ABSOLUT Unique

Unique: 1. Timoi Oguniemi  and Karli Mulvaney; 2. Sinead Maria Ni Mhurchu and Maria Fusco; 3. Claire O’Gorman and Paul Francis. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

ABSOLUT VODKA proudly presented ABSOLUT UNIQUE – a truly unique limited edition of nearly four million uniquely designed and individually numbered bottles at an exclusive launch party at The Academy, Dublin.

500 ABSOLUT guests experienced the brands passion for creativity and were encouraged to celebrate their uniqueness with live DJ performances from international DJs Star Slinger and Jacques Lu Cont.

In addition, guests created their own unique cocktails at the ABSOLUT candy bar, ‘mashed-up’ their own unique playlist at the DJ booth and experienced how the brand pushes the boundaries of experimental contemporary design and reaffirms its position as a creative visionary.

Guests on the night included DJs, artists, models, musicians, bands, designers and creative influencers.

ABSOLUT UNIQUE, which contains ABSOLUT Original Vodka is available nationwide RSP €21.89. For a behind the scenes video of the ABSOLUT UNIQUE production process visit http://www.youtube.com/absolut

Exchequer is 3

Happy Birthday: 1. Aising and Peter Rock; 2. Aoife Cogan and Jenny Lee Masterson; 3. Suzanne Cairns and Aislinn O'Toole. (Pix. Malachy Geelan)

The Exchequer bar on Exchequer Street continues to go from strength to strength and celebrated its 3rd birthday party recently.  A fun filled night of great food, drink and music saw guests partying until late – the elements of any great night at The Exchequer.

Among the party guests were model Aoife Cogan, wife of co-owner Gordon D’arcy, Rosanna Davison, PR gal Astrid Brennan, Ruth Griffin, Roz Lipsett, Jenny Lee Masterson, photographer Alex Sapienza, businessman Paul McGlade and Anna Lavery of Paramount Pictures. The Heineken Cup even made an appearance!

 

What Truly Matters

What’s the story: 1. Louise Mcermott and Shay Healy; 2. Gordon Snell and Sheila Flanagan; 3. Mary Redmond and Louise Byrne. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Short story writers from all over Ireland gathered in Finnegans on Sorrento Road, Dalkey for the launch of Celebrating What Truly Matters, Powers Irish Whiskey Short Story Collection Volume 2 in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Inspired by a hugely popular campaign for Powers that ran in the 1980s, this special compilation of over 50 short stories showcases Ireland’s hidden literary talentand covers an array of subjects on the theme of Celebrating What Truly Matters, from love lost and won, ties that bond, mellower moments in time and the warmth and love of relationships, family and friends.

Speaking at the launch, best-selling author Sheila O’Flanagan, ambassador to the project said, “It's a real privilege to be associated with Volume 2 of Celebrating What Truly Matters, and wonderful to know that the Irish Hospice Foundation will benefit from the sale of the collection and that so many writers will feel the joy of having their work published in a book for the first time.” 

Gordon Snell attended the event to lend his support for the launch of the anthology which includes a foreword by his late wife, Maeve Binchy.  Maeve’s last interview was shown as a tribute to her on the night, where she spoke to TV3’s Sinead Desmond about the project and the winning short story, Après Match by author Cristina Galvin, who attended with family and friends.  Other authors in attendance were Shay Healy, writer, director, producer CJ Scuffins, Winter Hynes, Frank McCaughey, actress and writer Michele Forbes, currently treading the boards in Emma Donoghue's new play 'The Talk of the Town' at the Project for the Theatre Festival. 

Beautifully published, and illustrated throughout, Celebrating What Truly MattersPowers Irish Whiskey Short Story Collection Volume 2 will be available to buy from Easons and Dubray Books nationwide, The Old Jameson Distillery and Midleton Distillery stores, and online from www.hospice-foundation.ie and www.powerswhiskey.com retailing at €9.99.  Proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Samsung Galaxy Note ii

Stars: 1. Lisa Brady; 2. Andrew Rudd and Nuala Carey; 3. Isaac Boss and Ash Quinn. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Samsung Mobile hosted an exclusive launch party at City Hall Dublin to celebrate the launch of the stylish new Samsung Galaxy Note II – its newest smartphone. The new Galaxy Note II enables unique experiences in personalised and expressive content creation making it the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go creativity.

The historic venue was transformed into a white themed Galaxy for the evening complete with rotating floor and advanced Samsung smartphone technology. On arrival guests were greeted by Gary Twohig, General Manager of Samsung Ireland together with real-life Grecian statues.

Well known personalities at the event included Leinster rugby players Mike Ross and Isaac Boss, newlywed RTE presenter Daíthí O’Sé and Daisy Regan of Quintessentially Lifestyle.  Models Lisa Madden and Hannah Devane were fabulous in white, while Ash Quinn was on hand to help former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter celebrate her birthday.

POB for Arnotts

Design: 1. Peter O’Brien with Pamela Flood; 2. Jessie Collins and Annmarie O’Connor; 3. Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh and Constance Harris; (Pix. Kieran Harnett)

Irish designer Peter O’Brien launched his third Autumn Winter collection for Arnotts at a show in the Henry Street store recently.  The capsule collection of 28 styles, showed off Peter's signature style as five models paraded around a square black catwalk and showcased this seasons looks accompanied by the Carolan string quartet.

In attendance on the night were Lorraine Keane, Pamela Flood, Blanaid Ni Choffaigh, Deborah Veale, Clodagh McKenna, Sarah McDonnell, Sonya Lennon, Glenda Gilson, Maria Tecce and Claudia Carroll.

Guests enjoyed Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc and Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon along with a selection of canapés from Clodagh’s Kitchen. Guests left with a goody bag featuring gifts from Dior and Appleby jewellers, who will be opening in the Arnotts jewellery hall later this month.

The event also saw a first in Irish innovation being unveiled as Arnotts and Peter O’Brien team up with the Gesaky Interactive Mirror. Hailed as a shoppers dream gadget, the mirror comes equipped with three full length panel mirrors that display images and details from the collection along with the suggested pieces that will finish off a full outfit.