Evian Ladies Day

Pictured in the Evian suite were: 1. Alan Hughes and Lisa Fitzpatrick; 2. Best dress Winner Alison Garvey; 3. Laura Woods.

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Champagne and sparkling rosé flowed while pink Evian iced buns were nibbled as Evian Ladies Day 2008 took place at The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show in the RDS last week.

Guests in the Evian VIP room included RTE’s Laura Woods and Pamela Flood, TV3’s Alan Hughes and TV Chef Andrew Rudd, TV3’s Colette Fitzpatrick and Glenda Gilson as well as well-known fashionista Lisa Fitzpatrick and top tailor Louis Copeland.

This was the third Evian Ladies Day, an event synonymous with style, glamour, outrageous hats and a great day out for everyone who enters. Evian Ladies Day was judged by fashion follower Caroline Morahan and couturier Synan O’Mahony and MC for the day was Xposés Aisling O’Loughlin.

Six prizes were handed out at Evian Ladies Day. The Best dressed lady title was won by Dublin born Alison Garvey. Her amazing sense of style and unusual head-wear saw her walk away with the top prize worth over €10,000 which includes a shopping trip to the style capital of the world – Paris and a relaxing weekend at the Evian Royal resort.

The two highly commended winners, Evelyn Sheedy, Kildare and Veronica Walsh, Navan, each l received a €500 voucher from House of Fraser. The best dressed man title went to Lorcan Hanlon who won a stylish Louis Copeland suit and the most creative hat winner, Alyse Gaynor, took home a €250 voucher from House of Fraser. Unique to Evian Ladies Day is the Pretty in Pink category and the lucky winner, 76-year-old Mary Tiernan from Navan, received a stunning diamond encrusted Longines watch.

Evian Ladies Day

Among the fine fillies at Evian Ladies Day at the Dublin Horse Show were: 1. Glenda Gilson; 2. Colette Fitzpatrick; 3. Laura Toogood.

The Script

The Script: Mark Sheehan, Danny O’ Donoghue and Glen Power.


The Script stopped by HMV's Grafton Street store recentlyto perform acoustically and sign copies of their highly anticipated self-titled debut album for the huge crowd that came to see them.

Fresh from their widely acclaimed performance at Oxegen, the Irish three piece are riding a wave of increased interest from insiders who are expecting big things for the band. Following the success of their first two singles released from the album, "We Cry" and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved", the release of their highly anticipated debut album will go a long way towards making their mark on the music industry.

The trio made up of Danny O’ Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power have produced an alternative sound, a juxtaposition of hip hop lyrical, R’nB’ and strong offering of rock. Of late the band have performed at a number of high profile gigs including T4 on The Beach and are due to perform in Marley Park , V Festival and The Button Factory .

The Script stands out in terms of its maturity- the album is inherently honest if not sometimes brutal. Something rarely witnessed on a debut album. The Script is in essence an emotive and provocative offering.

Inchydoney Island Polo

At the launch of the Inchydoney Island Polo tournament were: 1. Nicola Arthur and Rosalind Beere; 2. Nadine Wai-O'Flynn; 3. Ailbhe O'Reilly and Grainne O'Driscoll.

Inchydoney Island Polo

At the launch of the Inchydoney Island Polo tournament were: 1. Alan Hughes and Debbie O'Donnell; 2. Nicola Mitchell; 3. Ann Kiloyle and Emily Murray.

Details of one of the final social events of the Summer 2008 calendar were announced last week, in the St. Stephens Green Club, with the launch of the Inchydoney Island Ladies Polo Tournament in aid of the Bubble Gum Club. In its ninth year, the glamorous event attracts the top Irish, UK, American and Argentinean players to challenge for the Inchydoney Island Cup in the picturesque setting of Polo Wicklow at Ballyhenry in Co. Wicklow. After two days of qualifying, the nine teams will battle it out to play on the Ladies Day Final on Sunday August 24th.

Ireland’s Siobhan Herbst, who has just returned from the USA where she was representing Ireland and taking on Yale University and Rhode Island, is one of the Irish polo players who are attending the event. Among those who are lining up to play in August are Nicola Foley, Jasmine Mirahmadi and Denise Power from Ireland, Caroline Arnier from France, Kim Kailing and Oda Diepold from Germany, Amber Clutton Brock, Whitney Vogt, Julia de Angelis, Eileen Flint and Martha Brown from the USA, Amy Grace, Candice Kane Berman and Beth Shaw from South Africa and Heather Day from Northern Ireland.

For the third year, the Ladies Polo Event is delighted to have the support of Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa, West Cork’s first four-star hotel. With a champagne reception and BBQ in the exclusive club, the launch was a truly glamorous event with many of Ireland’s elegant ladies out to celebrate including host Jackie Rafter from the Bubble Gum Club, Ruth McCarthy from Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Mickey and Wendy Herbst and Joe and Marie O’Connell from Polo Wicklow. Emily Murray from Misamu, FM104’s CEO Margaret Nelson, Natasha Rocca Devine, Nadine Wai O’Flynn from Principle Management, Larissa Nolan and Ben Bringer and TV3’s Debbie O’Donnell and Alan Hughes.

Ladies Day and the Final matches commence at 12 noon on Sunday 24th August with a champagne reception. As the polo takes place, the 250 guests will enjoy a sumptuous summer lunch, accompanied by specially selected wines, prepared by Masterchefs Hospitality, after which, popular online fashion boutique, Misamu.com will showcase some of their Autumn 2008 collection, featuring brands such as Rebecca Taylor, By Malene Birger, Antik Batik, K Karl Lagerfeld and many more, with the stunning new collection of jewellery from Boodles on Grafton Street, who have also donated a stunning piece for the auction.

All funds raised from the event will go to the Bubble Gum Club, which was set up in 1994 to look after children with life threatening illnesses and children in crisis. Since its inception 14 years ago, the organisation has looked after over 15,000 children. For more information check out www.bubblegumclub.ie.

The O2

Some of the revellers on board for the launch of The O2 were: 1. Michelle Doherty; 2. David Kitt, Fionn Davenport, Tracy Tucker and Ronan Ryan; 3. Cathy Newell and Aoife Kelly; 4. Roisin O'Dea; 5. Max Conte and Sinead Ryan.

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O2 recently announced that it has negotiated Ireland’s first ever music venue naming rights deal with Live Nation, one of the biggest live entertainment promoters in the world, at the redeveloped Point Theatre in Dublin’s Docklands. The new venue, to be renamed The O2, represents a significant investment by O2 and Live Nation over a multi-year term in what is a unique marketing partnership. The O2 opens its doors to the public in December 2008.

The O2 is Europe’s first venue, of its size, which is custom designed for live music. It is an amphitheatre design and therefore boasts unrivalled acoustics. The layout also ensures clear sightlines and proximity to the stage for everyone in the audience, due to its unique tiered seating design. No matter where you are in The O2 you will be close to the stage which will give the venue, despite its size, an intimate feel for both the artists and the audience. The venue has a capacity to hold up to 13,000 people who will enjoy some 150 entertainment and live music events in any given year.

It also means that O2’s 1.6 million customers will enjoy additional benefits including the ability to purchase tickets up to 48 hours before they go on general release; fast track access to enter the venue; entry to the ‘O2 Bars’ for themselves and their friends and access on their mobiles to unique content from Live Nation events throughout the world.

To launch this exciting new development O2 hosted a party on board the MV Cill Airne on the Liffey. Concertina for Concertos and David Kitt performed and the guests included Nadine Wai – O’Flynn, Tristan Wheeler and Tara Doyle, Niall Stokes and Sandra Weavers, Jonny Boyle and Eleanor McGuinness, Stephen Milton, Shilpa Ganatra and Tanya Sweeney.

Incidently O2 have just launched a new website called the Blue Room (like a backstage green room except it's blue, like O2, geddit?) where you can get information on music gigs, upcoming festivals and even view coverage of other music events past. Check out www.o2blueroom.ie for a musical feast.

The Best of Dublin

Enjoying the Grey goose cocktail party hosted by The Dubliner were: 1. Karina Corbett and Ann Marie O' Connor; 2. Alex Best and Marisa Mackle; 3. Nicola O' Callaghan and Brian Rooney.

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The Dubliner magazine announced its annual Best of Dublin issue at a Grey Goose cocktail reception at Residence Private Members’ Club on Stephen’s Green last night. Now in its seventh year the 2008 limited version magazine is a must have for Dubliners and features nearly 200 of Dublin's best shops, services and things to do.

Guests, welcomed by the inimitable Trevor White, included Victoria Smurfit, Senator Ivana Bacik, Holly White, Ulick O’Connor, Niall O’Farrell and Rosanna Davison. Contributors to this year’s edition include a number of prominent locals such as Victoria Smurfit, Gavin Friday, Helen Lucy Burke, Quentin Fottrell, Eoin Lyons, Max McGuinness, Rory O’Keeffe and Michael O'Doherty.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by DJ Peter Panf and singer/songwriter Alyanya who performed songs from her soon to be released debut album “Spirit”. Dubliner Alyanya has toured the US and Europe with Luka Bloom, playing alongside Declan O’Rourke, John Spillane and Christy Moore and returns home to launch her debut album.