Divine Style

Divine: 1. Mary Greene and Karen Koster; 2. Edwina Mahony and Sarah Curtin; 3. Sarah Rickard and Sarah Morrissey. (Pix. Presence)

Divine boutique hosted a wonderful show in the stunning confines of Carton House Maynooth last month. The show was in aid of Kilcloon National School with all proceeds going towards new facilities for the school.

Almost 300 gathered to see Divine's collections, from coats in the season's hottest shades of cinnamon, biscuit and grey to Knits with Irish label Electronic Sheep adding an element of cool to your warming wardrobe and a stunning collection of party dresses. Divine’s dedication to supporting Irish fashion was clearly evident with pieces from Unicorn, Trixibelle Shoes, Designs by Shimmer Headpieces and the grand finale of the amazingly stunning Deborah Veale dresses.

Guests were greeted with a wine reception sponsored by Avenue Restaurant, Maynooth and the Dean Martin Tribute Show singer Aidan Cullen who really got the party going. Following the show Willie Coonan started the auction followed by the raffle presented by Xpose's Karen Koster. And one lucky lady Catherine Kelly walked away with €1000 shopping spree at Divine after winning best dressed lady on the night!

Il Fico Italiano

That’s Amore: 1. Michael Leonard & Inge Burnis; 2. Pippa O’Connor, Georgia Salpa & Rosanna Davison; 3. Tara Reynolds & Andrea Roche. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Already a big success in Naas and a firm favourite with leading lights in Kildare Il Fico restaurant has just opened a new branch in Kilcullen. The success story continues for hotelier Michael Leonard and Sicilian chef Matheo Patti as they celebrated the launch of the latest addition, taking over the old Riverside Restaurant and bringing 25 new jobs to the area.

This smart restaurant with its opulent interior is a treasure trove of style and elegance in a beautiful settling on the river Liffey and brings and a whole new dining and entertainment offering to the area.

The owners and new management were joined for dinner by some of Ireland’s top models such as Georgia Salpa, Tiffany Stanley and Andrea Roche. Also among the guests were Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond, Andy and Tara Reynolds, new mum Elaine Roddy and Berni Cafolla, whose sister Patricia Roe wowed everyone with her great voice (she’s there every Sat and Sun).

Il Fico embraces authentic Italian cooking using only the finest freshest ingredients and homemade pastas. Pizza’s are cooked in a traditional clay oven and with their thin base and rich toppings are mouth-wateringly seductive. Like all good Italian eateries, the over-riding feeling is benvenuti.