Everleigh Garden party

For ever and Everleigh: 1. Trevor Daly and Lisa O 'Brien; 2. Rachel Martin and Sue Campbell; 3. Nalini Nathan and Greg Cunningham. (Pix. Richie Stokes)

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out into the garden.  EVERLEIGH GARDEN, Dublin’s newest club, has just launched the Garden Party, happening Thursday and Friday evenings from 6pm ‘til late.

Suits, boots, ties and pencil skirts filled the club on Thursday evening as many eager guests rushed straight from their desks to grab a well deserved after-work drink.  Guests were in top form, with ice chilled Tiger Beer and Absolut cocktails along with food from Captain America’s to keep the party going.

EVERLEIGH GARDEN is unique to the Irish market describing itself as 70% outdoors, 30% indoors and 100% friendly, it has been designed to toy with the senses.  Themed in the style of a Mediterranean garden it cleverly mixes covered, heated, comfortable outdoor areas with similarly themed indoor areas.

Situated on one of the capitals busiest night life streets, Harcourt Street, Everleigh Garden welcomes guests 7 nights a week till late, with The Garden Party every Thursday & Friday Evenings, 6pm and brings a long overdue new concept to Dublin’s clubbing scene.

World Snow Day

Let It Snow: 1. Nicola Hughes and Kerrie Nicole Blanc; 2. Fiona Wall and Michaela Kenny; 3. Kazia  Kryozton and Toni Wall. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

We may have missed the show drifts that Met Eireann promised this week but it certainly looks like a white weekend ahead in Kilternan, Co Dublin.  Irish World Snow Day takes place this Sunday (January 20^th) at Kilternan Ski Club and the whole family can experience the joy of snow with a day of free-style ski jumping, Norwegian Ski Hill tubing and free styling.

Kilternan is one of 72 locations across the world that will celebrate World Snow Day. Here skiers of all abilities are invited to test their nerves on Ireland’s only ski jump followed by some tubing down the new state of the art ski slope.  You can also test your strengths on Ireland’s highest climbing wall while you’re at it.

You don't have to know anything about skiing or snowboarding to participate - just bring an open mind and the willingness to have a great time. There will even be free admission and parking on the day.

Ski Club President Robert Norwood is delighted that Ireland is involved with such an important day: "We want to communicate that winter sports are something for everyone. We wish to encourage young children to take to the snow for the first time and hope to foster a future generation of snow lovers."

 

Dubarry

 
Into the West: 1. Katie Condren and Richard d'Esterre Roberts; 2. Melanie Young; 3. Ali McKeever and Charles Coyle. (Pix. Kieran Hartnett)

Dubarry footwear has long been the standard of the low key preppy brigade and many of that group will surely rejoice in the opening of a new flagship store in Dublin.  With collections inspired by the wild West Coast of Ireland (and stocked around the world from Harrods in London to outlets in Australia) Dubarry’s reputation and success has grown from humble beginnings.

Dubarry opened its first factory in Ballinasloe in 1937 and has gone from cottage industry to global brand.  Clearly the brand has achieved great success and plaudits, but happily has never lost sight of its roots and felt it important to open the first store in Ireland.

As part of the company’s 75th Anniversary this year Dubarry produced limited edition versions of its Galway country lifestyle and Ultima sailing boots incorporating the iconic Pink Ribbon logo. All proceeds have been donated to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

A big fan of the label is Ross O’Carroll – Kelly, the rugby loving fictional character created by writer Paul Howard.  On the evening fans of Ross enjoyed an in-store exhibition of images The Ort of Ross O’Carroll Kelly, by Alan Clarke and even an appearance by the man himself.

Quintessentially Polo BBQ

Above: 1. GM of The Westin Andrew Henning with his wife Caroline and baby India; 2. Virginia Macari and Kaste Dahl; 3. Sarah Williams of Arnotts with her cousin Aoife Williams.

Below: 1. Dawn Fitzgerald, Triona McCarthy and Nuala Carey; 2. Niamh Horan and Niall O’Farrell; 3. Wayne Cronin of Quintessentially with Michelle Sheeran.  (Pics. Lois Crighton)

Private members’ concierge club Quintessentially Lifestyle hosted the summer party of the year recently, a Polo BBQ party at the All-Ireland Polo Club in Phoenix Park for its members and friends.  With offices in 64 cities around the world Quintessentially Lifestyle has an unrivalled global reach; the Irish office has been open since 2006 and is headed by Wayne Cronin, who was on hand to greet guests and extend a warm welcome to all.

Among the party were RTE weather presenter Nuala Carey; businessman Niall O’Farrell of Dragon’s Den, fashion designer Dawn Fitzgerald was with her friend, beauty expert Triona McCarthy. Deirdre Purcell of Longines and Sarah Williams of Arnotts department store were also in attendance.

From last minute restaurant reservations and holiday bookings, to theatre and opera tickets and access to clubs, parties and special events, Quintessentially Lifestyle is the go-to service for anyone low on time but keen to enjoy the very best life has to offer.  They really can offer access to the inaccessible and can make the seemingly impossible, possible. 

Guests enjoyed a selection of BBQ food including burgers with vintage chedder, Toulouse sausage and chargrilled chicken, complemented by a range of homemade salads and sauces. Les Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé along with chilled Tiger beer accompanied.

No matter where you are in the world, Quintessentially can to help with all your needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, handing you the virtual keys to any city.  Membership starts from €1,500 per annum and is the ideal way to ensure you never miss out on the best that life has to offer.  Log on to www.quintessentially.com for details.