Friday night was business as usual and I didn't get to leave Lillies till nearly 6am. I had intended to venture to Slane Castle early on Saturday but didn't leave Dublin till about 4pm. Missed all the support acts and was involved in the photographer scrum when U2 finally came on stage at 8.30.

Wandering the VIP area were Samantha Mumba, Eddie Irvine, Mo Mowlam, Bertie Ahern and Woody Harelson among others. A good time was had by all.

It was very strange to see Lillies in daylight - as if I got locked in and left behind. But if that happened I'd help myself to the bar, natch.
Anyway, down to Lillies last evening for the launch of The Mad Hatter, a new hat/accessorie venture by Nessa Cronin, located on St. Stephens Street. The girlies were out in force and included Nicola Hayes, Nadine Wai-O'Flynn, Sarah Kavanagh, Etain Boyd and my fav TV gal, Caroline Morahan. A few boys were there too, so I didn't feel too out of place with Jason O'Callaghan, Richard Lue and Stephen Byrne. As night fell I felt more at home as Paul Harrington tinkled the ivories and the delish wine set in.

And on the subject of wine, thank you to Gilbeys. I received your lovely pressie this morning!

Charidee work is very time consuming - but well worth the effort.
The Horse Show Ball was a resounding success. Shared my table with the wonderful TV gal-about-town, Caroline Morohan, her boyf Jordan Lee, friends Gel, Conall and Caolin. Also seated with us were Letty Fernandez, model Ruth Doyle and her friend Paula Mythen of Electric News.
Down to Anabels for a short while and on to the usual, Lillies.

As all of that was well over a week ago I can't remember what I've been up to since. I'll bring you up to last Thursday and the departure of Sarah Reid. Sarah is a cousin of Dannielle McKee and is heading back to her native San Fran. Drinks in Cocoon and more in Lillies ensured a good send off. Bon voyage Sarah.

Friday night was again spent in the Bordello. But not before a visit to the Portobello for the 21st birthday bash of ex-235 resident, Claire Halton. All the possee was out in force to help The Asp celebrate this lifetime landmark. Looking every inch the party girl in a black and white low cut number, Claire was in top form. Other revellers included Itchy & Scratchy (aka Elaine and Emma D), celebrity chefs Cathriona Maguire and Jerome Peray, Siobhan Flood and a rare appearance by Sinead McIntyre. Many others, too numerous to mention also graced the Porto nightclub, Kostellos. The new Lillies? Anyway, back in the V VIP bar of said establishment, Brian Westlife and Joe 'Def Leopard' Elliott were singing away like goodo upstairs. This new music combo was dubbed Def Life by pianist Paul Harrington. A truely riotous night. On a different note, Karla Elliott (or Rhamdanie), Joe's ex-wife, has split from her current beau, Ray Senior.

That's all the news in Dublin.....coming up we have a mad hatters party in Lillies tomorrow evening. And of course who could forget U2 in Slane over the weekend.

Hmmm...bank holiday weekends - they don't seem to have the same excitment as they used to. Thursday, Friday and Saturday night spent in Lillies - nothing much new there. but somebody did say that Texas and the Stereophonics were in. But I wouldn't recognise them so I'm afraid I can't confirm (although I spoke with Ashley Breslin the next day and she informed me that Stereophonics were not). Sunday I went to Cavan and returned on Monday evening.

Horse Show Ball fever has gripped the city and everyone (or anyone worth talking about) is going. Stay tuned for gossip. And hey, if you are in dublin over the weekend why not come to the ball.....a few tickets still available - mail me.

Another Absolut Vodka (umm) party to look forward to, as they launch their Absolut Collection of Art in the Rubicon Gallery next Tuesday night.

Well...back into the loop I didn't go. Stayed outta the loop all weekend but can rest assured that I missed nothing - it pays to have reliable sources.

Beautiful hot sunny day here in Dublin and am off to a BBQ hosted by those lovely people at Coors Lite.

It's been a busy working week and therefore not much socialising was done......very unlike me I know, but I do have my priorities in the right place! Ventured down to the swanky new Clarion Hotel in the IFSC for the Absolut Mandarin night. Sushi, Absolut Vodka cocktails and massages amongst other things (oi!) made for a most relaxing evening - or was that just the sight of such luminaries as designers Virginia Macari and Anthony Brennan, Koo Donnelly (sans Gav L-M), Karla Elliott (sans Ray), Justin Manville and Cocoon owner John Foley.

Plans for this years Horse Show Ball are coming together nicely and we are on target for a spectactular event. Nothing else to report but the weekend is nearly upon so back into the loop and stay tuned for future news.

Had what has to be the most relaxing weekend I've experienced in a long time. Went out on Friday night - Lillies - few drinks, home early. Saturday, just did a bit of shopping (bought new denim jacket after other, kinda new one, received an unwanted cigarette burn).

Sunday saw me in that lush eaterie that is Bang, having dinner with none other than sexy sonstress Naimee Coleman, who I met recently at the NOTW-Spirit People of Ireland Awards in the Conrad. Naimees' new single is out soon and I'm sure will be a massive hit.

So the hightlight of the weekend was Emma Devlin's indulgent party on Saturday night. Waaaayy too much alcohol Ms. Devlin - but those shots were delishious! It's not surprising then that I spent the best part of Sunday in bed nursing my hangover and was unable to attend the charity Boules event in the Radisson.

Off to see the talented Mr. David Gray tonight in Marley Park.
Check out my latest review for High Heels and Low Lifes on ShowBizIreland.com

Friday is casual day in my office. To me that means jeans or whatever 'casual' means to you. There are no rules per se.
I don't think it allows for sandals without socks. Please put them away and wear shoes/boots/runners like everyone else. I don't want to see your pasty white hairy toes. This is not a beach.

God the weeks just seem to fly by! It only seems like a day ago since I last updated but its been a week.
So whats been happening? Well, I didn't go to Robbie in the end. The story was pulled on Saturday as Sharon Corr was getting married on Sunday and that was the headline story - making Robbie old news by Tuesday.

The Brainwave Polo Challange was a tremendous sucess on Sunday and the Tattinger champagne flowed freely.

25 years ago my friend Elaine was born, so on Monday we traipsed down to Sosume and celebrated in style - other attendees included Emma Devlin (who will be hosting her own party this Saturday down in the 'Batter!), Cathriona Maguire and Siobhan Flood among others - you know who you are.

And so last night I didn't manage to win the Man of Style Awards. After a very drunken day in the luxurious Merrion Hotel, courtesy of Louis Latour - I was in bed by 11.30 - but only because I was too drunk to go elsewhere. Congrats to Gerome O'Driscoll who is the most stylish man in Ireland.

It's the weekend....It's time to party, so get up, c'mon move your body!

Tomorrow I'm off to see Robbie Williams in concert, check out the report in ShowBizIreland.com on Monday.

Sunday will be much more civilised with the Brainwave Polo Day on in Pheonix Park.....more champagne darling?

WARNING....Lara Croft has hit Dublin! Tomb Raider has finally hit our screens. Cars, gadgets, explosions, plenty of ass kickin' and, of course Angelina, are the ingredients of this movie. Its entertaining, but don't expect too much in the line intelligence or you'll be disappointed. As one person remarked 'you'd love it....if you were 10'.

So on to the post party in Sosume, Dublin's latest 'trendy' bar (like we need another one). Who was there.....? Keith ex-Boyzone, Linda Martin and Karla Elliott was as celebrity as it got. Oh well, this is Dublin afterall!

Went to the media screening of High Heels and Low Lifes this morning. Starring Minnie Driver and Mary McCormack, it is very funny and worth seeing. Released here on the 20th.

Thanks to this kind girl for de-adding my blog. I'll be in touch!

The weather is humid and wet here at the moment....not a nice combination. Went to the Olympia Theatre on Sunday night to see the talented Vonda Sheppard, star of Ally McBeal. Singing to a packed audience she really was on top form.

Dinner last night in Barracuda, the new bar and restaurant in Bray....which was OK.

Off to the Premiere of Tomb Raider. I feel as if I personally know Lara Croft these days, such is the amount of publicity she has generated of late. Now, where's my brolly!

OK, where will I start? Thursday I suppose is as god a place as any......and the new Tomato Club on Harcourt Street was the place to be. Spotted at the launch party were Daniela McGee (whose family own the Harcourt Hotel), the devine Kiernan twins Susan and Nicola, G L-M et al. Lillies afterward (as was the case for 5 successive nights - I really must find a new hang out club).

As I mentiones below I was in Creamfields on Saturday. But not before my mobile was stolen. Gather round.....I was walking down Nassau Street at 1.30 pm, chatting to a friend on the mobile. Suddenly a guy grabs it out of my hand from behind and sprints off through the carpark in the Setanta Centre. I give chase (although what I would have done had I caught him I don't know). Past Renards, through the tunnell, past New Ireland (Hi Claire!), up Dawson Street and finally through Royal Hibernian Way, where i lost him in the crowd. Bit of a shock....but I won't be flaunting my mobile in public again and thats for sure.

Down to cocoon on Sunday night to bid farewell to Sophia from Chanel who is going back to Sewden. Onto to AKA and finally Lillies. Bumped into my very tanned friend Vicky who had just returned from Majorca. Her shock announcement that she is leaving good old Dublin this week to return to Majorca was enough to make me choke on my pint. I'll miss her.

At a Horse Show Ball committee meeting last night Jason O'Callaghan swans in armed with the current issue of WHO - hot of the press no less. And my picture is in it!!

And today is Wednesday....off to RTE tonight for a recording of the Fame Game. My friend Caroline Morohan (TV presenter of the FG) is joining us for drinks back at my apartment later. Now where did i put the Solpadine?!

In Lillies on Friday night with friends....didn't venture out till 1.30am and was home by 4am - but it felt like a really long night. Upstairs in the Platinum VIP lounge was none other than Eddie Irvine, enjoying a good old singsong with cronies, including John Foley of Cocoon and Garreth Gunigle of 98fm. Happy Birthday to Wendy too!

Ventured down to tres swanky (and U2 owned) Clarance hotel in the pouring rain to attend the launch of the Blue Eriu new Therepy room. The list of available pamperings is amazing. Prices are a bit amazing too! Anyway, its nice to see the most exclusive beauty emporium in Dublin making an effort to reinvent itself. Champagne a go go!

Well last night saw the biggest and most important launch in Dublin this year. The one that everyone has been talking about. WHO Magazine is out now!
Among those in Spy enjoying the sea breezes last night were Liz Bonin, Karla Elliott (and her new beau Ray), Carloine Morohan (watch that space!), Brendan Courtney, Louis Walsh and sundry other movers and shakers. As my friend Suzanne commented 'it's like Lillies, only it's day time'.

You last heard from me on the 6th. Unfortunately I missed the TV thing on that Wednesday night, and for a change it wasn't my fault. Taxi was late - too late. I did however make it to the launch of Creamfields 2001 on Thursday night. If you are into dance music and everything that goes with it, then you'll enjoy the Creamfields festival, on Saturday June 23rd.

Lillies on Saturday night was pretty uneventful. My friend Jason did tell me that my review for Pearl Harbor made its way to aintitcool.com which was nice to hear. Apparently they made a big thing out of it as it was one of very few positive reviews in the US. Film critics eh? They just don't know a good thing when they see it.

Made it to Galway on Sunday....just about! Missed 2 trains and 3 buses and eventually left Dublin at 5pm - arriving in Galway at 8pm....good going. (On a side note: I always manage to miss scheduled modes of transport....is it just me?).

Galway was great craic as ever. Didn't manage to see any of the Heineken GEF acts but went clubbing in Cuba* instead. I really wanted to see MJ Cole though.
Returned to Dublin on Monday evening and went along to the Trendsetter Hair Style Awards 2001. A fantastic event, seeing as it was done on a shoe string budget. On to Spy and Lillies later. Needless to say I was extremely hungover on Tuesday.

Off to the first recording of The Fame Game in RTE tonight (think MTV Fanatic).

OK eventually got moving into the new place. It's fancy.
Have cancelled Galway on Saturday night 'cause I can't find anywhere to stay but hope to make it down on Sunday. Nothing else to report except that I am ......completely exhausted. Its true what they say about moving house - it is very stressful.....zzzzzzzzzz