Donegal Live

Culture

A little bit of Donegal came to Dublin last Sunday for the first Donegal Live event in Temple Bar. This one-day event brought Donegal tourism and leisure interests together in a bid to attract more home holidaymakers to the county this year. There was a carnival like atmosphere with face painters, live music, traditional Irish dancing and actors performing extracts from Brian Friel’s Philadelphia Here I Come and The Faith Healer. A range of exhibitors showcased the very best the county has to offer from sight-seeing to adventure sports, sailing, equestrian breaks and cultural tourism. As the volcanic ash chaos continues, more people are opting for Staycations to avoid the potential stress of our airports – an escape to Donegal sounds like the perfect way to relax and unwind. You’ll find more information on Donegal here.

18/05/2010 – 12:12 No Comments

St Patrick’s Day

Culture

Is it just us or does the St Patrick’s Day Festival give us a spring in our step and signal the end of a really challenging and chilly winter? For 2010, we really hope so.

Anyone who visited the Big Day Out yesterday could not help but be impressed by the mini Electric Picnic vibe and similarly excellent and eclectic food offerings. We have the Ceili to look forward to tomorrow (note to our American interns – you must check it out) and then the parade itself on Wednesday.

So celebrate our National Holiday with pride – and it is very nice to get a day off work mid week as well. Wishing you all fun-filled celebrations and a good rest.

15/03/2010 – 14:06 No Comments

The Windy City

Culture
Fashion
Inspiration

A trip to Chicago last week was a welcome break from Irish negativity. Americans are chirpier, more upbeat and all about the positive.

It really lifts your mood when you are repeatedly told to have a great day and given excellent customer service. The exchange rate makes it all very affordable and there is value everywhere – Target is a particular favourite for over the top Hallowe’en bits and low cost designer collaborations (on our visit a great collection from Anna Sui).

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28/09/2009 – 11:58 2 Comments

The September Issue

Culture
Fashion

We had the pleasure of attending the BT2 screening of The September Issue on Tuesday in Dundrum. Firstly congratulations to BT2 Dundrum who have made over their brand, taken out menswear and gone upscale with excellent brands like DVF and Manoush.

The movie itself was heaven. Pure fashion and office politics from beginning to end. Anna Wintour rules the roost and Grace Coddington is whimsical and romantic. We even got the current September issue of Vogue USA in our goody bags. The September Issue of Vogue in 2007 (when the film was shot) had over 800 pages – their biggest issue ever and it was at the peak of the global boom.

09/09/2009 – 19:12 No Comments

Village at Lyons Sunday BBQ

Culture
Events

The stunning Village at Lyons in Kildare will be hosting a series of Sunday BBQs to celebrate summer, from now until the end of September. The BBQs will be held each Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at a cost of €25 per person and promise to have something for everyone!

To book your place at the next Village at Lyons Sunday BBQ, please contact Emer Sweeney at the Village at Lyons directly on 01 630 3500 or at esweeney@villageatlyons.com.

Alternatively, visit The Village at Lyons stand at the Irish Derby Festival in the Curragh from 26th to 28th June 2009.

23/06/2009 – 16:02 No Comments