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VenueOne Exclusively Streams Inspirations Gig in aid of Barretstown

Published on March 30, 2011 by in Current Affairs, Entertainment, Lifestyle

VenueOne, Ireland’s first ever social entertainment destination is exclusively streaming the third annual Inspirations Gig in aid of Barretstown live from The Olympia, Dublin this Friday, April 1st. The charity gig will feature some of Ireland’s finest home-grown talents such as Oscar winner Glen Hansard, Declan O’Rourke, Mik Pyro (Republic of Loose), The Stunning, Delorentos and Dirty Epics, who will perform well known songs from their musical heroes, notably David Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and U2. Hosted by Ray D’Arcy, guests can expect to see unique medleys by Declan O’Rourke and Mik Pyro with the RTE Concert Orchestra

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Pic of the Day – Strike a Pose

Published on March 30, 2011 by in Entertainment, Fashion, In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

We all know natural elements work in a photo shoot and what could be better than a natural beauty joining in the fun.  During the DIT Student Design Competition photo shoot shopper Christina Dunne stopped for a moment to strike a pose for the cameras.  In the picture which appeared in the Irish Examiner today, the two models are wearing creations by the design students.  Model Vita Shevnyuk, left, wears a dress designed by Aoife Conroy which came in second place and Anna Flynn in a creation by Umit Kutluk which was awarded first place.  All eight winning designs were

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Tips from the Top: Padraig Cribben

Published on March 30, 2011 by in Business

Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, Vintners’ Federation of Ireland                           Q.1 What is the most important business lesson you have learned?  “What gets measured gets managed.” This is true of sales levels, margins, costs etc.  Q.2 What top tip would you give to anyone starting out in business? Know exactly what you are aiming at, know your customer base and quality always wins.  Q.3 Who do you most admire in business and why? Fergal Quinn for his absolute commitment to customer service.   

 
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Sports Pic Of The Day….

Published on March 30, 2011 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day, Sport

  Shane Long gets on the end of Liam Lawrence’s cross to score Ireland’s first goal last night. Trapattoni’s men lost 3-2 to World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium in what was an impressive performance by the Irish.

 
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Sports Pic Of The Day…

Published on March 29, 2011 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day, Sport

  Leinster have announced the signing of Natal Shark’s lock Steven Sykes on a three year contract. Sykes who is pictured playing against the Blues in last months Super Rugby clash will fill the gap left by Nathine Hines who is Clermont bound.

 
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Sports Pic Of The Day…

Published on March 28, 2011 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day, Sport

Robbie Keane celebrates his 46th international goal during Ireland’s 2-1 win over Macedonia in their Euro 2012 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night, Ireland travel to Macedonia in June which may prove a difficult task considering Ireland’s increasing injury list.

 
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Pic of the Day – It’s muddy good fun

Published on March 28, 2011 by in Entertainment, In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

Yesterday was the day for getting down and dirty in Co. Kildare.  Over 500 people took part in the Mud Run 5k challenge at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort to raise money for Barnardos.   The charity helps children and their families through community based centres, national services and links with partner organisations.   Pictured in today’s Star are some of the participants getting filthy while dressed in fancy dress for the occasion.  Who would have thought running around in mud would look like so much fun?

 
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Ireland Has Cheapest Hotels in Western Europe

Published on March 25, 2011 by in Uncategorized

This week was an important one for our client Hotels.com who launched their 2010 Hotel Price Index which is  a survey of bookings made on Hotels.com across 130,000 hotels and 18,000 destinations comparing prices paid in 2010 to those paid in 2009. The HPI revealed that prices fell a further 4% in Ireland making our country the cheapest destination in western Europe, bringing average hotel room rates to just €79. Room rates in the capital fell 6% in 2010 to €73 making Dublin one of the best value city destinations in the world. Hotels.com president and Dublin native David Roche

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Pic of the Day – Monkey Business

Published on March 25, 2011 by in Entertainment, In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

There is big news in Dublin Zoo that the pygmy marmosets, the world’s tiniest monkies, are now the proud parents of even tinier twin babies. The male marmoset, Mr. Big, has been living in Dublin Zoo since he arrived from Slovakia in 2007. Teeny, the female marmoset, arrived from Belfast Zoo last year, and when they met their tiny hearts began to flutter. The couple soon formed a close bond. It is common for pygmy marmosets to give birth to twins and as newborns the babies aren’t much bigger than a human thumb! Pictured in today’s Metro Herald is Mr

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Reveal Yourself

Published on March 24, 2011 by in Entertainment, Fashion, Guest Bloggers, Reveal Yourself

Reveal Yourself  Anne Marie Boyhan @whatshewears WhatSheWears.ie Towns (Birthplace and living town) : From Westmeath, now living in Dublin after a stint (5 years) in Madrid Colour of hair : Brown Colour of eyes: Dark blue Employment / current occupation Founder & editor of online magazine WhatSheWears.ie and online marketing and communications consultant. I also write for MSN Fashion and Independent.ie I like/love: Fashion, clothes, shopping! I dislike/hate : Parsnips Pets: I love dogs but my apartment is too small to have one. I grew up on a farm but I don’t think cattle, horses and chickens count as pets!

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