Madagascar 3

Roll up: 1. Nicola McCarthy and George McMahon; 2. Emma O'Driscoll; 3. Audrey McGrath, Deric Hartigan and Sonja Mohlich. (Pix Brian McEvoy)

Dublin's Odeon Cinema at the Point Village in Dublin was a hive of activity for the Irish premiere screening of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. Guests arrived on the night to be greeted by the colourful characters from the movie, followed by an after party in The Fossetts Circus big top which was erected on the Point Village Plaza.  

Marion Fossett and her international troop put on a spectacular performance for the celebrity guests as the adults enjoyed a wine reception along with hot dogs and burgers while the children gathered around the circus ring to savour the live entertainment.  

Spotted in attendance were Mary Coughlan, Martin King and Jenny McCarthy, Craig and Doon Doyle, Emma O’Driscoll, Hazel and Gail Kaneswaren as well as Vivienne Connolly, Audrey McGrath and George McMahon.

VCC

Vintage:  1. Eve Hodginson; 2. JP O’Neil and Helen Clarke; 3. Gemma Sherlock and Danielle Pearson. (Pix. Kieran Narnett)

Discerning drinkers have a new temple to worship at with Dublin’s newest cocktail emporium (and best kept secret) the Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC).  Guests on the night included Bressie, actor Chris O’Dowd, Mary Scott of TV3’s Head Chef fame; model Julie Kavanagh, TV and radio presenter Aidan Power and Today FM’s Ray Foley.

Situated in the heart of Dublin’s city centre in Crown Alley, Dublin 2 the stylish new venue is spread over three floors and offers a unique nightlife experience like never before seen in Ireland.  As the name suggests it’s vintage by nature with quirky decor and a laid back, speakeasy vibe.

Upon arrival, guests were treated to a selection of VCC’s cocktails all of which were created by VCC’s Head Mixologist and General Manager, Gareth Lambe. The party atmosphere was also kept in full swing with entertainment on the night by Ireland’s leading ragtime pianist Colm ‘Stride’ O’Brien.

If you’re looking for brash cocktails with loud attitude then keep walking, chances are you’ll have missed VCC’s discreet doorway presence anyway.

www.vintagecocktailclub.com

Your Best You

Best: 1. Pilar Sanchez and Johnny Williamson; 2. Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney; 3. Luke Maycock and Assam Hayden. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Ireland’s premiere arbiters of style Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon have published a new book encouraging people to feel great about themselves via the everyday means of fashion. “Your Best You” aims to teach women to work with what they've got now to look and feel great and is full of wonderful style tips and lessons.

"Your best You" is full of friendly accessible, achievable advice on looking and feeling your best.  The user friendly interactive workbook helps you analyse who you are today so your wardrobe fits your lifestyle, whether you’re a busy stay at home mum or a business woman with a hectic life. It also shows you how to dress your shape, not your size.

The new book was launched at a reception in Reiss on St Stephen’s Green and was attended by a host of faces from the fashion world including stylist Angela Scanlan, makeup artist Derrick Carberry and of course Lennon and Courtney themselves.

New Audi A3

A3: 1. Audrey O’Brien and Scott Mitchell; 2. Sarah McCrystal and Rachel Allen; 3. Liz Giltinane and Caoimhe Delany. (Pix. Kieran Harnett)

Audi Centre in Ballsbridge played host to over 100 guests for the celebratory launch of the all-new Audi A3 Hatchback.  Richard Hemming of Audi Centre was joined by Audi ambassador Rachel Allen at the unveiling of Audi’s latest embodiment of Vorsprung durch Technik.

The new A3 is available with a choice of advanced petrol and diesel engines – from the turbocharged 1.4 TESI to the 2.0 TDI.   Offering exceptional efficiency and performance, the new model is 80kgs lighter than its predecessor, with no compromise on safety.

Guests on the evening enjoyed special offers and prizes from Audi Centre’s exclusive partners including Conrad Dublin Hotel, Brown Cow, Vodafone and fashion retailer Fran & Jane.

Scoop some Art

Scoop Monkeys: 1. Sarah Rossney and Andy Sweeney; 2. Niamh Geaney and Chance Singleton. 

(Pix. Richie Stokes)

The SCOOP Art Auction takes place this coming Sunday the 14th of October, 3pm, The Ormond Wine Bar, Ormond Quay, Dublin. 95 original artworks will be sold to raise funds for the SCOOP Foundation.

Featuring over 90 original brilliant artworks, from artists such as Shane Sutton, Paul Hughes, ADW, Carol Ann Waldron, JP Rooney, Rocco Tullio, Dorje de Burgh and many more. Proceeds will go to building a new school for homeless and street children in Varanasi, India.

http://www.thescoopfoundation.com/events/