Sarah Murphy of SM Pro Make-Up
Two local businesses have been shortlisted in the final five for the prestigious Irish Wedding Diary Awards.
Videographer Gerry Duffy has been nominated in the top five Wedding Videographers while make-up artist Sarah Murphy of SM Pro Make-Up has also been named in the top five for the Irish Make-Up Artist of the Year award.
People are asked to log on to www.irishweddingdiary.ie/awards to vote for both Gerry and Sarah to help ensure they land the overall prizes.
Alan Wilson and Jacqueline Cooling with their daughter. The couple have set up a campaign to try and get Gary Barlow to perform at their wedding next month
Two local brides are battling it out to have Take That front man Gary Barlow perform at their weddings in 2015.
The former X Factor judged announced via his Twitter page in recent days that he would perform at three weddings in 2015 and he has been inundated with requests from brides and grooms to be since then.
Amongst those hoping to catch the eye of the multi-platinum selling artists are local couples Jacqueline Cooling and Alan Wilson and Sarah Smyth and John Kenwright.
Jacqueline and Alan will be getting married in Ballymagarvey Village in Co Meath on February 27th and have launched a Twitter page to help their campaign. The couple have been sending various rewritten lyrics to Gary to help catch his eye and you can follow them here.
Sarah and John, who have featured on radio this morning, stand to benefit in more ways than one if Gary decides to perform on their big day in Bellingham Castle in August.
Local videographer Gerry Duffy has offered to do her wedding video for free if Gary turns up on the day and following his kind request The Wedding Guy has offered to plan it for free if Gary performs on the day.
Barlow has already chosen one lucky couple but will not be revealing who they are until after the event.
The late, great Tommy McConville
Details for the inaugural Tommy McConville Annual Golf Classic, scheduled for Ballymascanlon on Saturday June 7th, have been revealed.
The event will be a four person scramble, with entry €200 per team. This includes a meal in Ballymascanlon House Hotel afterwards.
For tee times contact David Neary on 085 7316873.
Greens and tees can also be sponsored at a cost of €50 each. Donations are also accepted via any committee member.
The committee for the event includes Dermot and Peter Keely, David Neary, Pat McGuirk, Des Denning, Gerry Duffy and Mickey Boyle.
A Facebook page has also been set up at www.facebook.com/TommyMacGolfClassic
Dundalk FC legend McConville passed away last October following a short illness.
Aoife and Roddy share a kiss at Bellingham Castle on Saturday. Picture: Gerry Duffy
Bellingham Castle hosted its first wedding since its revamp on Saturday when Aoife Kilpatrick and Roddy Webster celebrated their marriage in the stunning Bute Suite.
Ciara Carolan of the hotel has very kindly shared an image of the room below while local videographer Gerry Duffy shared some pictures of the happy couple on his Facebook page.
Aoife, from Dublin, and Roddy from Shorpshire in the UK, are said to have had a great day in Bellingham and they are sure to be the first of many couples to celebrate there in the months and years ahead.
Glasses awaiting the arrival of guests for the champagne reception at Bellingham Castle
The Bute Suite set up for the bridal party
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, two local wedding suppliers are offering you the chance to win a live recording of your proposal.
Videographer Gerry Duffy and photographer Paddy Clarke have teamed up to offer one lucky person the chance to capture the moment their partner says ‘yes’.
If you’re planning to pop the question on Valentine’s Day you can let Gerry know by emailing Valentines@GerryDuffy.ie
The lucky winner will have the proposal photographed by Paddy while Gerry will film it live. The value of this special moment being captured is €500.
The winner will be chosen on Thursday February 13th but everyone who enters and then gets engaged on Valentine’s Day will receive a free 10×8 Engagement Portrait from Paddy Clarke.
A Century Bar Reunion has been planned for Friday January 31st.
The event is being organised by Gerry Duffy, Paul Watters and Leo Cosgrove, with all ex-Centurions welcomed back on the night – especially those who drank there while the pub was run by Tony O’Kane.
Tony, who is well known in local soccer circles for his involvement with Dundalk and Glenmuir football clubs, ran the iconic Roden Place pub for a number of years before selling up in 2001.
All are welcome to attend on the night, with proceedings getting underway at 8.30pm. As well as a great night’s craic there will be finger food and music, as well as plenty of reminiscing and catching up.
Tony and Dympna O’Kane behind the Century Bar during their years running the pub
Thanks to local videographer Gerry Duffy for sharing this superb shot of three men sitting on the upper levels of the Clermont Arms in Blackrock as waves crashed onto the Main Street.
Gerry said: “What was the special in the Clermont Arms this evening? This brilliant pic was captured today during the floods along Main Street, Blackrock.
“We hope the 2 lads landed something after all their hard efforts!
“We sincerely hope that the businesses along the sea front didn’t suffer too much damage…”
Congratulations to local couple Maria Bowman and Martin Kane, who tied the knot recently in St Patrick’s Church in Dundalk. The happy couple then stopped off at Fitzpatrick’s to add a bit of Halloween flair to their big day by posing with some of the ghoulish creatures at Rockmarshall.
May they have a lifetime of happiness together.
Pictures courtesy of Gerry Duffy (gerryduffy.ie)
Local photographer Paddy Clarke will be hosting a private and intimate wedding showcase in his studio in Jocelyn Street on Sunday October 20th.
The free event, which is limited to 10 couples, will feature six of the county’s leading wedding suppliers including Paddy, Dixon’s Cars, Gerry Duffy Video and Tony McDonnell Menswear, The Home Bakery and Glitz Décor.
The day gets underway at 2pm and free wine and refreshments will be served on the day.
For further details call 042-9335746 or fill out the form here.
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