That summer feeling
Last night was busy on the old razzmatazz, with 2 big events sharing space in my diary - both giving a taste of summer festivities. First stop was the beautiful Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel for their annual garden BBQ. The gorgeous formal gardens are the perfect place for such an event, which feels more like being at the races or a polo match, such is the style of the assembled guests. Chanel sunglasses were de rigueur.
Looking stylish last night were publicist Aileen Eglington and her husband Paul, Debbie O'Donnell and Alan Cantwell of TV3, writer Mary O'Sullivan and LIFE magazine editor Brendan O'Connor, who also just happens to be one of the funniest guys I know.
Later on that night I attended the Barcardi B-Bar Experience in The Odeon bar on Harcourt Steet. Basically the entire venue was transformed into what the original VIP Barcardi B-Bar was like at last year's Oxegen music festival, where it made it's debut. The party actually reminded me of those Bacardi Latin Quarter TV adverts - it was that kind of night.
With a top class set from big name DJ Joey Negro, acompanied by Shovel from M-People on percussion, last night's party was a sneek preview of what the Bacardi B-Bar will be like at this year's Oxegen, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of July at Punchestown racecourse. I'll be there quicker than Eamon Dunphy can shout for a round at last orders.
Sipping on the delicious Mai Tais, Mojitos and Hurricanes were DJ Hugh Scully, style writer Leann de Cerbo, Nicola Connolly of Edward Dillon & Co., club kids Mark Woods and Julie Douglas and jewellery designer Catriona Hanly, who has just finalised the purchase of her new €2 million southside home.
Ah summer! Welcome, welcome.
Question of the night: Which young entrepreneur narrowly escaped being 'asked to leave' following an altercation with a disgruntled ex?
