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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
The inaugural Ulster Tatler Influential Women of the Year 2022 took place in the Ulster Reform Club on Saturday 11th June. The Ulster Reform Club dates back to 1885 and is one of the most prestigious venues in Northern Ireland with strong links to the Titanic. The purpose of the event was to recognise and highlight some of the exceptional women that we have in Northern Ireland. All of the nominees are very worthy individuals especially our Influential Woman of the Year 2022 Bernadette Hagans who is a truly inspirational person. Roll on next year!
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Chris Sherry, Editor, Ulster Tatler
INFLUENTIAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR Bernadette Hagans Model and Actress
Citation: “Despite the challenges that she has faced, over the last few years she has found a way to seize life, start a new journey and encourage others along the way.” She has said of her diagnosis: “It was a lot to go through but I just felt really lucky, I was happy that it was happening to me and not someone else in my family or a friend. I have got to experience life with two legs and now I’m getting to experience life while using a prosthetic, I’m lucky.” SPONSORED BY
Rebecca McKinney, Bernadette Hagans and Trish Tweedie.
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Nuala Campbell The judges felt that Nuala is a lady not afraid to diversify in times of adversity and her talents reach across the creative spectrum. SPONSORED BY Rebecca McKinney, Caroline Purdy and Fiona McBurney (collected the award on behalf of Nuala).
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO HEALTH Catherine Rice
The judges felt that Catherine’s dedication to highlighting mental health issues and her lifelong commitment to nursing makes her a very worthy winner. SPONSORED BY
Rebecca McKinney, Catherine Rice and Amanda Mitchell.
WOMAN WHO HAS OVERCOME ADVERSTIY Lisa Strutt
The judges felt that Lisa is a strong, inspirational lady who in the time of adversity demonstrated great character, determination and strength and has learned that grief can co-exist with happiness.
Rebecca McKinney, Nadine Redmond (collected on behalf of Lisa Strutt) and Paolina Hawthorne.
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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
CONTRIBUTION TO BEAUTY/AESTHETICS Rachel McCully
INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
The judges felt that Rachel has turned her dream into a reality becoming a market innovator, nourishing her business from grass roots to a blossoming local empire. SPONSORED BY Rebecca McKinney,Christine Mackin and Rachel McCully.
CONTRIBUTION TO FASHION Grainne Maher The judges felt that Grainne with her famous Get Ahead attitude has quietly and elegantly made an outstanding contribution to the Fashion Industry in Northern Ireland. SPONSORED BY
Rebecca McKinney, Grainne Maher and Sinead O’Donnell.
MOST FASHIONABLE LADY Anna Leitch Three finalists where choosen on the day and the winner was Anna Leitch Miss Northern Ireland 2021-2022. The other finalists where Lesley Macaulay and Christine Mackin. SPONSORED BY
Rebecca McKinney, Anna Leitch and Nuala Meehnahan.
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SOCIAL Kate McGowan, Gemma Johnston, Joanne Harkness and Rebecca McKinney.
Miss GB Eden McAllister.
Caoimhe Moran, Amanda Mitchell, Fiona Mitchell, Anne Wilson and Emma Mitchell from The Courtyard, Carrickfergus.
Ciara Topping, Geraldine Waddell and Audrey Smyth.
Stephen and Dawn Whalley.
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P H 2 0 LU X U R Y TA N N I N G With previous experience in her former own hair and beauty salon, mum of four Sinead O’Donnell put her time in lockdown to very good use setting up her very own line of tanning products. After the passing of her father Patrick Hughes in 2020, Sinead decided to dedicate her new project in memory of him and so by taking his initials, PH20 was born. PH20 is: • Alcohol free • Paraben free • Cruelty free • 100% eco-cert DHA • Nourishing and Moisturising, leaving wash off even and scale free • baby powder scented • No Transfer to bedsheets or clothing • Suitable for the face • Never tested on animals • Eco and vegan friendly
WHAT’S INSIDE PH20? ALOE BARBADENSIS Aloe barbadenis leaf juice can soothe skin and serve as an anti-inflammatory as well as containing moisturising agents and also has antimicrobial properties against many common bacteria and fungi. This plant contains an impressive number of vitamins which are great for protecting the skin from free radicals, dangerous compounds that cause signs of premature aging due to damaging effects on the DNA and other cell structures. The herb also contains
enzymes, which are the life-principle in every live, these organic molecules rejuvenate aged tissues and promote healthy skin. COCONUT OILS Cocamidopropyl betaine is an organic compound derived from coconut oil that you can find in many of your “natural” or “organic” skincare and hair care products. CAPB is created by mixing raw coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Other ingredients such as Glycerin can help to improve moisture in the skin. CITRIC ACID Citric acid has protective antioxidant and corrective antiaging effects helping to reverse visible signs of photodamage. Citric acid works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores, even skin tone, and soften and smooth the skin. It also targets the skins hydrating support matrix to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Most recently, citric acid has also been found to be important in healthy skin barrier function by maintaining the optimum level of PH in areas of the skin which are essential for normal skin barrier function.
Products include: • Medium, Dark and Ultra Dark Mousse • Gradual/Accelerator • Prep and Prime Remover • Kabuki Brush. • Velvet Mitt Sinead is also developing more products which will be released later in the year. She was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year as well as speaking on the Small Business panel at the Digg podcast.
PH20 is available online at: www.ph20luxurytanning.com and in selected stores. • Short listed for entrepreneur of the year at the Ulster Tatler Influential Women Awards. • Stocked in 52 retailers across Ireland • Exciting plans for PH20 luxury tanning.
INFLUENTIAL WOMEN INFLUENTIAL OF THE YEAR WOMEN 2022 OF THE YEAR 2022
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Sharon Malcolm, Joanne Harkness, Nuala Meenehan Melissa Elliott and Riki Neill.
Anna Leitch, Rebecca McKinney and Meagan Green.
Nuala Meenehan and Rebecca McKinney.
Lesley Macaulay and Mary Puvis.
Suzanne Minnis, Kelly Kingsberry and Caroline Purdy from Beauty Culture.
Eileen Hughes, Oliver O’Donnell and Sinead O’Donnell.
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Fiona McBurney and Christine Mackin.
Joel Mawhinney and Miss GB Eden McAllister.
Lisa Millar and Caroline Purdy.
Joanne Harkness and Sarah Sherry.
Sharon Malcolm and Riki Neill.
Therese Hughes and Claire Hughes.
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Fine Art
Audrey Smyth is the creator of the bespoke Ulster Tatler Influential Women of the Year award pieces.
The Horseshoe Gallery is located in Saintfield, a quirky little gallery housed in a listed building at the top of the town. Already steeped in history, husband and wife team Michael and Audrey Smyth are making history of their own, bringing their contemporary works of art to the quintessential little village of Saintfield. Michael Smyth is a painter/sculptor and Audrey Smyth is a sculptress, both cover a variety of subject matter from local flora and fauna, drawing on inspiration from the surrounding countryside, to quaint pieces as seen in Audrey’s collection of swimmers. The Horseshoe Gallery is the home of Michael and Audrey’s works which cover a wide variety of oil paintings, ceramic sculptures, watercolours, drawings and mixed media works. Their love and appreciation of local art extends beyond their own talents. When Michael and Audrey opened The Horseshoe Gallery they reached out to a select number of local artists, providing a space and platform for artists to sell their work. These beautiful hand-crafted pieces from other artists complement the gallery through elegant jewellery prints and a variety of stunning textiles. This all lends to the unique experience of The Horseshoe Gallery. It’s important to Michael and
Audrey Smyth
Audrey that purchasing a piece of art is an experience as each piece becomes personal with meaning and memories attached to the art for its new owner. Audrey as an artist wears many hats, exploring new life adventures and new experiences that all reflect in her art work. Audrey’s lust for life is the foundation for Audrey’s work when she comes to create. Not content with running a busy gallery and creating works of art she has a daily yoga and meditation practice, swims daily, cycles and loves all forms of exercise. Her mantra being; keeping active keeps the spirit vital and up lifted. This upbeat outlook all adds to the energy and spontaneity that is reflected in her work. Audrey began her artistic career as a mature student by studying at Castlereagh College. A foundation year under the auspicious eye of tutor Ray Duncan. She then gained her B.A.Hon in ceramics at the University of Ulster and following this a Masters in Fine Art. All the while undertaking many years training in bronze casting at the Foundry at Belfast Met. She has achieved many highlights in her career but stand out moments for Audrey include being recognised by her peers of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts, the largest and longest established body of practising visual artists in Northern Ireland. Over the years she has received many selections for their prestigious annual exhibition, which lead to her work winning the Connor Prize and being a bronze medal winner. Her works have been purchased and held globally in many prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art Dublin, the UTV Collection, the Ulster Bank collection, the Ombudsman Office and even Bono has favoured Audrey’s work purchasing pieces for his personal collection. When Audrey isn’t in the gallery or the gym, she works from her home studio in Raholp, a picturesque village towards Strangford. Not the kind of place you’d expect to find an internationally 108
acclaimed artist! The Horseshoe Gallery opens two days a week; Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. This allows Michael and Audrey to spend their time creating and curating new pieces for the gallery. You can also find their work on the gallery’s Facebook which has cultivated a large following from all over the world, with pieces regularly shipping to America, France and beyond. Audrey relishes the personal interaction that Facebook allows. Here she is able to chat to people online and build personal relationships which again are so important to Michael and Audrey in their gallery. Many clients that purchase works online are basing the purchase solely on photos or video from Facebook which is a testament to the quality and desirability of the work they produce. Many clients now hold small collections of Smyth art works themselves as they often see customers come back again and again. Audrey says “I am always in love with my latest piece, having taken weeks or months to explore and develop my initial vision into a reality. The delight when it is shared with the person who purchases it and the joy it will bring that person. I share my story, my vision and it lives within the piece forever. For me, this is the greatest gift to share. The
passion and love that art evokes within us, that’s why a lot of purchases of work are spontaneous; it’s the unexpected emotion that the viewer experiences. Art is so powerful that once this happens, this piece of art work will stay in your psyche forever. Art creates an emotion within us and that’s a gift you can’t put a price on!” To see more art pieces from the gallery, vist our facebook page: The Horseshoe Gallery.
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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
Geraldine Waddell, Eileen Hughes, Chris Sherry and Nuala Meenehan.
Gemma Murphy and Aoife Fergus from Jack Murphy Jewellers.
Caitriona and Feidhlim Brennan and Catherine Rice.
Liam Muldoon and Pamela McHenry.
Harpist at Drinks Reception
SUSAN GRACE BATES
Painist over lunch
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MODERN, UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PIANIST. Susan has more than 15 years experience as a harpist and singer. Surrounded by rich traditional music, she excelled in her playing on many levels, gaining grade eight with honours in Irish traditional harp at the age of sixteen. She is willing to travel throughout NI and beyond and can add that special touch of class to your day. www.susangracebates.com
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Janine is a professional classically trained pianist, taught through the Ulster College of Music. Janine’s passion for the piano is reflected in her creative and contemporary arrangements of pieces she plays at special events. Janine is available to play background instrumental music for your special day - Wedding ceremony, Pre dinner drinks reception, during the wedding meal, corporate events and anniversaries. Janine is guaranteed to make your event memorable and add that extra sparkle to any occasion with her fabulous repertoire of piano interpretations of contemporary pop and old classics to get your guests talking.
Email: janinekinnearpianist@gmail.com Tel: 07926 417750
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Celebrating 20 Years in Business! …an event to remember
INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
SOCIAL Aisling Courtney and Hannah Magowan.
Victoria Quinn and Joanne Harkness.
Sharon Curran and Grainne Maher.
Gemma-Louise Bond, Anna Leitch and Rachel McCully.
Megan Wright-Dunlop, Lindsay Gordon, Nichola Gordon, Tara Moore, Rebecca and Trish Tweedie from Galgorm.
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An Oasis of Delights
along the Carrickfergus Seafront
The Courtyard, Carrickfergus is an oasis of shops and businesses located on the edge of the medieval town centre. Surrounding a beautiful courtyard and garden, hosting regular live local music during summer months, it provides a tranquil and interesting place to visit. Our selection includes: Front Courtyard
Through the black door, immediately on your left upon entering, and up the stairs, you will find Lodge Men’s Room! Jack and Jai lead a team of friendly, hard-working guys who provide a funky, fresh atmosphere where you are guaranteed to get your next favourite fade.
find what you’re looking for. Across the hall, JAVART provides an eclectic mix of homeware and giftware, where you can easily find that perfect present. As only one of four Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockists in Northern Ireland as well, Alison is full of experience and ready assist you with your latest upcycle project.
take the weight off your feet at Angie’s Corner? Serving gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and traditional fayre, the team are ready and waiting for you. With a newly refurbished patio area, there’s no need to leave the dog at home either! For the summer months, they are also doing late night speciality evenings e.g. an Italian night, check out the socials for the details. Why not enjoy an afternoon of pampering between Kellie Courtney Hair Design and The Nail Room? Home to an array of professionals, you can experience all types of hair/nail treatments and styles, along with fabulous and friendly service.
The Silver Store is a unique jeweller holding a beautiful selection including a wide variety of gold, silver and platinum pieces along with the unusual and stunning Alchemy range, so there is something for everyone.
Also situated off the garden is Bluebird Counselling NI. Joanne offers a wide range of services to help navigate the trials and troubles of day-to-day life. For a full list of her services, visit her profile page – www. counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/ joanne-hudson.
Tucked into the corner is local artist Tom Stephenson - from local scenery to his punfilled sheep collection, part of The Whimsical World of Thomas Joseph, Tom can often be found in his gallery working on his latest piece and is always happy to share a bit of his knowledge on any of his art. The front building is shared by JAVART and The Mulberry Bush, which is a beautiful children’s boutique. Whether it’s a special outfit, some comfy garments, or a unique present for your little one, Anita is more than happy to help you
Rear Courtyard
In a new unit right at the end of the path, The Secret Bookshelf has shaken things up with a new design! Housing a selection of new and pre-loved books, literary gifts and local artwork, it’s a great place to spend the afternoon browsing. Not finding what you want? Don’t worry! Speak to Chris and Jo to see what magic they can work! All that shopping can be tiring, so why not
Completing our rear courtyard, we have Lee in The Talking Shop. Set up by Positive Carrickfergus to host multiple projects exploring the future of Carrickfergus with the people who live here, The Talking Shop invites innovative thinking and imagination, while providing an encouraging space for community-orientated ideas and experiments.
38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus BT38 7DP 028 9332 9022
INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022
SOCIAL Gillian Creevy, Karen Yates, Jenny Clarke and Elvina Graham.
Caoimhe Moran, Amanda Mitchell and Emma Mitchell. .
Grainne Maher and Christine Mackin. Marion Lancial and Joanne Kennedy.
Gail Redmond, Henry and Moira Macklin and Nadine Redmond.
Caroline Mackin and Paula McQuade.
Miss Derry/Londonderry Amy Doherty with Gary and Elizabeth Doherty.
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