master en suite. Each of the three suites are porcelain with Villeroy & Boch tiling floor to ceiling and Whirlpool baths with remote control.

Bedrooms: Each of the bedrooms have en suites and are furnished with beautiful mahogany wood furnishings and king size beds. The enormous walk-in wardrobe in the master room is sure to delight all devoted fashionistas!

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ideas to steal Be inspired by pattern If there’s a particular pattern or fabric that you love, use this as a starting point for your decorating scheme. Whether you use it sparingly or wall-to-wall, it’s a good way to find inspiration. Revamp old furniture Before you hire a skip and start throwing away your old furniture, think about how you could give it a new lease of life. Slightly battered wooden pieces can be sanded down and re-varnished and sofas and chairs can be re-upholstered. Waste not, want not, that’s our motto! Choose cosy colours You don’t have to pick bright tones for them to be cosy. Think muted shades with bursts of deeper tones. The range at Farrow & Ball is excellent, it has a slightly chalky texture that will help to add atmosphere. Available at Murtaghs of Drogheda, Fair Green

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Interiors

Bedroom

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space that’s Drift off to blissful sleep in ason ality, says cosy and sensual but oozing per Carte r interior designer Niamh

or many, bedroom interiors are much more than creating a place to sleep. A bedroom is a private place to relax and escape the everyday demands of life. As with many other rooms of the house, you may think that creating the perfect bedroom depends on having expensive taste and a large budget. Although this may be the ideal scenario, there are many simple and inexpensive ways to create a sleeping space that reflects your personality.

Contemporary Evoke the understated elegance of a French country house with shutters at the window, an antique Provencal upholstered bed and a dainty, vintage table lamp (right). For the contemporary decorator white is always a classic. Any shades of white with a hint of magnolia, rose or eggshell lets in the light and makes the room bright and clean. An all-white scheme makes spaces flow into each other or transforms a room into a private haven. Place mirrors either side of the bed to create a designer look. Mirror, €196, Next

Bohemian A classic boho look: peeling, shabby chic walls are combined with oversized design elements such as the deep-buttoned bed head which touches the ceiling and the giant knit bed throw thrown casually on the bed. Keeping to a gentle palette of earthy browns and soft lilac-greys helps ensure this space is cosy despite the grand scale of the furniture. Mix and match fabrics to create a retro look (far left). Blue can be a cold Right: Soho chair from €630, cushion €21, flock colour for a bedroom, but antelope head €58, Portofino bedstead from this padded antique bed €630, duvet set from €28, Oxford pillowcases (left) and the mix of fabrics €13, ruffle cushion €21, faux fur cushion €13, and cushions make it a faux fur throw from €51, all available from Next calming retreat instead.

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understated chic and glamour, this retro-inspired bedroom (right) shows how the masculine realm of mid-century design can be feminine and sensual. Luxurious silks are chosen for the bedspread and for the curvaceous, softly buttoned Fifties headboard. The palette eschews modernist white and black for warmer neutrals in shades of honey, taupe, putty and toffee. And the classic mid-century bedside table and bent ply chair are warm in colour and curvaceous in design. The one angular metal object – the chrome angled wall lamp – offsets the feminine decor perfectly.

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flooring and doors gives a rustic feel, offset by crisp white curtains to keep things fresh and modern (below). A palette of white is a good starting place for a minimal room. Keep walls free of art and opt for restrained white blinds on the windows rather than billowing curtains. Add all-important texture and warmth with a knitted throw in a neutral shade of beige. Finding interesting ways to display your jewels and trinkets can make a feature of mundane storage items.

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Drive safe passing distance. I can be very dangerous as it allows bikers/cyclists very little room to Do you follow motorcycle racing? No, not really. manoeuvre. I was involved in bicycle racing a few years back and I still have an interest in that. I would follow Why do you think there are not more women the Tour de France. the MotoGP and such but I riding bikes? I broke down on my bike a while find local races much more accessible. The guys back and a young woman on a motorbike stopped are great. Riders such as Alan Connor and Brian to offer me a lift. You don’t see it too often but it’s great to see. In general though there is great Farquhar are very skillful and fearless riders. solidarity between bikers. If you could pick anywhere in the world to take a trip on your bike where would it be? I would Would you have any suggestions for the RSA Terry O’Sullivan from Bettystown has been to improve safety for bikers? Just improve the like to ride the different stages of the Tour de riding bikes since the age of 19 after racing general awareness towards bikes and cyclists. France on the motorbike. bicycles in his teenage years. There should be more emphasis on this part in the What habits of other road users do you find driving test. What was your first bike and when did you start most annoying/ riding? I started riding bikes when I was 19 years dangerous? I think of age. It was a Ducati 250. I have had a couple there is very little of bikes since then such as the German Heinkel awareness by car Tourist bike. It is solid engineering and lasts for users towards bikers ages. At some stage I moved on to cars but I’ve and indeed cyclists. gone back to motorcycles again. People just don’t What bike do you currently have and how long use their mirrors to have you had it? At present I ride a Honda 750. see who’s behind or It’s actually an ex-Garda bike that I got from coming up beside Kennedy’s Motorcycles in Drogheda. them. The majority What bike would be in your fantasy garage? None also does not adhere with Paddy Macken from Beamore, Drogheda. in particular. I like cruiser motorcycles such as the to a designated Honda. I enjoy a more relaxed pace now.

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Make: BMW 740IL How long do you have it? I’ve had the car for the last five months. (At least I think that’s when I got it!)

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Carrera GT. I love the Porsche tone How old were you when you got your and looks and to have its best car would be a dream come true! first car and what kind of car was it? I was 21 when I got my first car, Who is your insurer? I think I’m and from an early age, I had a huge with Axa now, but that constantly love for Subarus, so I got a lovely 1.6 changes when changing cars! Impreza. What’s on your CD player? Well How often do you change your car? the Beemer has a six CD player in it! I have started changing my car a lot But the CD I listen to most would be lately. I guess I just haven’t found Stevie Ray Vaughan’s ‘Best of’ album. something I truly like. I’d say on Your perfect Sunday drive? The drive average I’d be swapping maybe every up to Moll’s Gap in Killarney! I used six months but it’s great as I get to try to do it in my Skoda Octavia when loads of cars! If only the insurance I had it, but it wasn’t the ideal car! could be nicer to me I’d be happy! I’m thinking about getting another Best car you ever drove? It would be Subaru now, so might have to take a the Lamborghini Diablo. While down trip down that way sometime. at a track day in Mondello years back, Who would be your dream passenger? I got chatting to a guy that owned this, I’d like to have Tiff Needell with me. and it turned out he was a friend of a I like his driving style when seen on friend. So a bit of chin wagging later, Fifth Gear, or whatever show he’s on he asked if I would like to try it so I now. I’d like to be able to get pointers couldn’t refuse! off him for when I get to go out on a What is your dream car? The Porsche track!

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Can you give us a brief job description? As Managing Director I am responsible for the day to day, week to week, and year to year management of the company with ultimate responsibility for strategic direction.

Your top tips for running a successful business for the times we are in? ‘It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.’ (Charles Darwin) To do this you need to: What inspired you to get into 1. Listen to your customer this field? I got into this line of 2. Listen to the consumer business because I have the desire 3. Listen to your employees to create healthy eating valueWho do you admire most in business? added products, which meet and Ryanair’s – Michael O’Leary – the exceed our customers’ expectations. business model he set up is now being The world is changing and is used in studies all over the world to important that a local company such MD of Drogheda food company, demonstrate success in business. as Nature’s Best becomes a world Nature’s Best Ltd leader in many different ways. Which social media tool is your favourite What’s the biggest and why? I personally like LinkedIn as Describe a typical day? There is no such thing as challenge you feel Nature’s Best faces? a networking site as I am able to talk with a typical day in Nature’s Best. One day you could The company has many challenges some of spend with the customer, the next day could be which are typical to many manufacturers in food leaders in business on issues that may be with a supplier, others are with the team looking e.g. inflation, competition, cost of manufacturing relevant to the food business in general. To be at ways to improve on quality, value, service and etc. As a business our aim and biggest challenge honest if I want to talk to the consumer or to get a message across then the ‘point of sale’ is customer experience. is to get more and more people eating more fruit the best place to do this. What is your priority for the company? Building and vegetables produced in Ireland. Do you have a mantra in life? Nimble Feet – a profitable company by positioning the business If you could instantly change any aspect of ‘The world of business will continue to flirt to meet and exceed current and future consumer business, what would it be? Compared to our with unpredictability for a while ahead. As need and desires. closest neighbour (United Kingdom), the cost of leaders we need to stay agile, alert and nimble What was your first job and how much did you doing business is much greater. If I could change footed to change tactics mid-course with our earn? I was a Hotel Porter on £1 per hour. one aspect of our business it would be this. eyes unwavering from the goal.’

Local Heroes – One Town Fights Back It has been a whirlwind start to the early days of Padraic Kierans’ Presidency of Drogheda Chamber, which has resulted in some very positive developments in recent weeks which aim to improve the business environment for all those operating in the greater Drogheda district. As many of you are probably aware of by now Drogheda Chamber was successful in securing ‘Local Heroes – One Town Fights Back’, a new six-part RTE Series which will screen in November and December, showing how Drogheda is fighting to improve the local economy with the help of a dream team of business experts. As a precursor to this successful

What is your personal work ethic? My mother and father always pushed me to work hard and do your best and always work with a ‘can do’ mindset. I believe that we can create our own future by our actions today.

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bid, the Chamber had set about developing a plan of action for Drogheda dubbed, ‘Town of Drogheda Regeneration’ Policy. We are seeking input to this document in advance of presentation to the local authority elected and non-elected officials, local TD’s and key stakeholders for action. RTE and Drogheda Chamber have called a Public Meeting for all those who wish to have input on Wednesday, 7th September 2011 in the Barbican Centre, Drogheda at 6.30pm. This meeting will be televised by RTE for the programme, as a kick-start to the regeneration of Drogheda. We invite everyone to come to the meeting and offer the support and solutions essential for ensuring the future prosperity of Drogheda.

Dates for your diary: WHITE COLLAR BOXING This high energy, entertaining competition will be held in the Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda on Friday 14th October, 2011. Contact the Chamber on 041-9833544 for tickets. DROGHEDA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Launch Night – 8th September, 2011 in the Highlanes Gallery. Awards Night – 19th November, 2011 in the City North Hotel. To get involved and be part of the success enter online via our website or come along to the launch.

White Collar Boxing Launch 1 Drogheda Chamber President Padraic Kierans with Niamh Gardiner representing Essential and Cathal O’Grady 2 Graham Hughes and Craig Cunningham

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

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Arts & Culture

What’s on in

September

Abbey Theatre on Tour – ‘B for Baby’ by Carmel Winters, Friday,

September 2nd - Saturday, September 3rd, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts Centre ‘B for Baby’ was originally commissioned by Theatre Lovett and premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2010. The play made quite an impact to the judges when it won The Irish Times Theatre Award’s Best New Play shortly after. The story follows several individuals looking for their place in the world and ultimately their journey towards happiness. Tickets €16/€14 conc., €18 on the door, www.droichead.com.

‘Sticks and Stones’ exhibition by artist Michael

Wann, Wednesday, September 7th - Saturday, October 8th,10am-5pm, Droichead Arts Centre Wann’s skill as a draftsman is obvious as is his ability to engage us in a dialogue with this exhibition of large and small-scale charcoal drawings carrying a general theme of memory and neglect, which is both harrowing and stunningly beautiful. Admission is free, www.droichead.com.

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Fight Night by Gavin Kostick, performed by Aonghus Óg McAnally, Saturday, September 17th, 8.30pm, Droichead

Arts Centre Fight Night is a gripping journey charting the comeback of Dan Coyle Jr, a failed amateur boxer. Living in the twin shadows of his overbearing father and his brother’s Olympic success, Dan lets his training slip in favour of girls and booze. It’s not until years later that he takes his road to redemption. Aonghus’s fast-paced and engaging solo performance won both Best Actor and the Bewley’s Little Gem Award in Dublin’s Absolut Fringe Festival last year. Tickets €15/€12 conc., €18 on the door, www.droichead.com.

Gaelforce Dance, Friday, September 23rd, 8pm, The TLT Concert Hall & Theatre Follow the story of two brothers Lorcan and Cuan as they find themselves caught in a net of love and hate. Love, passion, jealousy, tragedy and triumph in Shakespearean proportions are depicted in this musical and visual feast through the medium of contemporary Irish Dance. Tickets €25, www.thetlt.ie.

Culture Night 2011, various times and venues Culture Night 2011, the renowned late night of free culture which was created in Temple Bar, Dublin’s Cultural Quarter in 2006, takes place in a record 30 regions across Ireland on Friday, September 23rd, offering the public a wide range of cultural attractions and the opportunity to visit iconic cultural venues, buildings and spaces for free. With this in mind Droghedeans are invited to have a look inside the beautiful Georgian building Barlow House on West Street from 6.30pm9pm, and entry is free. This building plays a very important historic role in Drogheda, dating back to 1734 and built by Alderman James Barlow. Later at 9pm the Droichead Arts Centre presents Convergence – a strong and diverse line-up with a very authentic intercultural theme, and some real virtuoso musicians. Introducing Éamonn Cagney (percussion, vocals) – Donegal; Niwel Tsumbu (guitar. vocals) – Congo; Martin Tourish (piano/accordian) – Donegal; Dylan Gully (clarinet/horns) – Brittany, France; Barnabas (drums & percussion) – Ghana; Martin Schaerer (percussion) – Switzerland; James Kennedy (bass) – Kerry, and finally Kathryn Dohner (violin) – Germany. Tickets €15/ €12con; www. droichead.com. Penny Dreadful’s Etherdome by Bernadette Russell, Saturday, September 24th, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts Centre Frankenstein’s alive and he’s about to extract your wisdom teeth! Award-winning Penny Dreadful are back with an invitation to the Etherdome. It’s the start of the so-called Scientific Age; major surgery including amputation, heart surgery – and tooth extraction – is still carried out with only a stiff whisky or a stick to bite on. In a fairground tent, alongside tea-leaf fortune-tellers, an amazing discovery is made by accident. But who actually made it? Mick Barnfather (Peepolykus, Right Size, Complicité) directs this extraordinary disaster-comedy set in 1850s America, where the quest for pain relief takes a detour via lunacy, addiction and a duck pond! Tickets €14/€12 adv. booking, €16 on the door, www. droichead.com

Entertainment

Home of tHe DrogHeDa municipal art collection

JB’s Bar 79a West St, Drogheda (formerly Wards)

Drogheda’s Smallest Bar with a Large Warm Welcome!

louth craftmark will host a meet the maker event on Saturday 3rd September featuring jewellery designers

View the Year of craft exhibition Song of amergin and enjoy lunch in andersons café St. laurence Street, Drogheda, co. louth, ireland t. 041 980 3311 W. www.highlanes.ie e. info@highlanes.ie opening Hours: mon – Sat 10.30am – 5.00pm

Over 23’s Music & Sports

what’s on @ droichead Thurs 8th Sept

Fri 2nd - Sat 3rd Sept

Classes

Theatre

Landscape Drawing class

Abbey Theatre on Tour

B for Baby

by carmel Winters

with Artist Michael Wann

When: 8.30pm Where: Gallery, Stockwell Street How much: €16/€14 in advance €18 on the door.

7th Sept – 8th Oct

Exhibition

STIckS & STONES by Artist Michael Wann When: 10am-5pm Tues - Sat Where: Gallery, Stockwell Street How much: Free

When: 7pm - 9pm Where: Gallery, Stockwell Street How much: €12 (Materials not included)

Sat 17th Sept

Theatre

FIGHT NIGHT

performed by Aonghus Óg McAnally When: 8.30pm Where: Theatre, Stockwell Street How much: €15 in advance / €12 conc. €18 on the door.

Fri 23rd Sept Music

Wed 5th Oct

culture Night

Theatre

presents convergence

cooking with Elvis

When: 9pm Where: Theatre, Stockwell Street How much: €15/€12

by Bruiser Theatre co.

Sat 24th Sept Comedy

Penny Dreadful’s Etherdrome

When: 8.30pm Where: Theatre, Stockwell Street How much: €14/€12 in advance €16 on the door

When: 8.30pm Where: Theatre, Stockwell Street How much: €14/€12 in advance 16 on the door

Fri 30th Sept Music

Helene Hutchinson in concert

When: 8.30pm Where: Theatre, Stockwell Street How much: €12/€10

booking number: 041 9833946 www.droichead.com

Art classes for children

from 6th September – €35 for 6 weeks

Drama classes for children

from 8th September €35. for 6 weeks

Droichead Youth Theatre

€50 for 10week term

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EVENTS Thurs 1st September

McHughs: Ardal O’ Hanlon, tickets €17 Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions McPhails: Rubex

Fri 2nd September

McPhails: Tenderhoox Salthouse: Live music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Droichead Art Centre: Abbey Theatre on Tour - B for Baby by Carmel Winters, 8.30pm, tickets €16/€14 in advance, €18 on the door The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music The Pheasant: Rapscallion d Hotel: Live music by Roy Taylor

Sat 3rd September

The Barbican can cater for small to medium scale shows, dance classes, meetings, rehearsals, workshops, business seminars, training days and conferences.

Droichead Art Centre: Abbey Theatre on Tour - B for Baby by Carmel Winters, 8.30pm, tickets €16/€14 in advance, €18 on the door The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Shaken Edge Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith. Late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music Gary Kelly Support Centre: Car Boot Sale, 9.30am-4pm The Market Bar: Music by The Biz The Pheasant: Live music d Hotel: Live music by The Bitter Lemons The Highlanes: Louth Craftmark will host ‘Meet the Maker’ event

Sun 4th September FACILITIES: • 500 seat auditorium • 100 seat theatre in the round • Boardroom • Office space • Dressing rooms • 3 meeting / workshop rooms • Conference room • Dance Studio • 2 kitchens The Barbican, St Peter’s Parish Centre, William St, Drogheda, Co. Louth. T: 041 9807416 E: info@thebarbican.ie W: www.thebarbican.ie

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The Morning Star: Set dancing every Sunday The Thatch Bar: Live music McPhails: Chris Mooney The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Music by Shiftrate

Mon 5th September

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Cumann De Luain Glen Emmets GFC, Tullyallen: Beginners Yoga Classes, 6.15pm-7.45pm. Continuers programme 8pm9.30pm. Classes run for 12 weeks, €120. All mats and materials provided. Contact Grainne on 086 8046781 The Barbican: Pilates, 6-9pm. Specialising in anti-natal, post-natal and golf. Contact Patricia Bogue 087 6507345 Drogheda Tourist Office, the Tholsel: First lecture in over 100 years on ‘The Fenian Rising in Drogheda and its Aftermath’, 8pm

Tues 6th September

Foleys Bar: Traditional music night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Creative writing course for beginners. 11am-1pm, €60 for 5 weeks. Contact Nicola Pierce on 086 3547301 The Barbican: Zumba classes every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact Birute Rimiene on 085 7271974 d Hotel: Louth Local Authorities present a Public Procurement Seminar at 7pm

Wed 7th September

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions d Hotel: Mummy Mornings, 10am-12noon Droichead Arts Centre: Landscape drawing class, 7pm-9pm, €12 The Barbican: Unislim classes, 6.30pm-8.30pm. For more info contact Margaret Bellew (class leader) 087 9274450 or email margaret.bellew@unislimclasses.com The Barbican: ‘Local Heroes – Drogheda Fights Back’ Public Meeting, 6.30pm. Televised by RTE

Dates for on 085 7271974 McPhails: The Enemies Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions Highlanes Gallery: Drogheda Business Excellence Awards Launch Night O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions

Fri 9th September

McPhails: Hoodwink Sarsfields: Bagful of Songs, various singers/songwriters d Hotel: Live music by 2morrows Party Droichead Arts Centre: Landscape Drawing Class, 7pm-9pm, €12 (materials not included) Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Pheasant: Live music The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music

Sat 10th September

McPhails: Judge Brothers The Thatch Bar: Live music Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music d Hotel: Live music by The Enemies The Pheasant: Live Music The Market Bar: Music by Top 4 The Flower Yard, Mornington: Wedding Extravaganza, 12pm-6pm

Sun 11th September

McPhails: Big Train The Flower Yard, Mornington: Wedding Extravaganza, 12pm-6pm The Thatch Bar: Live music The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Music by Level 2 The Punt: Traditional music sessions with Liam Bridgeman, 6-8pm Beauty Academy: Open day, 12pm-4pm

Mon 12th September

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Monday Club with Dog’s and Kevin The Barbican: Flower arranging for 6 weeks. The class is an hour and a half long. Materials for first project are included in price. Contact 041 9828292 or 086 2446143 The Barbican: Pilates, 6-9pm. Specializing in anti-natal, post-natal and golf. Contact Patricia Bogue 087 6507345

Tues 13th September

Foleys Bar: Traditional Music Night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Creative writing course for beginners. 11am-1pm, €60 for 5 weeks. Contact: Nicola Pierce on 086 3547301 The Barbican: Zumba classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact: Birute Rimiene on 085727197

Wed 14th September

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions d Hotel: Mummy Mornings, 10am-12noon McPhails: Open mic night

Thurs 15th September

Mc Phails: Orion Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Zumba classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact: Birute Rimiene on 085 7271974

Fri 16th September

Mc Phails: Charity gig Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music Laytown Races: First Race at 4.45pm Glebe North Football Club, Balbriggan: Benefit night City North Hotel: Wedding Fair, 7pm-10pm in aid of Gary Kelly Support Centre. Tickets €10, 9pm The Barbican: Zumba classes, 7pm. Drop in e7, d Hotel: Live music by Roy Taylor Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact: Birute Rimiene The Pheasant: Music by Soundwave

Thurs 8th September

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McPhails: The Seducers d Hotel: Live music by 2morrows Party The Thatch Bar: Live music Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with concessions to Earth nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Droichead Arts Centre: Fight Night performed by Aonghus O’ McAnally. Tickets €14 in advance/€12 concession, €16 on door, 8.30pm Market Bar: Music by Timbuck Two The Pheasant: Music by Upside Down

Sun 18th September

The Thatch Bar: Live music Mc Phails: Live music The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music The Market Bar: Music by Linda & Paul

Mon 19th September

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Monday Club with Dog’s & Kevin The Barbican: Flower arranging, contact 041 9828292 or 086 2446143 The Barbican: Pilates, 6-9pm. Specializing in anti-natal, post-natal and golf. Contact Patricia Bogue 087 6507345

Tues 20th September

Foleys Bar: Traditional music night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Creative writing course for beginners. 11am-1pm, €60 for 5 weeks. Contact: Nicola Pierce on 086 3547301 The Barbican: Zumba Classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact Birute Rimiene on 085 7271974

Wed 21st September

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions d Hotel: Mummy Mornings, 10am -12noon

Thurs 22nd September

McPhails: The Enemies Market Bar: Authors Day Celebrations. Music, food, quiz and spot prizes, 4pm Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Zumba Classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact Birute Rimiene on 0857271974

Fri 23rd September

TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Gaelforce Dance, tickets €25, 8pm McPhails: Tadgh Leahy & The Profile d Hotel: Live music by 2morrows Party Salthouse: Live music The Pheasant: Music by Orion Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music Droichead Arts Centre: Culture Night 2011 presents Convergence. €15/€12, 9pm Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre: Culture Night, 3pm - 10pm. Entertainment includes walking, juggling and fire eating. Presentation by Raymond Balfe OPW on our Solar System. (Limited places). Telescopic Observation of the night sky. No entry fee, to book the ‘Exploration of our Solar System’ tel: 041 9809950 or e-mail battleoftheboyne@opw.ie

The Pheasant: Live music Sage & Stone, Duleek: Farmers Market, 11am-4pm Droichead Arts Centre: Penny Dreadful’s Etherdrome, 8.30pm. Tickets €14/€12 adv booking, €16 on the door The Market Bar: Music by Double Take Boyne Valley Hotel: The Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Trust’s Conference. Open attendance day. Everyone interested is welcomed with stalls, raffle prizes, and evening entertainment. For registration and payment details visit www.irishwildlifematters.ie/conference.

EVENT GUIDE Gaelforce Dance

Sept 23rd – 25th

Sun 25th September

€25 8pm shows, €18 matinee show on Sunday 25th @3pm

TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Gaelforce Dance, matinee show 3pm, tickets €18 The Thatch Bar: Live music The Market Bar: Music by The Biz McPhails: Trouble The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music Boyne Valley Hotel: The Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Trust’s Conference. Reserved for veterinary personnel training. Conference registration can be found at www.irishwildlifematters.ie/conference

Sprawl Fighting Championships 2011

Sat Oct 1st 8pm, Tickets €30

Rebecca Storm

McPhails: Monday Club The Punt: Traditional Irish music sessions The Market Bar: Cumann De Luain The Barbican: Flower arranging. Contact 041 9828292 or 086 2446143 The Barbican: Pilates, 6-9pm. Specializing in anti-natal, post-natal and golf. Contact Patricia Bogue 087 6507345

Sat Oct 8th

8pm, Tickets €30

The Nutcracker

Tues 27th September

Thurs Oct 13th

Foleys Bar: Traditional music night. Admission is free River House: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Creative writing course for beginners. 11am-1pm, €60 for 5 weeks. Contact Nicola Pierce on 086 3547301 The Barbican: Zumba Classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact Birute Rimiene on 085 7271974

8pm, Tickets €35/40

Ronan Collins sings Joe Dolan

Fri Oct 14th

Wed 28th September

8pm, Tickets €28

Boyle’s of Slane: Traditional Irish music sessions d Hotel: Mummy Mornings, 10am-12noon McPhails: Open mic night

The Fureys & Davey Arthur

Thurs 29th September

McPhails: The Enemies Daly’s, Donore: Traditional Irish music sessions O’Neill’s, Duleek: Traditional Irish music sessions The Barbican: Zumba Classes, 7pm. Drop in €7, Special rate 10 classes for €50. Contact Birute Rimiene on 085 7271974

Sat Oct 15th 8pm, Tickets €25

We’ve Only Just Begun the story of the Carpenters

Fri 30th September

Sat 1st October

The Thatch Bar: Live music Mc Phails: Catch 22 Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith. Late bar with concessions to Earth Nightclub Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave, contemporary music Salthouse: Live music The Thatch Bar: Live music TLT Concert Hall & Theatre: Gaelforce Dance, tickets The Pheasant: Live music The Market Bar: Music by Just Us €25, 8pm Mc Phails: Juicer d Hotel: Live music by The Enemies The Thatch Bar: Live music Barroco Bar: Resident DJ Keith, late bar with Mc Phails: Trouble concessions to Earth Nightclub The Neptune, Bettystown: Traditional Irish music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave The Market Bar: Music by Cliché Salthouse: Live music

Sat 24th September

Sun 2nd October

for groups of 10 or more

MMA Mixed Martial Arts

Mon 26th September

Mc Phails: Huey and The Hobgoblins d Hotel: Live music by Roy Taylor Salthouse: Live music Bru Bar & Bistro: Resident DJ Dave The Coast Tavern, Laytown: Traditional Irish music Droichead Arts Centre: Helene Hutchinson in Concert, 8.30pm. Tickets €12/€10 Boyles of Slane: Purple Sessions with Guilty Folk, Namanaya, Frantic jack & Whanau. Free adm. 9.30pm The Pheasant: Music by Double Entendre

10% discount

Sat Oct 22nd 8pm, Tickets €25

Also coming soon; Choirs of Drogheda – Cecilian, Sonata & Nota Bene Choirs – 25th Nov 2011 – 8pm. Ireland Opera Presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute – 10th Dec 2011 - €25/30 – 8pm. Brendan Grace – 40 Years in Comedy – 30th Dec 2011, - €30 – 8pm. Reeling in the showband years – 4th Feb 2012 - €25. Nanci Griffith – 27th Feb 2012 - €38.

Book online at www.theTLT.ie or phone the box office on 041 9878560 East Coast Business Park, Matthews Lane, Drogheda, Co Louth Ph: +353 (0)41 9878560 Fax: +353 (0)41 6849906 Email: info@theTLT.ie Web: www.theTLT.ie SAT NAV Coordinates: for TLT Concert Hall N53° 41.970 W006° 22.301 Other ticket destinations: Sound shop 041 9831078 Cdworld Drogheda 041 9833879 Cdworld Dundalk 042 9352529 Finlays Ardee 041 6856505 D Hotel 041 9877700 E2 Music Navan 046 9023254 Scotch Hall Shopping Centre (information booth)

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with Drogheda filmmaker Frank Best project I’ve worked on: I’ve enjoyed all the films I’ve made but I’d probably have to say my last film, ‘140’. I gathered 140 filmmakers in 140 locations around the world and had them shoot 140 seconds at the same time (June 21st 2009) – I then cut an 80 minute documentary from all the clips I got. It was a unique idea that people really got excited about and I loved collaborating with filmmakers from all around the world. The film recently won the Bronze Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival. Best script I’ve written/read: Written: I have a script called ‘The Wolf of Nevermore’ that I wrote a few years ago, it’s a ghost story. It’s not quite right yet, but I love the idea and the atmosphere of it. I’m always thinking about it. I hope to get back to it some day and possibly make it. Read: ‘Some Like It Hot’ by Billy Wilder and I.A.L Diamond! One of my favourite films of all time too, but the script is a master class in screenwriting. Nothing is wasted. It’s lean, concise, beautifully crafted and utterly hilarious. Pure Genius! A must for any aspiring screenwriter. Best Irish actor: Probably Brendan Gleeson, I think he’s the actor I would most like to work with at the moment. He has a forceful screen presence that draws you in and holds you there. Best career moment so far: Winning the Crystal Heart Award in 2006 for my film Emily’s Song, which I made with Thomas Kennedy. Judy Stewart presented me with the award. Her father was my favourite actor of all time, James Stewart. As she gave me the award on stage in front of an audience of a thousand people she whispered, ‘My dad would have been proud of you.’ That was special. (I also met my wife at that festival!)

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Best source of inspiration: People. My family especially. People I meet and the stories they tell. It all goes in, gets stored away and eventually comes out in what I write.

seriously. Short cuts will only let you down. Try to find a unique story and take your time with the script, get it right. Get skilled people you trust involved. And do the best work you can. Make Best theme/subject for a film that just seems to work something you’d be proud to put your name to. And with audiences: The best response I ever had from then get it out there for people to see. a film was a short documentary I did about my grandfather called ‘Bill, For Short’. In it my brother Best message you can get across using film as a puts on a pair of our grandfather’s shoes and we go medium: Hope. With film you have the ability to walking to his old house, his pub, his old work place inspire, change and educate, on both sides of the camera, in production with the people around you and eventually his grave. It really struck a chord with people. I think so many people could relate to and on the screen to your audience. that. I still get people coming up to me in the street Best location to shoot: Drogheda as a whole offers and saying how much they liked it. So I guess it has so much. It’s a great place to shoot. People are to be something honest and from the heart. helpful and open. Visually it’s great and you have the stunning natural beauty of the Boyne Valley Best advice I ever received: ‘Don’t let the turkeys get you down’ (and others variations!) From on your doorstep. I hope to shoot many more films here. my dad, my wife, and others. It’s a positive reminder to keep going, keep believing you’re Best childhood memory: Going on Saturday doing the right thing, no matter what the adventures, usually out the old quarry tracks doubting Thomas’ say. toward Beaulieu Wood. That really sparked my Best motivation: Good films. I recently rewatched ‘The French Connection’ and was blown away by it! I emailed all the actors for ‘Derelict’ and made it part of their homework! So much of it’s ragged intensity and raw energy is what I hope to do in ‘Derelict’. Made me want to go out and shoot that weekend! Best thing about working in the film industry: Collaborating with talented people. It’s always a joy when you bring something to the table, like an idea or a script and then as people get involved watch them bring more and more to it, making it better then you could have ever imagined.

imagination. We’d be gone from early morning till tea-time! Different times! Best thing about being married: Having a constant source of support and encouragement. The thing about film is that you face a lot of rejection, so it’s important to be backed up be someone who believes in you. Best drink: The best drink I have ever had was on my honeymoon. It was a hot chocolate in a restaurant called Angelina in Paris. It was absolutely amazing! In fact I was so inspired I actually wrote a short film script about it when I got home – also called ‘Angelina’.

Best way to start Best snack: My wife makes great ANZAC cookies. out a career in film: Best thing on my iPOD: Creative screenwriting Go make a film. podcasts. And Don’t let anyone tell Planxty, gets the you that you can’t. blood flowing! We’re in an age Best hideaway: I now where you can love walking out make a feature film by the old canals for next to nothing, at Oldbridge. shoot digitally and cut on your home computer. But you Frank Kelly is currently shooting his new film Derelict. still have to take it Follow him on Twitter @frankwkelly or read his blog frankkelly.blogspot.com for updates

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