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EssentialDrogheda
Drogheda’s FREE Social, Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine Issue 4. Vol 1 - February 2010
Distributed Free to Over 17,000 Homes & Businesses
ISSN 2009-2733
IntERVIEwSFr ted star Ardal O’Hanlon & Louth senior football manager Peter Fitzpatrick
wHAt’S OnYour guide to localevents this February
Valentine’sSpecial
- Your dreamdates revealed
- Flirty lingerie- Romantic
getaways
Make Your Impression...!
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Four course gourmet mealand a gift for the ladies
€39 the d hotelwww.thedhotel.com
Tel: 041 9877700Email: [email protected]
A DESTINATION WITHA DIFFERENCE
per person
Available Friday 12th to Sunday 14th February
041 98 77700 Email: info@thedhotelcom
www.thedhotel.comThink different, think the d
SCOTCH HALL, DROGHEDA, CO. LOUTH.
LIVE MUSICEVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT:
If it happens in Drogheda
it happens in the d
the d hotel
the d hotel
TRAD SESSION WITH THE KILLIAN TRAD BAND
EVERY SUN FROM 6PM:W E D D I N G S
at the d hotel *Terms & Conditions Apply: Based on allnew wedding bookings of 150 people or
more booking The Viaduct Wedding Packagein January or February 2010 for dates up to
30th December 2011.
Our Viaduct Wedding Package OffersStyle, Quality & Value from €45 pp
Contact our Wedding Planners
today on 041 9877700 [email protected]
BookYour Exclusive
Weddingthis January or February
And Receive a Cheque for
€1,000on your Wedding Day*
the d hotel
CARLSBERGCOMEDY CLUB
PJ GallagherPresents:
with Support Act & DJ Till Late
THURS8TH APRIL
Doors 8.00pm,Tickets €18.50
NOW ON SALEat the d hotel
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This Month in
Don’t Miss Our March Issue – Out February 25th
editor’s letterLove is in the air this month
as Valentine’s celebrations (or should that be obligations!) take on a life of their own. But believe it or not, we’re a right romantic bunch here in Drogheda... and rather than ignore February 14th, we embrace it. The proof is in the pudding on pg 15 where E asks several locals to reveal their dream Valentine’s Day. Keep the romance alive with our selection of drop-dead gorgeous lingerie on pg 17 and if you fancy surprising your other half with a weekend away, check out pg 23 for luxury Irish getaways. Fr Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon recalls the last time he cried on pg 13, and Louth Senior Football manager Peter Fitzpatrick talks GAA on pg 46. This month we’re delighted to introduce you to our new E Happenings page on pg 10 where we help you spread the word. Whether it’s an event that deserves more column inches or a simple local news bite, this is your soapbox!Enjoy your read!
Carmel RiggsEditor
E Social 6 - 9 Drogheda’s nightlife in pictures
E Out & About12, 18, 24, 25 Not-to-be missed events
E Interview13 Actor and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon shares his stand-up secrets
46 The Best of Everything with Louth senior football manager Peter Fitzpatrick
E Real Life4 Can’t Get Through The Month Without…
10 E Happenings We spread the word on your behalf
15 What’s Your Dream Valentine’s Day… Locals reveal their ideal date
E Fashion16 Boutique Critique E visits Puzzel Childrenswear
17 Undie Cover Feast your eyes on our favourite flirty lingerie
E Beauty20 Spring Fever E’s guide to the best products on the shelves
E Travel23 Truly, Madly, Deeply Romantic getaways in Ireland
E Interiors27 From Drab to Fab Fantastic tips on how to transform your kitchen
E Health & Fitness28 Let’s Get Physical To go or not to go, that is the question?
E Tech29 Go Gadgets
E Weddings 31-33 Local couples say ‘I do’
E Drive34 Behind The Wheel & Bike Torque
E Food36-37 Spice Things Up Indus chef Kamal Hussein’s mouth-watering recipes
E Business38 Small talk with Marcella Bannon of Droichead Arts Centre and Drogheda Chamber News
E Arts & Culture41 What’s on in February44 Event Guide Dates for your diary
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On the Cover: Ronan Freeman with Laura Downes at her 18th Birthday Party in Harry’s Bistro, Mell
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Raising a cuppa to theDiabetes Federation of Ireland!
This month the federation is asking everyone to help raise awareness about
diabetes by holding a T4DI (Tea for Diabetes Ireland) fundraising event. To register, phone 1850 909 909 or e-mail
[email protected] with your name,a day time contact phone number
& the number guests youhope will attend.
It’s tea-riffic!
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Can’t get through the month without . . .
Carmel Riggs selects the best of what February has to offer
Anglo House,Mell Industrial Estate,Drogheda, Co. Louth.Tel: 041 9830297.Fax: 041 9835485.e: [email protected] Drogheda’s FREE Social, Entertainment,and Lifestyle Magazine Published Monthly andDistributed Freeto over 17,000 Homes and Businesses in Drogheda Managing Director:Padraic Kieranse: [email protected] Editor:Carmel RiggsMob: 087 2248845e: [email protected] Administration:Wendy SmithTel: 041 98 30297e: [email protected] Advertising Sales:Terri DurninMob: 087 6475147e: [email protected] Design & Layout:Aisling Murphy, Anglo Printers Photographer:Jimmy WeldonMob: 086 8339022 Photo Contributors:Tony Campbell, Fergus Clarke& Suzanne Collins Contributors:InteriorsEmma Byrne 087 0552499Health & FitnessLaura Armada 087 6314752
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Gourmet pancakes
Savouring the smell of fresh crepes. On Pancake Tuesday (February 16th) the d hotel is serving up gourmet pancakes in aid of the Gary Kelly
Cancer Support Centre. From 10am-1pm,all pancakes will be sold for €5.
Unique giftsSplashing out on your other half for Valentine’s Day! For unusual ideasand gifts with a twist, look no further than www.giftsandvouchers.ie. Whether it’s hot hair ballooning or handmade gift baskets, the Mornington-based online storecaters for everyone.
Valentine’s Ball
Getting glammed up for the seventh annual
Valentine’s Ball which takes place in the City
North Hotel on February 13th. This worthy
event is in aid of Drogheda ABACAS
School for Children with Autism. For ticket
availability, please contact Jacinta on 087
2407431 or email [email protected].
Just the ticketTaking advantage of the Theatre Meal Deal at Bru Bar & Bistro... Before any show at the Droichead Arts Centre, you can enjoy a two-course dinner for just €15! Simply show your Arts Centre ticket when you arrive to take advantage of this mouth-watering offer!
Three cheersHaving your spirits raised by the Three Tenors who
are performing in The TLT on Saturday, February
13th. The trio will recreate the magic of Elvis,
Pavarotti, Sinatra to name a few and tickets are €32
from www.thetlt.ie
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Unique gifts
the People: 1 Geraldine Bannon pictured with some of her friends 2 Geraldine with her dad Gerry, mum Jacinta and brother Ian 3 Jean McCarron and Carol Faulkner 4 Ciara Ryan, Amanda Monaghan, Fiona Connolly and Geraldine Bannon 5 Emma Carroll, Laura Clayton, Aisling Burke and Laura Carpenter
the Party: Geraldine Bannon’s 21st Birthdaythe Place: westcourt Hotel
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the Party: Classic Movie nightthe Place: La Vida tapas wine Barthe People: 1 Sally and Ray Barrett 2 Silvio Schembri and Jacqueline Kelly 3 Conor and Violda Mohan 4 Martina Hannigan
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the Party: Louth Hunt Ballthe Place: Darver Castle the People: 1 John Sullivan and Lyndsey Dowdall 2 Joint masters Joe Callan, Ralph Hoey and Gerry Boylan 4 Paula Finnegan and Paula Egan
Socialthe Party: Brian Lynch’s40th Birthday Bashthe Place: the thatchthe People: 1 Brian Lynch with his wife Brona and Anna Maguire 2 Donna Thornton and Brona Lynch 3 Brian Smith, Nickey Gogan, James Lynch and Robert Victory
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the Party: Laura Downes’ 18th Birthdaythe Place: Harry’s Bistrothe People: 1 Laura Downes with her grandmother Ethna 2 Hayley Lawless, Laura Downes and Amy Farrell 4 Donna Gallagher and Sinead Smith
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the Party: Graham McBride’s30th Birthday Partythe Place: the thatch Loungethe People: 1 Graham McBride with his sisters Ciara, Nicola and Sharon 2 Amanda and Dawn Reilly 3Graham and Chrissie McBride
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the Party: niall Boyle’s CD Launchthe Place: Bruthe People: 1 Janet and Vincent McDonnell 2 Donna Brady, Lisa Shevlin and Lisa Cummins 3 Niall Boyle 4 Brenda Bohill, Gillian Boyle, Martina Mohan and Suzanne Brennan
the Party: Amy Collier’s 21st Birthdaythe Place: the westcourt Hotelthe People: 1 Frances Behan and Alison Daly 2 Denise and Amy Collier
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Wishing all our customers a very Happy 2010
Sky’s the limitWho is the bravest of them all? The girls that’s who! When it comes to thrill seekers willing to have a go at Skyclimb – the amazing aerial assault course suspended 50ft up in Funtasia’s Waterpark – it seems the ladies are far pluckier than the lads. Funtasia’s MD Bernard McCormick has been watching as dare devil teens, office parties and folk out on corporate team building exercises, tackle the Indianna Jones type challenges. ‘Men start off full of bravado but we’ve noticed it’s the women who get to the finish line first,’ he said. The ninnies needn’t worry as you can’t fall, strapped up in your Skyclimb safety harness – but it’s still an incredible adrenaline buzz. For the month of February, Funtasia has a special ‘buy get one free’ offer on the Skyclimb – where else would you get the chance to take an indoor parachute jump? Visit www.funtasia.ie/waterpark
Club celebrationsLiverpool legend and Irish international player John Aldridge will be arriving in town on March 5th to help East Meath United FC (EMU) celebrate their 10th anniversary. A gala dinner evening is being held in the City North Hotel and tickets are now on sale for €60 each. Everyone from the local community is welcome to attend and help make this a night to remember for the players, coaches, managers and supporters. There will be a prize for the best dressed lady and, of course, signed Liverpool and Irish International jerseys to be won. To reserve your tickets, email emufundraising@
gmail.com, or call Irene on 087 1205202. For your chance to win two tickets and meet John Aldridge, simply email [email protected] with the answer to the following question: How many goals did John Aldridge score for Liverpool?
Purple SessionsMark the last Friday of every month in your diary – now! The Purple Sessions in The Punt Bar on Fair Street is a great night out with musicians
from all over the country lining up to perform. The brainchild of Aidan Reilly and Gerry Hodgers, the duo search out acts through MySpace
and YouTube and each month up to five artists take to the stage. It’s a case of lights, camera, action on the night as all of the
performances are recorded and, in some instances, released on YouTube . ‘We both work full-time – I’m a chef and Aidan’s
a mechanic – but the Purple Sessions is like a hobby that’s taken on a life of its own!’ says Gerry. Acts confirmed for this month are Keith Mullins, The Long Knives and Shane Davis. Admission is free and doors open at 9pm. To
find out more, visit www.myspace.com/last2leavemusic
Spreadingthe word...
Designer dressesStart as you mean to go on is the motto at Frilly Frocks, Bachelors Lane, who set up shop last year with a superb range of wedding gowns for all tastes. This year is no different with new labels being added to the store to sit alongside the already well-known names such as Pronovias and Paloma Blanca. Frilly’s have brought exclusively to Ireland Johanna Hehir and Claire Mischevani Couture, much to the delight of owner Dara Caffrey. She says: ‘We have had a fantastic first year and we have loved dressing our brides. Part of our job as buyers is to find new and exciting labels to stock, and with the arrival of our two new ranges we feel we really have something different and unique to offer any bride to be.’ Don’t miss the Designer Days on February 6th (Sharon Bowen Couture) and February 13th (Joanna Hehir); visit www.frillyfrocks.ie or call 041-9801740.
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interviewDo your children find you funny? Not as funny as I find them!
what makes you laugh? TV shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show and The Savage Eye, which was written by and starred Irish comedian David McSavage.
the last time you cried? I’m an awful man for crying while watching films. I think the last one was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
How do you like to unwind? By playing football and tennis with the children; walking the dog and, of course, movies and wine.
Fr Dougal Maguire in Fr ted was a tV legend. Do you ever miss him? Not really. Sometimes I miss the others and the craic and the whole phenomenon. It all went by in a blur. Now it feels like it was somebody else who played the part.
Playing stupid characters is something that you do brilliantly. But how intelligent are you? As a French philosopher once said, ‘having lots of ideas doesn’t make you intelligent in the same way as having lots of soldiers doesn’t make you a great general!’ I suppose knowing that makes me slightly less stupid than some of my characters…or does it?
the political comedy series Val Falvey was received well on RtE recently. Did you enjoy playing the incompetent tD? I loved it, especially working with actors like Owen Roe and Phelim Drew. I enjoy the low-key naturalistic semi-improvisational style employed on Val.
Comparisons have been made between Fr ted and Val Falvey. Can you relate to this? There are some similarities for sure because of the involvement of co-writer Arthur Mathews, but I think Val Falvey is more subtle, slow-burning and character-based than Fr Ted (and of course less funny!).
what annoys you most about the comedy scene? It can be a bit too noisy and crass sometimes.
Do you ever get stage fright when performing live? I used to be a bit of a mess but now I relish it. The more you put in, the more you get out of it.
Can you recall your most embarrassing moment on stage? I fell asleep on stage one time in Belfast. I hadn’t been to bed at all the night before and during my set I just drifted off. I could hear somebody doing my routines in the distance and I got very annoyed and woke up and realised it was me. I always try and get some sort of a nap in these days.
who’s your closest friend in the business? It’s not a business that is conducive to really close friendships. On acting jobs you form very intense but all too short-lived bonds with people, whereas stand-ups are like ships passing in the night. Having said that, it was a pleasure to do a short tour of the US last year with my old friends Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran. Also, I’d still be fairly close to comedians Barry Murphy and Kevin Gildea with whom I started out in the sketch group Mr Trellis. And the festivals are just one big party!
If you had to give up showbiz tomorrow, what would you do? When I finally grow up I’d like to write novels but stand-up and acting remain very seductive and sociable ways to pass the time.
with Valentine’s Day coming
up, I have to ask, what’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done? This may not sound that romantic on the surface but many years ago I fished out my wife-to-be’s engagement ring from a seriously blocked toilet. That’s true love.
Finally, what’s 2010 got in store for you? I’m mostly concentrating on stand-up this year, doing tours of Ireland in February and the UK in the autumn as well as a few stints in the US.
It’s a funny old world
On tv he’s played a super herO,a priest and a pOlitician – nOw ardal O’hanlOn
returns tO the stage as himself.carmel riggs chats tO the actOr ahead Of his
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Ardal O’Hanlon takes to the stage in the Droichead Arts Centre on February 18th. Tickets €25, visit www.droichead.com
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Real Life
Love is in the air as Katie Kierans
discovers your perfect date...
What’s
your dream
Valentine’sDay?
Diana Connolly,Clogherhead‘Gino D’acampo is my dream Valentine. My dream Valentine’s Day would be to go away for the night without the kids and to be wined and dined. I wouldn’t buy him a thing because I’m the one who deserves to be pampered!’
DeniseFogarty,Drogheda‘Daniel Craig would have to be my dream date. My dream Valentine’s would be for my boyfriend to whisk me off to Paris for a
romantic getaway. And as a Valentine’s present, I’d cook for him as he always cooks dinner for me.’
Ann Tracey, Drogheda ‘My dream Valentine would be George Clooney, I’d love for him to whisk me away to Paris for the weekend, to be wined and dined and to buy loads of presents for me just because I’m worth it. My gift to him would be that I’d take everything in good
grace and have a smile on my face for the entire time.’
Clare Fogarty, Drogheda ‘Johnny Depp’s my dream Valentine. I’d love a really nice, quiet dinner – nothing too fussy. To be honest, I probably wouldn’t do anything for him; I’d just take him out.’
Jimmy Monks, Drogheda‘My dream Valentine would have to be Jessica Alba. I wouldn’t have to do anything because, well, I’ve already got Jessica Alba so I’d probably just spoil her rotten and give her a present for every hour of the day!’
Graeme BoyleLaytown‘Cheryl Cole is my dream Valentine. I’d bring her to a posh hotel; buy her a present and a nice dress. We’d stay in bed all day and then I’d bring her for a romantic meal with a few bottles of wine.’
Teddy Thomas, Drogheda ‘My dream Valentine would have to be Beyonce.
I’d bring her shopping and buy her some presents, then we’d have some dinner and either go to the
cinema or watch a good film.’
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It’s only been around three years – but already Puzzel
on Meatmarket Lane in
Drogheda has become like a
landmark in the town. Parents come from as far
as Antrim and Naas to deck
their children out in Puzzel’s
finery, including top labels
Tommy Hilfiger, Mayoral,
Timberland, Roxy, Catimini,
Little Darlings and many
more. ‘It’s branded merchandising
that we do,’ says owner Greg
Tully. ‘A lot of people know
their brands and want to dress
their children in these labels.
They not only like the look and
style of the clothing but they
recognise that the quality is
second to none.’ Greg Tully had over 25
years experience working
in his father’s shop, Hubert
Tully’s on West St, when he
set up on his own. He says: ‘I looked after
the ladies and children’s wear
in my father’s shop – those
departments were my babies!
But then I decided to set up
on my own and I haven’t
looked back.’ He credits his staff
– Caroline McGowan,
Margaret Sheridan, Angela
Grant and Ciara Coughlan
– for providing a personal
service at Puzzel. ‘They’re a good crew and
over the years the girls have
gotten to know a lot of the
children who come in,’ adds
Greg. ‘They have a good
idea of the style of clothing
parents like or dislike which
goes down really well with
our customers.’ These days at Puzzel
the casual gear has taken
somewhat of a backseat
as the Communion and
Confirmation wear take
centre stage. In fact, so popular
are Puzzel’s Communion
dresses that Greg has hired
an apartment at Fitzwilliam
Place to store the dresses and
accessories. ‘Parents can make an
appointment in the shop to go
to the apartment and try on
the dresses,’ he says. For the boys, black and
grey Communion suits are big
in demand this year together
with strong coloured shirts.
Check out Puzzel’s facebook
page for special offers.
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Fashion
Black & white gingham bra €24, matching briefs €11, Marks &
Spencers, Laurence Town Centre
Floral bra €19, knickers €8, Marks & Spencers, Laurence Town Centre
Pink headband €4, pink & burgandy bra €12, matching briefs €5, New Look, Scotch Hall
Pink padded bra (2
pack) €21, lace trim
shorts (2 pack) €11,
Next, Scotch Hall
Rose Camisole e19, briefs e7, M&S, Laurence Town Centre,
Mink heart print bra €19, matching briefs €11, Next, Scotch Hall
Organza trimmed bustier, €9, matching satin thong €3, Penneys, West St
This Valentine’s Day, pull out all the stopswith these sexy yet inexpensive lingerie...We spend hours choosing the right clothes for a big night out, so why would our lingerie be any different? Buying lingerie can be expensive but by shopping
in the right places it needn’t be! The reality is lingerie shopping can be as difficult or easy as you make it and it all comes down to being prepared (ie knowing the right style for your shape). If you’re in the market for a comfortable pair of boy shorts, you don’t necessarily have to break the bank to get good quality (or even sexy) panties. With a little finesse it’s easy to look and feel sexy without putting your bank account in danger!
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Purple Sessionsthe Punt1 Hugh Patrick 2 Gerry Hodgers and Aidan Reilly 3 Michael Maher, Steven Hogan, and David Maher
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Linda Crosby of La Spa Therapieanswers your questions
Beauty
I have a terrible habit of biting my nails so for my wedding in six weeks’ time, I’m thinking of getting acrylic nails put on. However, some of my friends have said that if I do this I will ruin my own nails – is this true? Sinead, Tullyallen, Drogheda
Getting your nails done professionally is a must – especially for your big day! Putting acrylic nails on short bitten nails is no problem as after a couple of months your own nails will grow and improve in shape. If you apply acrylic on your own natural nails, your nails underneath cannot breathe so they will be softer than before, but after a week or two they will be fine again. It’s important to always get your acrylic nails removed by a professional nail technician. Enjoy your day!
Over the holiday period, I have over-indulged and put on a few extra pounds, I want to lose weight but I have very little motivation and I feel sluggish all the time. How can I change my relationship with food and get started on the new me? Michelle, Drogheda
Motivation is key here and it’s important to put your old habits to bed now! Contact your local day spa for detox packages and slimming wraps that will help kickstart your new weight loss regime – and get on the road to the new you!
Got a beauty dilemma?Email Linda Crosby [email protected] with your query
Purple reignWhen it comes to nail colours, purple is definitely the new black this spring. Vendetta Nail Lacquer by Chanel (€21, Town Centre Pharmacy) might be on the expensive side but its staying power is second to
none. Depending on how the light hits it, this is a rich dark purple that at times can look either black or deep wine in colour.
Good hair dayGive your hair some TLC with Revlon’s Shine Up Shampoo (€12.50, 250ml, Moda Vida Hair Salon, Stockwell St). This fortifying vitamin shampoo brings volume, strength and shine to fine, lifeless hair. The Hydra Capture system fortifies the structure of the hair and helps to give your tresses extra bounce without weighing it down. Of course, it helps that it smells fantastic too!
Nothing can make your look more dramatic and expressive than long, full eyelashes. But even with the best mascara, only a few of us can achieve that result. That’s why false eyelashes are enjoying a massive comeback, and with a selection of over 30 styles at just €15 available from Fuschia, Scotch Hall, there is something to suit all tastes.
Good news for savvy beauty shoppers, the Beauty Academy on Fair Street has launched a brand new line-up of treatment services and retail products which are now open to the public. As well as Gosh and Smashbox makeovers, the new salon offers state-of-the-art digital skin scanning, Dermalogica and Dr Murad facials. According to Beauty Academy Director, Linda Ennis, these products have been chosen specifically for their results – not just their marketing appeal. Yes, please…visit www.beautyacademy.ie
Eye spyThis pretty eye palette is part of Clarins’ Cotton Flower spring collection and contains a quartet of blue-hued shadows and a fab cream eyeliner (€35,
Mahers Chemist, West St). Also, look out for Clarins’ almond scented pink glosses, Iced Pink and Sweet Fig which are packed full of Vitamin E for a perfect pout!
Goodbye wrinklesWhen you put it on, ROC Retin-Ox Wrinkle Filler claims to instantly smooth out the skin and ‘plump’ your wrinkles, making them less visible. After around eight weeks of use, however, the company say even the deepest wrinkles will be reduced. Now, what’s not to love about that? Compared to other creams, this formula is light and easily absorbed. €33.09, Hickey’s Pharmacy, West St
Fabulous lashesThis maybe stubborn to get off,
but Lash No7 Intense Volume Waterproof Mascara is smudge-proof and gives full lashes that many, more expensive mascara’s never achieve. €14.75, Boots,
Laurence Town Centre
Loveit…
Tryit…The Voya Cleanse and Mend
is a deep pore cleanser that is suitable for all skin types. It draws out impurities from the skin leaving it feeling fresh and comfortable. Apply 1-2 pumps of the product to face and wipe off with a muslin cloth soaked in warm water. €25 for 125ml, La Spa Therapie
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RefresherHot Towel Barbers Shave
Indian Head Massage
€50 (normally €77)
SportsmanHot Towel Barbers Shave
Golfers Champion MassageScalp Massage
€100 (normally €129)
Aqua RelaxVoya Seaweed BathFull Body Massage
Facial
€150 (normally €200)
SerenityChoose any 3 of the following:
Full Body Spray Tan File & Paint (hands or feet)
Make-Up Eyebrow Shape
€60 (normally €92)
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Full FacialFull Body MassageVoya Seaweed Bath
Reflexology
€150 (normally €195)
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For the Ladies
To make an appointment or for further information on any of the treatments available at La Spa Therapie, call us today on 041 980 3000, visit www.LaSpaTherapie.ie, email [email protected] or call in: Dublin Road, Drogheda (opposite The Black Bull)
travel
They’re only a short drive away, so why not make your Valentine’s weekend even more special at one of these luxury hotels…
Fine dining If celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant is not enough to entice you to The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow then the uber romantic setting is sure to win you over. The fact it possesses some of the finest golf and spa amenities around… well, we’re not complaining. A deluxe room for
two on February 13th will set you back €325, including breakfast and a 3-course lunch the following day. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com
Splash out For something special, splash out on a suite at Ashford Castle in Cong, Co. Mayo. A dozen red roses and a bottle of chilled champagne on arrival will get you in the mood for being spoiled. This package rings in at €1,030 per room for two nights, and includes a five-course dinner in the renowned George V Dining Room. Heavenly. Visit www.ashford.ie
Keep the Faith The Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club in Waterford is an 18th century mansion that has been beautifully transformed into a charming 4-star hotel. The weekend romance package is a mere €119 per person sharing and includes a rose petal turn down in your room on the Saturday night (February 13th), a late check-out on Valentine’s Day and a champagne and strawberrybrunch before you leave. Visit www.faithlegg.com
Cool as ice As the name suggests The Ice House, in Ballina, Co. Mayo is chillingly cool. It’s an ultra-chic boutique hotel that, once inside the front door, boasts high levels of design and finish. For €250 per person sharing, you can enjoy two night’s accommodation, a gourmet 6-course dinner, bubbly and chocolate-covered strawberries. Is your heart racing yet? Visitwww.icehousehotel.ie
Home from homeThe epitome of romantic refinement, Ballyvolane House in North Cork is like a home away from home! Enjoy a stroll in the idyllic landscaped gardens surrounding the Georgian splendor, or bask in the warmth of the open log fires. A weekend stay costs from €319 per person sharing, including a feast of delicious wines and food each night and late breakfasts each morning. A complimentary half bottle of champagne will greet you on arrival.
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Interiors
Uplift your kitchen with interior designer Emma Byrne’s tricks of the trade
from drabto fab!
The kitchen is often the busiest room in the house and now in
so many homes it is an office, a school room, a meeting place, a playground – and sometimes even where meals are prepared! If you are lucky enough to be redesigning your kitchen from scratch, then make sure you spend as much time on the layout as the actual look of the room. Choosing which cabinet doors and which knobs should really be secondary to the functionality. Mark your floor out with chalk and see how the room ‘works’. It’s important to ask yourself a number of questions: Can you open the fridge door without knocking into something; how far does the oven door come out when open, i.e. can you bend down to lift out the Christmas turkey? Is the dishwasher close to the place you store crockery, or do you have to lug scalding plates across the kitchen? Also, research your prospective kitchen supplier well. A good company will be happy to let you contact previous clients to get a reference. However, if like the rest of us, you are stuck with what you have here are some simple ways to revamp:
New knobsHomebase in Drogheda Retail
Park, Donore Road has a great range of knobs and handles (pictured) that will transform any kitchen.
Hit the tilesPeople often think that retiling will be a major hassle and expensive but a good tiler can be in and out of your kitchen for a lot less money and mess than you’d think. As we all know the more trendy the tile the quicker they will date, and classics always work better. In a kitchen, I find it hard to beat metro tiles in white and they work equally well with a traditional or modern design. They won’t date
and seem to look fresh and bright in all circumstances – a real design classic! BTW, Donore Business Park, is an essential place to check out if you’ve got a tiling project planned. Check out their
range on www.btw.ie
Storage SolutionStore away your favourite tipple in this stylish wine rack.Made from natural-finished wood this 12-bottle rack is the perfect shape for awkward spaces. If you like to build up your wine collection, you can buy additional racks to add on. €8.95, Argos, Drogheda Retail Park
Paint tired cabinets In just one weekend you can make a huge difference to your kitchen. For a better look, take the doors off before painting and if you want to go for a high gloss finish consider getting a professional in (gloss paint is very unforgiving of the amateur). In general, a satin or eggshell
finish (try Estate Eggshell by Farrow & Ball, €93 for 5 litre tin, Murtaghs of Drogheda, Fair Green) works better and can still be rubbed clean. Off white and cream will always give a classic look but think a little outside the box. Pale greys and blues can look amazing teamed with steel knobs – and how about purple for a really upbeat look?
Ditch the curtainsUnless you absolutely need them for privacy I’m not a big fan of curtains in kitchens. They act like a great big sponge, absorbing all the cooking smells and grease. If the budget allows, consider installing shutters – but white wooden blinds are a more economical alternative. You’ll be pleased to hear that Julian Blinds & Interiors, East
Coast Business Park (beside Tesco) currently have a half-price sale on wooden blinds. So no more excuses!
Picture thiSMake a feature of your favourite photographs
by displaying them in this duck egg collage frame. Besides its obvious wow factor, it will instantly add a splash of colour to your wall. €33, Next, Scotch Hall
Emma’s design fees start at €85 for a colour consultation on one room. She will provide suggested colour scheme, paint and
wall coverings, fabrics and flooring. For more details on Ember Design, tel: 087-0552499 or email [email protected].
Kitchen picture supplied by Declan Byrne, Foxhall Country Kitchens
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E Health & Fitness
So you’ve splashed out on new trainers, a fabulous
tracksuit and a matching vest. You’re New Year’s resolution is to shape up. But a month on and some of us have already abandoned the idea of getting fit. We all make excuses at some stage regarding the reason why we need to miss a work-out, and these reasons can vary. In our busy and often stressful lives, we convince ourselves that sometimes there simply isn’t enough time to exercise. Things like work, phone calls, children, the weather, TV, illness, etc, are common excuses, but before long the needs of others begin to far outweigh our own need – to be physically active! As you can imagine, I hear some fabulous excuses each week and despite the fact that I empathise with some (like a serious illness or injury), others can be quite funny to an extent! What I am simply trying to say is that your fitness is not aware if it’s raining, summer or winter or if your favourite soap is on the TV. It is entirely up to ‘YOU’ to keep your fitness regime regular. In a couple of weeks’ time there will be a new wave of people coming to fitness classes and gyms looking for quick results before their summer holidays. Miracles don’t just happen (and particularly in the female population). It is important that you understand that ‘fitness’ is a way of life, the same way as having breakfast and brushing
your teeth – and not just another trend.
It can be a useful exercise to sit down with a piece of paper, and write down a list of things that you want to
achieve over the next year, then write down what you
will need to achieve them, and who can help you. For example:
‘I want to learn Yoga, so I need to find a class on the internet, or look for
local posters, I need an evening each week to get out, and I need someone to look after
the kids.’ Then you can ask yourself if there is anything that will stop you from being able to do this easily, and if there is a problem, how can you solve it? Once you have made a list, you can place your wishes in order of priority, and look at how achievable they really are. It may be useful to have a back-up plan; what will you do if the weather is too bad to go out for a run, is there an exercise video you can do at home if your babysitter lets you down, or a class on a different night? Place your goals into manageable time scales; forever is a terribly long time when it comes to giving up crisps, so try shorter term goals using days, weeks and months. This should help you to organize a plan of action that you will be more likely to stick to – a simple but effective exercise. Remember, miracles don’t just happen. If your goal, for example, is to look good in your bikini this summer, now is the time to start training, and not three weeks before your trip. Try different types of classes/sports until you find one or several that you enjoy and even once you have found an activity that you really like, don’t do the same thing forever. After all, variety is the spice of life!
A month into the New Year and some of us have already abandoned our new exercise
regimes. Laura Armada of Labfitness has heard all the excuses... here
she shows how to incorporate fitness into your daily
routine
Let’s getphysical!
Your triceps is the muscle that is located at the back
of the upper arm, commonly known as ‘bingo
wings’. Triceps dips are a fantastic exercise to do at
home to target this ‘hard to tone area’.
Check out www.labfitness.com or contact Laura on 087-6314752 for the studio’s full range of fitness classes and timetables.
‘Bingo Wings’ exercises
Step 1. Place hands a shoulder width-apart on
a chair/step with fingers facing forward.
Move your bum in front of the chair/
step keeping feet hip width-apart.
Step 2. Lower your body towards
the floor by bending the elbows
to a 90 degree angle. Keep your
back close to the chair as you
lower yourself down.
Step 3. Push yourself back up
pressing through your hands.
Avoid over extending the elbow
joint. Do 2-3 sets of 12 reps 3-4
times per week.
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tech goMp3 Camera SunglassesEver wanted to take a snap while skiing or cycling? Now you can with these UV400 polarized flip-up sunglasses that cleverly let you take pictures of anything you see without having to carry around a separate camera. With the additional bonus of a built-in mp3 player, these lenses are ideal for indulging those James Bond spy camera fantasies! €129, www.thegadgetstore.ie
Sony Reader Touch EditionGet your hands on this super-thin Reader and enjoy a convenient, on-the-go reading experience like no other! Whether you’re a constant traveler, a daily commuter or a leisurely reader , the Reader lets you carry up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books at a time. The 6’’ touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. We’re hooked! €289, The Sony Centre, Scotch Hall
Wireless Audio Visual Intercom SystemGone are the days when you have to leave the couch to see who’s at the front door! This bilateral intercom system comes with an outdoor unit and a portable indoor receiver with a 2.4 inch screen to let you see who’s at the door from anywhere in your home. €200, TAS, Barrack St, Drogheda, or visitwww.tastelsys.com
Digital CompassCarabiner with Thermometer & Clock
This urban gadget houses a clock, compass, stopwatch and thermometer – perfect for taking on those long walking trips in the city or countryside! It also attaches to your backpack, belt or bike making it easy to carry around. €25, TAS, Barrack St, Drogheda,or visit www.tastelsys.com
So you fancy yourself as a DJ then? Well, now’s your chance to show off your talents with Discover DJ. Load the included MixVibes Cross LE software, plug in Discover DJ, and you’re
ready to rock. Mix tracks with the DJ crossfader, scratch, EQ, and even do more advanced DJ effects like
pitching up and down! €129, www.thegadgetstore.ie
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Weddings
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Brona Grogan from Garristown and Gary Gaffney from Dunleer were married in St. Brigid’s Church, Dunleer. Brona had three bridesmaids, Sarah Duffy who was chief bridesmaid and also Danielle Gaffney and Claire Grogan. The bestman was Cathal Grace and groomsmen were Alan Grogan and Ryan Gaffney. The honour of being flowergirl and pageboy went to Kate O’Reilly and Sam O’Reilly. Brona looked stunning in her dress from the Bridal Studio. The celebrations were enjoyed in Darver Castle where Celtic Rose entertained the guests. The happy couple honeymooned in New York and Florida. Photos by Suzanne Collins
Gary Gaffney weds Brona Grogan
When Nuala Thornton, from Oaklawns, married John Keane, from Listowel, Co. Kerry, in his home town on New Year’s Eve, it was -5C outside. Bridesmaids were Grace Clarke and Donna Kavanagh, lifelong friends of the bride. Bestman was Paudie O’Connell and groomsman was Andrew Keane. Flowergirls were Lucy and Blathnaid Keane. The wedding ceremony which was performed by Fr. Donal McCarthy, took place in St Mary’s Church, Listowel – only walking distance from the Listowel Arms Hotel, where the reception was held. In excess of 100 people travelled from Drogheda to Listowel on the day prior to the wedding. The wonderful Kerry Blue band had all the guests up dancing and ringing in the New Year. The newlyweds honeymooned in Paris. Photos by Fergus Clarke
John Keane weds Nuala Thornton
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Sinead Donnelly from Scarlett Crescent and Darren Levins from Georgian Close said those two all important words ‘I do’ on July 11th. The ceremony took place in the Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, with Sinead looking radiant in her dress from the Bridal Studio. Her three sisters Helen, Patricia and Mary were delighted to be bridesmaids on the day. Darren chose Keith Heeney to carry out the bestman duties, and Jim Connolly and Dean Levins were groomsmen. They had a few helping hands from their flowergirl Claire Levins and their two pageboys, their sons, Jack and Jamie. The couple held their reception in the City North Hotel where a good time was had by all thanks to Electric Avenue. Photos byTony Campbell
Darren Levins weds Sinead Donnelly
Mark Hodder from New Zealand travelled a long way to find the love of his life, Ciara McAleer. With both of them being avid rugby players (thanks to Boyne Rugby Club!) their paths were destined to cross. Five years after they first got together they said their wedding vows in Balbriggan Church on June 29th last year. Ciara was very lucky to have no less than four bridesmaids by her side – Sandra and Lorna McAleer, Miriam Kelly and Caroline Cruise. Bestman on the day was Scott Harvey and groomsmen were Anthony Slomen, Christian Stemmet and Alan Hodder. Ciara and Mark’s daughter Lauriann was given the honour of being flowergirl. They held their reception in the Bettystown Court Hotel. Photos by Suzanne Collins
Mark Hodder weds Ciara McAleer
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Natalie O’Brien from Hillview and Derek Thornton from Hand Street were married on June 9th last year in beautiful sunny Greece. Surrounded by family and friends, the wedding ceremony took place at St. Markos Church in the town of Zante. Music was carried throughout the service by close friends Sarah O’Hare and Ruth Finegan. Outside the church were Greek musicians, as well as champagne and canapés for all the guests. Bridesmaids on the day were Kerrie O’Brien and Niamh Thornton. Bestman was Stephen Thornton and groomsman was Darren Mitchell. Their little pageboy was Eoighan Thornton Reynolds while Alana Mitchell was flowergirl. The reception was held in the Balcony Hotel which overlooked the sea. A fireworks display as the clock struck midnight was the perfect end to the perfect day!
Derek Thornton weds Natalie O’Brien
Mark Hodder weds Ciara McAleer
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Make: Lexus RX400 H
Engine: 3.3 Petrol
How much? €74,000
What was your first car and how old were you? Ford Fiesta 957, aged 18
How old where you when you passed your driving test? I was 19 or 20. Unfortunately, I didn’t pass it first time and had to go again but thankfully I passed it second time round.
What’s your dream drive and why? Aston Martin DB9. The nicest that has ever been made by anyone.
What’s the best car you ever drove? The Audi R8 which I happened to get a spin in
thanks to a friend of mine.
What’s the worst thing about driving in Drogheda? Slow moving traffic. It’s stop, go, stop, go the whole time. Us men are very impatient drivers!
How often do you change your car? Generally every 2 years. I’m due to change my car April this year but I think I’ll hold on to this one for another year.
Who is your insurer? FBD. I’ve been with them for years.
What’s on your CD player? Thanks to my wife – Michael Buble and Leona Lewis. It also plays DVDs so at the moment it’s the kids DVD – Cars.
Drive Behind The Wheel
What was your first bike and what age were you? My first official bike in 1972, at the age of 16, was a Suzuki 50 Sport. There was only a few of this model locally; it was a great bike and I travelled the country on it.
What do you ride now and how long do you have it? I have a lot of bikes now, too many to list. The bike I use everyday is a Honda ST1100A which I purchased new in 1999.
What bikes would be in your fantasy garage? I would need a new garage to hold all of the bikes that I would like to have. My next planned project is to build a fantasy garage and then win the Lotto to fill it!
What is your preferred helmet? I like Arai Helmets, and have been wearing them since 1990. I have been to the Arai Test center in Holland and I was very impressed with the capabilities of this product. Other brands I like are AGV and KBC.
What kind of protective gear do you wear? I have Rukka textiles at the moment. They were very expensive for what you get. I also
have Wolf Titanium Textiles and Leather Suit. Wolf is a great proven product and is good value for money.
Which would you prefer road, track or motocross racing? It has to be road racing, on the edge! Brilliant!
What is your favourite race meet? The Isle
of Man TT and the Manx GP! It’s hard to beat.Who is the greatest racer ever? Anyone who races is great. It takes courage and skill to compete at this level. But for me in my era it has to be Joey Dunlop.
What habits of other road users do you find most annoying / dangerous? Nobody is perfect, ignorance is bliss. I try not to let anything or anyone annoy me when I am driving, I just try and stay alive.
Would you have any suggestions for the RSA to improve safety for bikers? Safety is a big issue now. The government should have been doing a lot more a long time ago. A lot of valuable money has been wasted over the years. I went and done RoSPA Advanced Training 10 years ago and I renew it every three years . I now hold a RoSPA Silver certificate for 10 years. In my experience, any sort of training with the right professionals has to be a great advantage to help improve safety for bikers, but you need to clock up the miles in the saddle.
Paul Russellof Ardagh Consultants,
Tullyallen
with Jimmy Kennedy of Kennedy Motorcycles, Dyer Street
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Behind The Wheel
Food
Sp cethings up
CARROT HALOUA:(Serves 2)
Ingredients:5 medium organic carrots (finely grated)125g unsalted butter1 litre full cream milkHandful sultanas & pistachio nuts
Method: 1. Melt the butter in a pan (again a medium to high heat).2. Add the carrots and lightly fry3. In a separate pot, bring the milk to the boil and reduce until it is thick.
4. Pour over the carrots and fry to a dry consistency.5. Stir in the sultanas and nuts.6. Set aside, when cool, refrigerate for two hours.
Serve with seasonal fruits.
Tempt your Valentine with these delicious Indian dishes served up by head chef Kamal Hussein of INDUS, BryanstownINDUS head chef Kamal Hussein is a strong supporter of local artisan food producers and sources only the best quality ingredients. With more than 20 years experience, chef Kamal heads up a young team of cooks from India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Open six days a week, INDUS serves traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist and the luxury décor is matched with friendly, attentive service. The A La Carte menu changes every quarter and Indian tapas is now being served in the new upstairs Cocktail Lounge and Roof Garden. For further information, visit www.indus.ie
KING PRAWN JAL KAMAL:(Serves 2)
Ingredients:4 x King Prawn size U52cm fresh ginger (julienne strips)2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)4 x spring onions (roughly chopped)½ green pepper (thinly sliced)½ red pepper (thinly sliced)1 fresh tomato (chopped & deseeded)1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cumin powder½ teaspoon chilli powder10ml vegetable oil150ml coconut milk150ml natural yogurt½ cup of fish or vegetable stock
Method:1. Heat the oil in a pan on a medium to high heat.2. Lightly fry the ginger and garlic until they are light brown.3. Add the spring onions, peppers, tomato and fry for a further three minutes.4. Add the spices, stir and fry for a further one minute. 5. Stir in the coconut milk and yogurt.6. Add the stock and cook for two minutes.7. Add the king prawns and cover with lid until the prawns change colour.
Serve with Pulou rice flavoured with saffron and traditional Indian bread.
chefKamal’s Tip:
Add more stock if sauce gets too dry. Substitute with large
tiger prawns, salmonor rainbow trout.
chefKamal’s Tip:
Buy organic carrots for a sweeter taste. Rice can be substituted for the carrots to make a savoury yet
slightly sweet desert.
Food truthRice is the staple food of more
than one-half of the world’s
population.
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LAMB CHOPS:(Serves 2)
Ingredients:Rack of Irish lamb (4 pieces)2cm ginger (finely chopped)1 green chilli (deseeded)1 teaspoon garlic & ginger paste1 tablespoon wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 shot white rum½ tablespoon crushed black peppercorns250ml natural yogurt2 tablespoons fresh coriander (roughly chopped)
chefKamal’s Tip:
Venison or any good cut of meat in season can be substituted for the
lamb.Method:1. Pre-heat the oven at 180°C.2. In a bowl mix together the ginger, chilli, garlic and ginger paste.3. Add the lamb chops and season with salt before setting aside for 10 minutes.4. In a separate bowl, mix together the vinegar, lemon juice, rum and black pepper and pour over the lamb chops5. Set aside to marinade for a further 20 minutes.6. Cover the marinated chops with the natural yogurt and place on a tray in the oven.7. Cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes and turn over half way.Serve with a mixed side salad and garnish with fresh coriander.
Hot factThe colour of a chilli is no
indication of its spiciness, but
size usually is - the smaller
the pepper, the hotter it is.
Did you know?Saffron, made from the dried stamens of cultivated crocus
flowers, is the most expensive cooking spice.
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NEWSDrogheda & District Chamber are pleased to announce the start of our Connect for Lunch series on February 16th (details of the venue will be on our website www.droghedachamber.com shortly). Graham O’Rourke of MOR Solutions will be giving a talk on E-Commerce and how it can help your business. It’s a chance to ‘meet, eat and get to know!’
Don’t forget to nominate the top women in your life for a ‘Women of Worth’ (W.O.W) award, which is being held on March 4th. This was a fantastic night last year and we look forward to seeing you again this year. Further details and nomination forms on the Drogheda chamber website,www.droghedachamber.com
Run for GOALConnect 4 Lunch Get nominating
what does your current role entail, and when did you take up the position? I took up the position four years ago in January 2006 and my role entails programming, producing, planning, fundraising, HR, finance, managing two buildings and marketing. I also get to meet lots of interesting musicians, artists, theatre practitioners and people in the community which is fantastic.
what do you love most about your job? Where do I start! My first love is programming and producing. It’s brilliant to see your work devised and realised on stage or in the gallery. Also, seeing work (whether it’s music, visual arts, dance, theatre) that makes the hair stand on the back of your neck – it’s magic!Meeting your idols and working with many amazing creative people is a plus too!
what are your pet hates at work?Laziness, rude people, procrastination, making budget cuts, egos – and not having time to think!
what was your first job and how much did you earn? I worked in a printing factory during my school summer holidays. I can’t remember the wages, probably around £200 a week.
what is the most valuable lesson you have learnt over the years? Keep records, and try not to take things too seriously.
what is your greatest professional achievement to date?Eeek… I can’t think of any!
How would you describe your work style? Direct (according to my General Manager!), pro-active and collaborative.
who do you most admire in business? There isn’t one person in particular. I admire anyone who can see a niche in the market, and have the vision and drive to develop the idea into a successful sustainable business. Google is a company I admire a lot.
what is the strangest business proposal you’ve ever had? To construct a new Arts Centre Building which would embrace both sides of the Bridge of Peace in the form of a boat? Strange in a good way!
Has the current economic climate changed your spending habits? Yes, it has! I’m now barred from using my credit card.
what was the last thing you ‘googled’? Surfing holidays in Portugal!
Do you twit? No, absolutely not – I’ve no patience whatsover for it.
Is there any technology you refuse to use? I would have to say iPhones and computer games.
what mobile phone do you currently use and what network are you with? Nokia and I’m with Vodafone.
Do you have a mantra in life? Life is what you make it. Don’t wait for things to come to you.
where do you see yourself in 10 years? In a warmer climate, part of the year anyway! I’d also like to be working part-time in production or cultural policy, and the rest of the time I’d spend painting. Wishful thinking, I know.
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Now’s your chance to help put Drogheda on the map! The Boyne 10k Run for GOAL is being held on Sunday, May 3rd and we are looking for all runners (amateurs and serious) to run from the battle of the Boyne site, through the streets of Drogheda and back again to help raise much-needed funds for this worthy charity. More information is available on www.boyne10k.ie, including application forms.
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Sunday, 14th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €20
Friday, 5th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €12 / €15
Wednesday, 10th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €15 / €12
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Friday, 12th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €20 / €18
Thursday, 4th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €20 / €18
LOCAL DRAMA GROUPS
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Thursday, 18th FebruaryStockwell Street TheatreTickets: €25
film - stockwell st theatre silver screen / film club Event: Goodbye Mr ChipsType: Silver ScreenDate: Tues 2nd FebruaryTime: 2pm
Event: Everlasting MomentsType: Film ClubDate: Tue 2nd FebruaryTime: 8pm
Event: 35 Shots of RumType: Film ClubDate: Tuesday 9th FebruaryTime: 8pm
Event: AtonementType: Silver ScreenDate: Tuesday 16th FebruaryTime: 2pm
booking number: 041 9833946 www.droichead.com
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Neil DelamereThursday, February 4th, 9pm, Droichead Arts
CentreHaving seen his photo on his university’s
bookmark, star of the Panel and Republic of
Telly, Neil Delamere wrote a show
about life’s bookmarks – the events
that highlight how far we’ve come
and how far we’ve left to go. They
could be anything, weddings, funerals,
charges being dropped, even facing your
fears. Time to explore! Tickets €20,
www.droichead.com
Niwel Tsumbu’s Song of the NationsFriday, February 5th, 9pm, Droichead Arts CentreCongolese guitar sensation Niwel Tsumbu and his newest band ‘Song of the Nations’ bring a night of spine-tingling music to Drogheda as part of a nationwide tour. Prepare to be captivated. Tickets €15, www.droichead.com
Bertie Boom BustWednesday, February 10th, 8.30pm, Droichead Arts CentreAlan Shortt, comedian, actor, broadcaster, famous for RTE’s Bullisland, presents Bertie Boom Bust. He takes a satirical look at our country’s last 10 years of Doom to Boom to Bust, and brings all his characters to life – Bertie Ahern, Brian Cowen, Bill Clinton, and many more. Beware of lots of audience participation! Tickets €15, www.droichead.com
Bella’s FlirtyValentine Cabaret Friday, February 12th, 8.30pm,
Droichead Arts CentreMiss Bella A Go Go (Ireland)
and Miss Truely Divine (Holland) are sexy, sassy and so ooh la la on stage. Along with a host of others, and accompanied by a full band playing classic jazz, blues and contemporary, they will bring the very best cabaret and burlesque to the Droichead! A great night of adult entertainment is expected and dressing up is advised – think 1920s-1950s style! Tickets €20, www.droichead.com
Frisk Verden Sunday, February 14th, 9pm, Droichead Arts CentreFrisk Verden is an exciting new quartet assembled by renowned guitarist Mike Nielsen. Mike has collaborated with each of the musicians in different guises and now draws them together for this fresh project, featuring vocalist Ellen Demos, clarinettist Brendan Doyle and drummer Shane O’Donovan. The group
play original music composed by Mike Nielsen, which is an eclectic mix of influences from Jazz, Classical, Flamenco, Indian, Rock and African. Ticekts €18, www.droichead.com
Tommy FlemingFriday, February 19th, 8pm, The TLTIreland’s biggest selling Irish artist in recent years, Tommy Fleming was nominated for Best Irish Male Vocalist in the national Meteor Music Awards 2000 and 2006, and in 2005 he was awarded Best Irish Male Singer by Irish Music Magazine. The flame-haired singer’s concerts are the biggest selling shows in venues throughout the country and these successes have come after 16 years of hard graft. A great night’s entertainment is promised. Tickets €30, www.thetlt.ie
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Films @ the Droichead Tuesday, February 2ndw Goodbye Mr Chips, 2pm ,(1939, 114mins) – Silver Screen (Over 55s free)w Everlasting Moments, 8pm, (2008, 131mins) – Film Club
Tuesday, February 9thw 35 Shots of Rum, 8pm, (2009, 108mins) – Film Club(€6 for non-members)
Saturday, February 13thw The Philadelphia Story, 4pm, (1940) – Valentine’s Special(€10 including refreshments)w Paris, Je t’aime, 9pm, (2006, 120mins) – Valentine’s Special(€10 including refreshments)
Tuesday, February 16th w Atonement, 2pm, (2007, 123mins) – Silver Screen (Over 55s free)w Heart of Fire, 8pm (2008, 92mins)
GlambustaThursday, February 25th, 8pm,The TLTSet in the cartoon-like world of Glamsville, Glam Busta is a new musical featuring smash hits from 70s glam rock artists such as Bowie, Sweet, Roxy
Music, Slade, Hello, Alice Cooper, The Rubettes, Mud and many more! The action begins on the streets of Glamsville where a murderer known simply as Busta has begun terrorising the community. Disguised in a flowing cloak and a colourful studded gimp mask this evil ‘psycho-killer’ has begun murdering women with long black hair, for whom he seems to bear an unseemly grudge. Tickets €27, www.thetlt.ie
Duleek Drama Players/Aisteoiri na Boinne present Bernadette Monday, February 22nd – Friday, March 5th, 8pm, Droichead Arts CentreThis is the story of Bernadette Soubirous whose short life-span of 30 years, three months and nine days was to have the greatest impact on Christianity, and left a legacy of hope, both physical and spiritual, which still ignites the passions of countless millions of pilgrims who visit Lourdes every year. For the first time in theatrical history, Michael Ferguson’s script brings the story of Bernadette to the stage. Tickets €15, www.droichead.com
ExhibitionThe Turning Point by Vivienne Byrne, February 10th- March 19th, Droichead Arts Centre, Vivenne Byrne is a multi-media artist with an interest in exploring the epheremal quality of time and space. Her work creates spaces for contemplation, reflection and connection with the spiritual dimension through the medium of video and installation. She explores the rhythmic quality of visual music and the hidden or invisible forces at work in the psyche. Admission is free, www.droichead.com
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EVENT GUIDE 22nd January-31st January Drogheda Pantomime Society-Cinderella, Tickets €15./€10.00 Matinee on both Sundays 24th & 31st Jan
6th February Tommy Tiernan, Sold Out
13th February The Three Tenors, Featuring Drogheda Grammer School Tickets €32.00
19th February Tommy Fleming, Tickets €32.00
25th February Glambusta – Musical, Tickets €27.00
3rd March The High Kings, Tickets €32.00
17th March Gilbert O’Sullivan, Tickets €38.50
7th April Paul Brady, Tickets €38.50
23rd April Gift Grub Live, Sold Out
24th April Gift Grub Live, Sold Out
The MarinerFood served from 10am - 5pm
Monday - SaturdayParties catered for on request
All Major Sporting EventsLive on The Big Screen
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EVENTSMon 1st FebMcPhails: Monday ClubMarket Bar: Gary & Kevinthe Punt: Traditional Session
tues 2nd FebFoley’s: Lig Do Scith (Traditional)Droichead Arts Centre: Goodbye Mr. Chips – Silver Screen. 2pm. Tickets: Over 55 free admission; Non-members €6 per screeningDroichead Arts Centre: Everlasting Moments Film Club. 8pm Tickets: €6 per screening, Season Ticket €30Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm-9pm for Beginners/Improvers
wed 3rd Febnolans: Unplugged Sessionthe Pheasant: Fun & Games with Paul Mackennew Central: Irish NightLa Vida tapas Bar: Classic Movie Night. No Cover Charge. 8pm
thurs 4th FebDroichead Arts Centre: Neil Delamere. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €20 / €18Redz: Salsa Dancing Classes. 8pm & 9pm. Book: 087-6206372McPhails: The EnemiesO’neills: Traditional Session with the Village Folk & FriendsDaly’s Donore: Traditional Night with the Full SchillingLa Vida tapas Bar: Introduction Spanish Food & Wine Night. 6 Course tasting plate of Spanish Tapas. Wine tastings by Wines Direct. 8pm. €25 per head.Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers 9pm-10pm for Intermediates. Salsa Club from 10pm. Class: €10, Class + Club:€10, Club: €5
Fri 5th FebDroichead Arts Centre: Niwel
Tsumbu’s Song of the Nations. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €12 /€15McPhails: Live MusicdHotel: Roy Taylorwestcourt Hotel: Life Line Screening Company (Blood / Cholesterol Checks etc.)westcourt Hotel: Glenn Emmets GFC Dinner Dancenew Central: Double TakeScotch Hall: Barney Live. 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Sat 6th FebTLT: Tommy Tiernan. Tickets: €27McPhails: Catch 22. Late BardHotel: The EnemiesBoyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation. Dress Code: Pink. Doors open at 9pm. Admission €10La Vida tapas Bar: Live Music by Jazz Musician Emma-Jane Mahernew Central: Country SoundScotch Hall: Barney Live. 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Sun 7th FebGAA Grounds: Allianz National League Louth v WexforddHotel: Killian Trad BandScotch Hall: Barney Live. 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Mon 8th FebMcPhails: Monday ClubMarket Bar: Gary & Kevinthe Punt: Traditional Session
tue 9th FebFoley’s: Lig Do Scith (Traditional)Droichead Arts Centre: 35 Shots of Rum Film Club. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €6 per screening, Season Ticket €30Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers
wed 10th Febnolans: Unplugged Sessionthe Pheasant: Fun & Games
with Paul Mackennew Central: Irish NightLa Vida tapas Bar: Classic Movie Night. No Cover Charge. 8pmDroichead Arts Centre: Vivenne Byrne – The Turning Point. Runs until Friday 19th March. Stockwell Street Gallery. Tickets: FREEDroichead Arts Centre: Comedy – Alan Shortt in “Bertie Boom Bust”. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets:€15 / €12
thurs 11th FebRedz: Salsa Dancing Classes. 8pm & 9pm. Book: 087-6206372McPhails: The EnemiesO’neills: Traditional Session with the Village Folk & FriendsDaly’s Donore: Traditional Night with the Full SchillingBoyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers 9pm-10pm for Intermediates. Salsa Club from 10pm. Class: €10, Class + Club: €10, Club: €5Droichead Arts Centre: St. Marys Friends of the Elderly Variety Concert. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €5
Fri 12th FebDroichead Arts Centre: Bella’s Flirty Valentine Cabaret. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €20 / €18McPhails: JuicerdHotel: The Enemiesnew Central: The Biz
Sat 13th FebTLT: Three Tenors. Tickets: €32Highlanes Gallery: Noel Brennan: Five Golden Haemorrhoids. Artists Gallery talk at 1pm. Booking advisable.Droichead Arts Centre: The Philadelphia Story @ 4pm and Paris, Je t’aime @ 9pm. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €10 Refreshments includeddHotel: The EnemiesMcPhails: Electric Avenue. Late Bar
Fusion nightclub: The Music of Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror. Starring Anthony Walker City north Hotel: The 7th annual Valentines Ball in aid of Drogheda ABACAS School for Children with AutismLa Vida tapas Bar: Live Music by Jazz Musician Emma-Jane Maher
Sun 14th FebDroichead Arts Centre: Jazz – Frisk Verden. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €20dHotel: Trad Session with The Killian Trad Band from 6pm
Mon 15th FebMcPhails: Monday Clubwescourt Hotel: Keith McDonald and the Showband ShowMarket Bar: Gary & Kevinthe Punt: Traditional Session
tues 16th FebFoley’s: Lig Do Scith (Traditional)dHotel: Gourmet Pancakes for €5 from 10am – 3pm in aid of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support CentreBoyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/ImproversDroichead Arts Centre: Heath of Fire – Film Club and Atonement – Silver Screen. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €6 per screening, Season ticket €30
wed 17th Febnolans: Unplugged Sessionthe Pheasant: Fun & Games with Paul Mackennew Central: Irish NightLa Vida tapas Bar: Classic Movie Night. No Cover Charge. 8pm
thurs 18th FebDroichead Arts Centre: Ardal O’Hanlon. Stockwell Street
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Congratulations go out to Karen Somerville, from Ballsgrove, Drogheda who is off to sunnier climes! The hairdresser is the lucky winner of our Globe Travel/Sunway holiday to Agadir in Morroco. ‘I couldn’t believe it when I got the call,’ she says. ‘You’d think I had won the lottery – I
was telling everyone! When I came off the phone, my heart was racing with excitement.’ Karen’s boyfriend Mark Serridge will be accompanying her to Morocco. ‘I’m really looking forward to it,’ she adds. ‘I’ve never been to Morocco which makes it even more special.’
Teresina Bell’s luck finally paid off when she learned she had won a midweek break in the ghotel, Galway. The Rathmullan Park lass is always entering competitions but that’s where it ends – until now!
She says: ‘I was thrilled when I heard I had won. I’ve been to Galway before – I love it and I can’t wait to go back.’ It remains a mystery though who will be joining Teresina in the g! ‘I still haven’t decided,’ she laughs.
Carmel Riggs, Essential Editor, Morocco holiday winner Karen Somerville and Sandra Finegan of Globe Travel
dHotel manager Rory Scott, representing the ghotel, competition winner Teresina Bell and Carmel Riggs, Essential Editor
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Theatre. Tickets: €25Redz: Salsa Dancing Classes. 8pm & 9pm. Book: 087-6206372McPhails: The EnemiesO’neills: Traditional Session with the Village Folk & FriendsDaly’s Donore: Traditional Night with the Full SchillingGlenside Hotel: Wedding FayreBoyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers 9pm-10pm for Intermediates. Salsa Club from 10pm. Class: €10, Class + Club: €10, Club: €5
Fri 19th FebTLT: Tommy Fleming. Tickets: €32Droichead Arts Centre: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets: €15 / €12dHotel: Roy TaylorMcPhails: Horizonnew Central: Spotlight
Sat 20th FebMcPhails: Live Music & Late BardHotel: The Enemieswestcourt Hotel: Electric Avenue in aid of Drogheda Hospice HomecareBoyne Valley Hotel: Genesis Valentines Party. Free Wine & Chocolate ReceptionLa Vida tapas Bar: Live Music by Jazz Musician Emma-Jane Mahernew Central: RoseGAA Grounds: Leinster Under 21 Championship Louth v Wexford
Sun 21st FebdHotel: Killian Trad Band
Mon 22nd FebMarket Bar: Gary & Kevinthe Punt: Traditional SessionDroichead Arts Centre: Bernadette. Stockwell Street Theatre. Tickets €15
tues 23rd FebFoley’s: Lig Do Scith (Traditional)
Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers
wed 24th Febnolans: Unplugged Sessionthe Pheasant: Fun & Games with Paul Mackennew Central: Irish NightLa Vida tapas Bar: Classic Movie Night. No Cover Charge. 8pm
thurs 25th FebTLT: Glambusta – A 70’s glam rock musical. Tickets: €27Redz: Salsa Dancing Classes. 8pm & 9pm. Book: 087-6206372McPhails: The EnemiesO’neills: Traditional Session with the Village Folk & FriendsDaly’s Donore: Traditional Night with the Full SchillingD’Vine: French Food & Wine Night - €35Boyne Valley Hotel: Salsa Sensation Classes. 8pm -9pm for Beginners/Improvers 9pm-10pm for Intermediates. Salsa Club from 10pm. Class: €10, Class + Club: €10, Club: €5
Fri 26th FebMcPhails: Electric LemondHotel: Taboonew Central: Peter Sheridan
Sat 27th FebMcPhails: Seducers. Late BardHotel: Taboonew Central: NashLa Vida tapas Bar: Live Music by Jazz Musician Emma-Jane MaherOur Ladys, Greenhills: Cross Border Karate Competition
Sun 28th FebBattle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Oldbridge: Ras na hEireann 2010. The event commences at 12 noon with the juvenile and junior racesdHotel: Killian Trad Band
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The Best of Everything
Best thing about your new role: Being able to give something back to the GAA. Over the years, they’ve been very good to me; I was a player for over 15 years and managed a minor team all the way up so it’s nice to finally give something back.
Best thing about representing the wee county: Wearing the red jersey and at the end of the day I’m from Louth and I’m proud!
Best Louth player ever:
Gerry Farrell, Cooley goalkeeper. He played from 1978 for about 15 years and he was picked
in the Louth Team of the Century.
Best inter-county rivalry: Meath. Over the last two to
three decades we have had very close games and I know a lot of the players on the Meath team which leaves the rivalry that bit closer. But it’s all in good spirit, of course!
Best Louth county final: Clans v Roche 1985. That was my first championship final win with Clan na Gael in Dundalk; I played with them for decades.
Best achievement: Playing for the Louth Senior Football team for over 15 years. The amount of close friends and comrades I’ve
made over that time has been enormous and I’m still in contact with them today.
Best All-Ireland final: Kerry v Tyrone 2008. It was the first close final in 10 years – it went to the last kick of the ball.
Best advice you ever received: ‘No pain, no gain!’ by a fella called Paddy Dixon in Clan na Gael who believed you only get what you put in.
Best childhood memory: Playing underage football with the Clan na Gael. In those days, growing up in Dundalk, the coaches Jim Ryan and Paddy Dixon would pick you up at your house, take you to the games and feed you afterwards. And if you were lucky they would buy you a pair of football boots afterwards. They were the good old days!
Best way to unwind after a match: Going for a good long walk on the beach with my wife, Ann. It’s a good way to reflect on the game and discover all the mistakes I made.
Best snack: Chicken fillet wrap, with a bar of chocolate and washed down with Green Tea. I work in Dublin and I tend to eat on the go all the time.
Best drink: You’ve probably guessed I’m a pioneer! I like to drink Green Tea as I find it fantastic for cleansing out the system. Best hobby: Playing golf in Dundalk Golf Club with Martin Farrelly, the former Louth captain, Oliver McDermot, my former bank manager (he’s retired) and Shane McGuinness. I go to Felda Gym in Dundalk about four or five times a week, either at 6am in the morning or on my way home in the evening.
Best read: Micheal’s GAA Odyssey by Micheal O’Muircheartaigh. It’s a fantastic book about the whole history of the GAA – I got it at Christmas and had it read in two days!
Best film: Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. No matter how
many times I watch it, I always enjoy this picture.
Best hideaway: Bendalmadena, Spain. We have an apartment
there and usually go out about three or four times a year. This year though football comes first!
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