The birth day of H&M
It was a who's who at last nights opening party for H&M in the new Dundrum Shopping Centre. While the builders put the finishing touches to the centre the guests enjoyed snipes of Piper Heidsieck champagne - and the generous 25% discount.
TV celebrities were represented by Alan Hughes, Martin King and Lorraine Keane of TV3, Sky News presenter Gráinne Seoige and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh of The Afternoon Show (who carefully negotiated the obstacle course with me on the way into the centre).
Star of the night was Kerry Katona, who was in town specially for the launch. Looking pretty in pink, the newly voted Mum of the Year was besieged by the paparazzi at every turn. Also looking fab were Samantha Mumba, designer Synan O'Mahony, entertainer Twink and actor Jamie Belton with his stunning girlfriend, singer Carol Anthony.
As it was my birthday night, we continued the party to Bruxelles for Mr. Pussy's legendary show. Among the revellers were actor Marcus Seoige (who is back from London), publicists Sinead Ryan and Aoife Donohoe, Dickie Rock's son Jason and Judith Giltinane. Newspaper columnist Francis Winston was there also, along with Paul Trainer of The Dubliner and Ireland on Sunday's Showbiz Editor Joanne Hegarty. We later adjourned to Renards till the wee small hours.
Birthdays - only once a year - thankfully ;-)
