Quintessentially Polo 2013

 
Polo Style: 1. Alexander Fitzgerald; 2. Virginia Macari and Maria Fusco; 3. Marissa Carter.

(below) 1. Clodagh McKenna; 2. Wayne Cronin & Sinead Desmond; 3. Sharon Bannerton. 
(Pix. Lois Crighton)

The annual Quintessentially Lifestyle Polo BBQ took place at the All-Ireland Polo Club in Phoenix Park, Dublin recently.  Summer showers did nothing to dampen the lively atmosphere but managed to interrupt play on a few occasions.  The private members’ concierge club, with offices in 65 cities around the world, is renowned for its unrivalled global reach and there were guests from London, Geneva and Paris in attendance on the day.

There was plenty of TV talent too with sisters Gráinne and Síle Seoige, Sinead Desmond of Ireland AM and RTE weather presenter Nuala Carey all looking resplendant in their summer finery.  The lovely Maura Derrane was enjoying some time off from hosting Four Live, she was with her husband, John Deasy TD. 

TV chef Clodagh McKenna took some time out from running her new restaurant, Clodagh’s Kitchen in Blackrock.  Since opening a few weeks ago the place has been a big hit with south county Dublin.   

Quintessentially Lifestyle has just opened a new office in Prague and the Czech Ambassador HE Mr. Tomas Kafka was in attendance to show his support for the brand.  Having been in Ireland for over 5 years he is preparing to leave Ireland soon for his next diplomatic posting.  The Swiss Ambassador HE Mr. Beat Loeliger was with his wife Joyce, both enjoying the polo.

Cheryl Dennis was enjoying her first social engagement in Dublin. She has just arrived in the country and will be representing the Welsh Government, based at the British Embassy. Also among the guests on the day were Joanne Byrne, Niall O’Farrell, Andrew and Nadine King and Sheena McKeon of BMW.  Everyone enjoyed what is fast becoming the highlight of the summer season, with a great selection of BBQ food and chilled Tiger beer - a few lucky people even won some fabulous prizes courtesy of The Westin hotel and Ralph Lauren fragrances.

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

www.quintessentially.com 

 

Aperitivo Thursday

The launch of Aperol Spritz Aperitivo Thursdays at The Bailey on Duke Street saw the sun shine on the front terrace of the popular bar. Enjoy Aperol Spritz (Italy's favourite aperitif),  bites and cool tunes from DJ Aidan Kavanagh every Thursday in the Bailey throughout the summer

Pictured at the launch were: 1. Fran and Alan Lenihan; 2. Caitriona Fitzpatrick; 2. Paul Smith and Ewa Reingraber. (Pix. KH)

 

Summer is here

Clear Round:  1. Lucy Kennedy and Ailbhe Stephens; 2. Sarah McGovern; 3. Etain Boyd and Romy Carroll. (Pix. SL / Photocall)

The launch of the 2013 Dublin Horse Show, hosted by the Royal Dublin Society, kicked off the start of the season.  The event was held in The Champagne Bar at the RDS overlooking ring 2, where an incredible side saddle show jumping demonstration by Susan Oakes took place, as well as pony rides for children who attended.

Guests on the night included Lucy Kennedy with her son Jack, Ann Doyle, RTE's Marty Morrissey, model Sarah McGovern and her son Jude, Alison Canavan and her son James, Irish Chef d’Equipe Robert Splaine and actresses Aoibinn Garrihy and Aoibhenn McCall.

There was also kids entertainment in the form of a Punch and Judy show and an ice cream van to raise smiles on little ones faces. Grown-up guests enjoyed a Blossom Hill Zinfandel reception and canapés whilst listening to the cool tunes of three-piece band 'Manilla Strings'.

The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show is the largest summer event in Dublin, attracting tens of thousands of people and 1,500 horses and ponies to the RDS annually. The 2013 Show runs for five days from Wednesday 7th August to Sunday 11th August. General admission tickets for one day cost €21. Student/OAP’s/Children under 16 cost €15 per day and a Family day pass (2 Adults, 4 children) costs €54.

For more information go to www.dublinhorseshow.com