The designer hotel is delighted to have the stunning model Máire Hughes of Catwalk Models Agency open up the event, this being her first public fashion show since the Miss Ireland competition.

The Mayo native, who lives in Galway will receive a warm welcome tonight as she opens the fashion showcase (Wednesday, 16th May 2012), headlined by a selection of Ireland’s leading designers & milliners, at the g Hotel. All monies raised from the event will go to three very worthy charities; Galway Hospice, ISPCC and NBCRI. TV3 Xposé presenter Karen Koster will MC ‘Glamour at the g’ – the West of Ireland’s leading fashion event.

Máire and the Catwalk Models will take to the captivating catwalk wearing a unique combination of cutting edge creations from designers including Una Burke – who has dressed celebrities including, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Christina Agularia, along with Jennifer Rothwell, Heidi Higgins, Heather Finn and Claire O’Connor. Designed by International Irish Milliner Philip Treacy, the g hotel is synonymous with millinery and five of the country’s top milliners including; Mark T. Burke, Edel Ramberg, Fiona Mangan, Carol Kennelly and Martha Lynn have each created a bespoke ‘g inspired’ head piece especially for ‘Glamour at the g’.

Fashion label Ted Baker will also exhibit a selection of stunning Spring/Summer creations, while the West of Ireland’s leading boutiques and fashion houses will also take their styles to the runway of the g hotel, prepared to be impressed by pieces from Olivia Danielle, Jumelles, Myriam O’ Reilly, the Design Platform Clifden, Treasure Chest, Colette Latchford, Suzie Mahoney Designs, Squisito and Emily Jean O’Byrne.

The signature lounges of the designer hotel will be filled with fashionista’s admiring the designer styles and many familiar faces from the world of fashion, sports and media. The team at DMPR can’t wait!

]]> http://www.darcymarketingandpr.ie/site/lights-camera-action-for-glamour-at-the-g/feed/ 0 http://www.darcymarketingandpr.ie/site/irelands-leading-milliners-create-g-inspired-headpieces-for-glamour-at-the-g/ http://www.darcymarketingandpr.ie/site/irelands-leading-milliners-create-g-inspired-headpieces-for-glamour-at-the-g/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:20 +0000 darcy http://www.darcymarketingandpr.ie/site/?p=942 Designed by famed Irish Milliner Philip Treacy, the g Hotel is synonymous with cutting edge millinery and for the first time a selection of the country’s leading milliners including; Mark T. Burke, Edel Ramberg, Fiona Mangan, Carol Kennelly and Martha Lynn will each create a once-off ‘g inspired’ headpiece exclusively for ‘Glamour at the g’ – the West of Ireland’s leading fashion showcase at the five star g Hotel on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

“The designers are busy putting their finishing touches to the g inspired pieces and we’re really looking forward to the reveal on  the night of the Glamour at the g! It’s going to be a fantastic night in aid of 3 wonderful charities, the ISPCC, NBCRI and Galway Hospice. We’ve got Irelands top designers and milliners, live music and superb prizes on offer for those that attend. It’s important to get behind these charities and support the wonderful work that they do and hopefully we can raise some much needed funds for them next Wednesday May 16th here at the g”, commented riona Gannon, General Manager at the g Hotel.

The bespoke pieces created by Mark T. Burke, Edel Ramberg, Carol Kennelly and Fiona Mangan will also form part of the runner-up prizes at the g Hotel’s Ladies Day Best Hat competition on Thursday, 2nd August 2012 for the 2012 Galway Races Summer Festival, alongside the coveted overall prize of a Philip Treacy designed headpiece!

Ireland’s leading fashion designers including; Una Burke, Jennifer Rothwell, Heidi Higgins, Heather Finn and Claire O’Connor will also exhibit their Spring/Summer 2012 collections at the award winning hotel. The Ted Baker brand will also showcase a collection of stunning creations, while the West of Irelands leading boutiques and fashion houses will also take their styles to the runway of the g hotel, prepared to be impressed by pieces from Olivia Danielle, Jumelles, the Design Platform Clifden, Treasure Chest, Colette Latchford, Miriam O’Reilly, Suzie Mahoney Designs, Squisito and Emily Jean O’Byrne.

TV3 Xposé presenter Karen Koster will host the exclusive fashion event and tickets costing €65 each are available directly from each of the three charities; Galway Hospice [Michael Craig 091 770868], ISPCC [contact Carmen Taheny 085 1784686], and NBCRI [contact Anna O’Coinne 087 2339707].

The pink runway carpet at the designer hotel will be transformed into a captivating catwalk, showcasing a unique combination of cutting edge creations. Glamour meets goodwill as the monies raised will go to the Galway Hospice, ISPCC and NBCRI. TV3 Xposé presenter Karen Koster will host the annual event, with the emphasis on show stopping fashion for the summer season and the 2012 Galway Races Festival modelled by Catwalk Models!

Amongst the headline designers include; Una Burke, Jennifer Rothwell, Heidi Higgins, Heather Finn and Claire O’Connor. Each designer will showcase their unique flair and style at the award winning hotel. Ted Baker – one of the fastest-growing lifestyle brands in the UK – will also exhibit a selection of stunning Spring/Summer creations.

Designed by International Irish Milliner Philip Treacy, the g hotel is synonymous with millinery, which will also feature heavily in the show as a selection of the country’s leading milliners have agreed to show case their Summer collections. Designers including Mark T. Burke, Edel Ramberg, Fiona Mangan, Carol Kennelly and Martha Lynn will also create a bespoke ‘g inspired’ head piece especially for Glamour at the g event.

Speaking at the launch of Glamour at the g, Triona Gannon, General Manager of the g Hotel commented “Glamour at the g has really become the fashion event of the year in Galway and the 2012 show promises an absolute designer indulgence with a real wow factor! The g is thrilled to be associated with such an inspiring showcase in aid of three extremely worthy charities.”

The West of Irelands leading boutiques and fashion houses will also take their styles to the runway of the g hotel, prepared to be impressed by pieces from Olivia Danielle, Jumelles, the Design Platform Clifden, Treasure Chest, Colette Latchford, Suzie Mahoney Designs, Squisito and Emily Jean O’Byrne.

Set across the three signature lounges of the g Hotel, tickets for one of the West’s most exclusive fashion events cost €65 each and are available directly from each of the three charities; Galway Hospice [Michael Craig 091 770868], ISPCC [contact Carmen Taheny 085 1784686], and NBCRI [contact Anna O’Coinne 087 2339707].

TG4 presenter Loretta Ní Ghabháin took on the role of Maitre ‘D as she spoke with the guests and food critics; Corinna Hardgrave of the Irish Tatler & the Sunday Times, Catherine Cleary of the Irish Times and award winning chef & cook book author Gerry Galvin, who gave their honest critique of each dish! “Congratulations to both chefs, they really did a fantastic job in the kitchen with a full restaurant of diners to please, and of course the food critics” said Regis Herviaux, Head Chef of Restaurant gigi’s at the g.  

The charismatic DJ created a delicious Bluebell Falls Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Ratatouille and Black Olive Tapenade with a Basil Sorbet as a starter and the main course was Grilled Turbot Beetroot Tagliatelle, Spicy Clams & Mussel Broth with a Crispy Abalone. Speaking after he was announced the winner with a 5 star rating, Tony Fenton commented “We really had so much fun in the kitchen and for the judges to select my menu as the winner was really the icing on the cake! I absolutely love cooking so it was a wonderful experience to work in an actual restaurant kitchen with Regis and the team of pros at the g!

Over €5000 was raised on the night for Console – a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide. The monies raised will go directly to the counselling and support services provided by the charity in the Galway region. “Building on the success of the inaugural event we now hope to make ‘The restaurant at the g’ an annual event” said Triona Gannon, General Manager of the five star g Hotel.

Now is the perfect time to experience Restaurant gigi’s as Chef Herviaux & his team has just launched a new a la carte dinner menu, offering a salubrious taste of the West of Ireland. For further details visit www.theghotel.ie or call (091) 865200.

Based on the hit RTE television series, the two Irish celebrities will leave behind their high profile day jobs for one day and don chef whites, taking on the culinary challenge of producing a delicious menu judged by a panel of leading food critics and a restaurant full of guests at the newly launched gg’s restaurant at the g Hotel. Under the experienced guidance of the award winning Head Chef, Regis Herviaux, the celebrity ‘chefs’ will go head-to head to produce the winning menu.

In keeping with the style of the hit TV programme, it is top secret as to the names of the celebrity ‘chefs’ until the evening of the event. TG4 presenter Loretta Ní Ghabháin is taking on the role of Maitre ‘D as she guides the celebrities through their menu selection and shares the culinary feedback from the critics and Chef Herviaux with guests. A selection of renowned food critics including Corinna Hardgrave, food writer with the Sunday Times and Irish Tatler, and Catherine Cleary of The Irish Times will taste and score each dish. Combining scores from the judges and guests on the night, the celebrity ‘chef’ with the most votes will win the “The Restaurant at the g” cookery challenge!

Commenting on the upcoming charity event, Triona Gannon, General Manager of the g Hotel said: “We’re delighted to be organising this fantastic event for Console. There has been strong interest and the evening promises to be an absolute treat for food lovers and a highlight of Galway’s social calendar, while also supporting the hard work of Console. The bets are now on as to who will be the celebrity chefs but their identities are under wraps until the big night!”

Having just been awarded Best Chef in Galway at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2012, Head Chef Regis Herviaux and his culinary team expect high standards in the kitchen and will work closely with the celebrity ‘chefs’ to produce a five star dining experience. “It’s certainly going to be a challenge for the celebrities but they have great interest in their menus and no doubt there will be a few surprises for guests on the night!” – stated Regis.

On the evening, the guests will be real diners eager to be impressed by the celebrity ‘chefs’ and for your opportunity to be part of ‘The Restaurant at the g’, a limited number of tickets are available, priced at €80 per person. Tickets can be purchased directly from Console by calling (091) 744 522 or 087 7978130. All proceeds will go directly to Console. For further information log onto www.theghotel.ie or www.console.ie

Receive a captain’s welcome and relax amidst the classic and timeless elegance of Hotel Meyrick’s lounge where you will castaway your worries and unwind with afternoon tea of timeless elegance.

Choose from the first class menu of dainty finger sandwiches, delicious pastries and delicate cakes, mouthwatering scones, homemade jams, preserves and cream which are presented as true Victorian and titanic inspired afternoon tea creations. All of which are accompanied by freshly brewed tea and coffee delightfully served in fine bone china.

Embrace the elegance of your Victorian surroundings in Hotel Meyrick and drift back in time 160 years and cherish this time honored tradition of afternoon tea. On selected afternoons guests can enjoy a live piano accompaniment.

The luxury 4 star Hotel Meyrick celebrates 160 years of hospitality at the heart of Galway during 2012 and in April a series of celebratory events will be unveiled.   Hotel Meyrick features 97 individually designed bedrooms, parlour lounge, majestic grand ballroom, oyster bar and grill, roof top spa and leisure club and is pivotal to the tourism and hospitality industry of Galway City and the west of Ireland.
Check on line at www.hotelmeyrick.ie for a series of 160th birthday celebratory offers and events or call 091 564041

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The final Jonathon Ross show of the season on UTV last night saw Ross being outwitted by a stuffed toy, Irish talking teddybear Bábógbaby, according to Irish Comedian Dara O Briain who was also a guest on last night’s show. Ross played with Babógbaby who travelled all the way from Moycullen Co Galway to the UTV studios and described it as “toy the market had been waiting for”. Ross had fun playing  with Babógbaby at the outset of the show learning his “aon, dó, trí,” or “1,2,3’s” and his colours. He challenged Dara O Briain to shapes and colours as Gaeilge when O Briain complimented  Babógbaby and in his legendary Irish comic style challenged Ross with “the stuffed Irish toy is outwitting you tonight!”

Having won the hearts of two of the biggest stars in show business, chat show host Jonathan Ross and Irish Comedian Dara O’ Briain, Babógbaby affectionately known as BB was absolutely thrilled  to feature on the final show of the current Jonathon Ross series. BB relished the opportunity to meet his two favourite TV stars and make his guest appearance in front of a UTV audience of over 4 million viewers when he treated Jonathon Ross and the audience to his cúpla focail.

Never short of a few words, Jonathan Ross was charmed by BB Bear despited being “outwitted” by him according to Irish Comedian Dara O Briain! 

Adrian Devane, BB’s creator was simply  ecstatic, “I am over the moon with the response of the Jonathan Ross show,” says Devane. “To feature an Irish speaking teddybear on such a huge chat show is just testimony to the great product we have, says Devane, “I guess it also shows that innovation  and hard work pay off when you put everything into a good idea or a good product you believe in.”

Devane watched the show alongside his wife and two children including 5 year old Robyn who is the voice of Babógbaby from Moycullen in Co Galway. “It was simply wonderful to watch BB come to life on the Jonathon Ross and to hear the Irish language being spoken by Ross and O Briain who were having such fun outwitting each other!!”, says Devane.  “The Jonathon Ross show goes out in over 20 countries with a reach of over 30 million in the next 2 weeks so this will be great for BB, the Irish Language and  other language bears. It really is a massive opportunity for us this weekend.”

It’s no wonder BB Bear swept the two stars off their feet! Learning Irish has been made fun with this educational bear that has captured the imagination of adults and children worldwide! BB is available in the UK Market as well as 14 states in the US. In 2010 this Irish success story won a Gold Award in the electronic toy category at the Practical Pre-school Awards and the Best Cuddly Bear award at the Toy Talk Awards, both in the UK. Viewers from Scotland and Wales can also look forward to their very own Babógbaby’s coming on the market later this year BB Bear is also being introduced in Scots Gaelic and Welsh. 

It doesn’t stop here for the bilingual BB Bear as it looks forward to an exciting summer when “BB agus Bella”, a 10 part TV animation series which will debut on TG4. The series incorporates language learning, entertainment and animation all in one! Language development is a key component to Adrian’s marketing and as well as new languages.

A BB app for the iphone, ipad and itouch and Android service are also available, just search for “babog baby” in the itunes app store and in the marketplace store.

Paramount to the success of the Irish speaking Teddy Bear is the vision of Adrian Devane, the BB Bear’s creator. Constant product development and the incorporation of state of the art technology have led to an astounding marketing concept that has led to BB Bear’s recent nomination for an All Ireland Marketing Award by The Marketing Institute of Ireland.

BB Bear who teaches toddlers and children their first Cúpla focal, has gone from strength to strength since its launch onto the market over a year ago and is winning awards, gaining great sales and securing a firm place in children’s hearts around the globe! Over 30,000 BBs have now been sold and the toy is available in over 100 stores in Ireland as well as online at www.babogbaby.com

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Italian food partnership of Roberto  Basso and Vetina Tobin of the long established  Italian Ristorante Il Folletto on Quay Street Galway will celebrate St Patrick’s and Mother’s Day in style with the opening of their second ristorante,  Peppinos in the village of Spiddal on Friday the 16th of March at 12noon.

Located only 20 minutes from Galway City centre, Peppinos (formerly Boluisce) will offer customers an authentic trattoria style Italian food experience at affordable prices. Open daily, from 12noon the lunch and day time menu will feature  specials of the day, hearty soups, a wide selection paninis, ciabattas, foccacias and of course authentic Italian  pasta dishes, seafood, pizzas and healthy salads.

A truly Italian evening menu featuring rustic pizzas, Italian cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and salads, will be served daily with main courses priced from only €10. An early bird option of €14.95 to include starter, main course and a glass of wine or beer will be available from 4 – 7pm daily.

Head Chef and owner Roberto is steeped in the tradition of Italian food having grown up in the family  restaurant and bakery business in Milan. “The wonderful vegetables and herbs from the Connemara soil will be present in all our dishes alongside the amazing shell fish and seafood from Galway Bay, combined with a selection of Italian sourced ingredients to ensure customers savour a genuine and wholesome Italian food experience.”, says Roberto Basso.

Cakes and desserts will be a special daily feature at Peppino’s and Roberto’s amazing Tiramisiu is not to be missed! Food writer Paulo Tuillo referred to it in a  reveiw “as the best he’s ever had” while he dined on Quay Street. The  ideal treat for Mother’s day or  after walking the beach in Spiddal!

Peppino’s will also cater for groups,  offers guests an extensive wine selection and full bar licence. Telephone 091 553286

BB Babógbaby and creator Adrian Devane

At D’Arcy Marketing and PR we are delghted to announce that Babógbaby BB, gets the best bronntanas or present for Seachtain na Gaeilge today as the  prestigious Marketing Institute of Ireland has nominated Bábógbaby, BB for the All Ireland Marketing Awards 2012.

BB Bear, the world’s first Irish-speaking toy has been shortlisted for the highly prestigious All Ireland Marketing Awards (AIM) in the Gradam Gnó as Gaeilge category which recognises the marketing potential of the Irish language and bilingualism.

The All Ireland Marketing Award nomination recognises BB Bear’s promotion of the Irish language in the marketplace. It values the use of the Irish language as a powerful marketing tool in emphasising BB Bear’s origin and brand values. Irish and the use of the Irish language is the whole ethos behind the creation of Bábógbaby.

The Marketing Institute of Ireland’s, annual AIM Awards is the nation’s premier resource for recognising the success of Irish marketing professionals. It acknowledges the major contribution to the ongoing process of strengthening the Irish economy. The aim of the Awards is to promote excellence and best practice in all areas of marketing, and especially highlighting the role of marketing in value creation, and its relationship to profit performance.

Commenting on the award nomination, Adrian Devane, BB Bear’s creator stated: “So often I have looked up to the Marketing Institute of Ireland and aspired to one day be involved or included. Marketing has been my passion for as long as I can remember whether it has been marketing myself, my product or my business. I am thrilled.”

Bábógbaby will be judged by a prestigious panel of well renowned marketing practitioners and industry experts who will evaluate Bábógbaby against a set of criteria specific to the AIM Awards. Finalists will then be chosen from each category to go to the final stage of judging. The overall winners will remain a closely guarded secret until the announcement at a glittering awards ceremony on Thursday 17th May at The Burlington Hotel, Dublin. 

“I am delighted that our work for the Irish language has been nationally recognised says Adrian Devane. “Our unique marketing strategy, our products and the Irish language has been put up there with the best in business.  Now, more than ever it is so important to use our native language, to keep and cherish in times where so much is been taken away from us and out of our control. The Irish language is one thing that nobody can command but ourselves and nobody can take it away from us”

Seachtain na Gaeilge is a unique opportunity to showcase and promote the Irish language and its diversity. BB Bear has grabbed attention both nationally and internationally for the promotion of the Irish language, Innovation, creativity, animation and use of technology to promote the brand. Paramount to the success of the Irish speaking Teddy Bear is the vision of Adrian Devane, the BB Bear’s creator. Constant product development and the incorporation of state of the art technology have led to an astounding marketing concept that has opened new opportunities and has brought Bábógbaby to new heights. The creation of a unique BB app for the iphone, ipad and itouch are just some of the developments that have been inspired by the original concept for the BB Bear.

It doesn’t stop here for the bilingual BB Bear as it looks forward to an exciting summer when “BB agus Bella”, a TV animation series will debut on TG4. The series incorporates language learning, entertainment and animation all in one! Language development is a key component to Adrian’s marketing plan with the introduction of BB bears in new languages soon to come!

BB Bear who teaches toddlers and children their first Cúpla focal, has gone from strength to strength since its launch onto the market over a year ago and is winning awards, gaining great sales and securing a firm place in children’s hearts around the globe! Over 30,000 BBs have now been sold and the toy is available in over 100 stores in Ireland as well as online. Further afield BB is currently available for sale in stores in fourteen states in the US.