Last nights parties were perfectly planned as they were hosted in the same building. No time wasted in flitting from place to place. First port of call was The Porterhouse Central, which was formally Judge Roy Bean's on Nassau Street. Owner Oliver Hughes is storming ahead with his plan for world domination with his delicious beers. Down with chemicals and nasty additives I say.
The Porterhouse were celebrating the launch of their latest drinking initiative with a promotion called The Summer of Love. Throughout July and August they will be celebrating various national days, such as Italy Day, Singapore Day and Slovenia Day, among others. And to add to the spirit of it all they have brewed a special beer - Hemp Beer. It really will be the Summer of Love as this brew tastes delicious. It's a natural high.
Grooving to the music were food critic Tom Doorley, Romy Carroll, Dave Morrissey of Lillies, Fergal Breen of Edelman, some of whom made the short journey upstairs to the next party.
O2, Ireland's leading mobilr operator, were announcing details of the forthcoming O2 In The Park summer concert. Lillies Bordello was packed with music lovers who were eager to hear who is to be included in this year's line-up. The big name was Lemar, who has just completed a tour with Destiny's Child. He joins already confirmed acts such as G4, Tyler James and The Saw Doctors.
This year's event will be hosted by TV celebrities Brian Dowling, Caroline Morahan and Fran Cosgrave, who will be roving backstage to interview all the acts and be front of house to keep the masses entertained. Caroline was at last night's launch looking sexy in red, and very much looking forward to the gig, which takes place on Saturday 27th August in Pheonix Park.
Also in attendance were Ryan Tubridy, who enthralled me with his story of meeting Bill Clinton recently, Eric Richards, who came runner-up in the recent TV show Chance to Dance, singer Hazel Kaneswaren, Triona McCarthy, Tabby Callaghan, who will also be performing at this year's gig and Gerry McQuaid of O2.
Should be a Summer of Love at O2 In The Park.
