Contents of McEntegart’s Bar in Park Street to be auctioned tomorrow

McEntegart’s in Park Street

Euro Auctions in Francis Street will auction off the contents from McEntegart’s Bar in Park Street at 12 noon tomorrow.

Over 500 lots will go under the hammer on the day including public house memorabilia, furniture, china, art and much more.

Viewing takes place from 12 noon to 7pm today.

For further details contact Jimmy Cumiskey on 086 8149599 or Euro Auctions on 042 9351212.

Owner of the pub, Brian McEntegart, aka The Vinegar Man, passed away last May.

Brian ran Brian McEntegart’s at 100 Park Street for 35 years before retiring in October 2012. The pub had been in the family since being founded by his father, Bernard, in the 1920s.

Brian took over the pub in 1977 and even though he had retired his association with the pub continued as he remained living there. He had leased it out since his retirement but it has remained shut for over a year.

Artisans group to launch annual exhibition tonight

Local art group, Artisans, will launch their annual art exhibition tonight in the Louth County Library, Roden Place, Dundalk at 8pm.

The Artisans group meet weekly throughout the year undertaking classes and workshops in preparation for this event. Specialising in watercolour, there are 60 paintings on display until Saturday June 13th during library hours.

The exhibition will be launched by Dundalk FC manager Stephen Kenny and all are invited to attend the opening tonight at 8pm.

Dundalk Men’s Shed open day tomorrow

Dundalk Men’s Shed are hosting an open day at their headquarters in Seatown this Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

On the day there will be displays of art, woodwork and wood turning. Tours of the shed will also be in operation, with refreshments served.

All are invited to attend with further details available by calling 042 9327652.

Bridge Street Studios to host Eat, Art, Talk Supper Club

This evening at 7.30pm Bridge Street Studios are hosting their first ever Eat, Art, Talk Supper Club.

Tickets to the event are limited to 20 and are available at just €20 each.

The evening will commence with a bite-sized feast and a drink to accompany you on a tour of the studio with three demonstrations and talks to give you an exclusive insight to the creative influences in Bridge Street Studios.

For further details click here.

O Fiaich College to host annual exhibition next week

O Fiaich College

O Fiaich College will host its annual end of year exhibition from Tuesday May 6^th to Friday May 9^th.

The opening night is at 7.30pm on Tuesday, with the exhibition open each day from 9am to 3.30pm after that.

The annual exhibition showcases the work of the school’s creative students and features an eclectic collection of work from art and design, graphic design, photography and multimedia.

All are welcome to attend.

Bridge Street Studios to open pop up shop on Clanbrassil Street

Bridge Street Studios will be opening a pop-up shop called Silver Linings at 22 Clanbrassil Street Dundalk on Thursday December 12^th.

The grand opening will take place at 6pm on the day and all are welcome to attend.

The shop will feature a collection of Irish designer art and craft from more than 30 artists.

The shop will be open day until Christmas Eve and everyone is invited to call in.

22 Clanbrassil Street is the former Euro Saver shop, between Shoe Zone and Deli Lites, opposite Bank of Ireland.

Artisans to host annual watercolour classes from next week

Local art group, Artisans, are running their annual watercolour classes from next Friday November 1st in Carroll Mead Hall in Pearse Park.

Anyone interested in joining the classes or who require more information are asked to contact Freda on 087 9705714.  No previous watercolour experience is required.

The amateur group meet weekly throughout the year to paint, undertake workshops and create paintings for their annual exhibition, amongst other things.  It is a very enjoyable evening and a great way to meet with new people.

New members are welcome any time during the year.

Bellingham Castle opens its doors

Bellingham Castle opened its doors for the first time since its €4 million revamp on Friday night with a low key event hosted by its new owners.

The Castlebellingham-based castle was bought last year by the Corscadden family, who are best known in this area for running Cabra Castle in Kingscourt. They acquired the hotel last year with the hope of transforming it into an impressive wedding venue, along the lines of Cabra. Extensive renovation work has been going on for some time to transform the historic property into a 22 bedroom, 4 star boutique style castle, with exclusive wedding hire.

A proper opening is expected in the coming weeks, with a number of weddings already booked between now and the end of the year.

For all enquiries relating to Bellingham Castle please tel: 042 9679930.

Picture credit: Paul Connolly Digital Artist (Facebook)

Line-up taking shape for NSX Festival

The line-up is starting to take shape for the NSX Festival in Dundalk at the start of August.

The festival will take place on August 3^rd and 4^th in the Ravensdale Equestrian Centre and will feature a range of punk, metal and blues bands including Kerbdog, Discharge, GBH, LaFaro, Dinosaur Pile Up, The Hot Sprockets, Gama Bomb, Paranoid Visions, Rogue Male, The Bonnevilles and Tarantella Falls.

Up to 60 bands will be performing at the festival with tickets available from www.nsxfestival.com