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Galway Advertiser

April 22 2004

TALK O' THE TOWN
COMPILED BY JULIE TIERNEY
jtierney@galwayadvertiser.ie

How to get Win tickets a head in the to Glasgow locals
One of the ways to get your name known in an election is to make sure your head is on a poster, on leaflets, in the papers, and right in front of people when you knock on their door. However it seems that Dep Padraic McCormack has a secret formula to bypass all this hassle, and he should know, he's fought enough elections. At Monday's city council meeting, Ald Catherine Connolly asked him if he had any advice for her in her upcoming canvass of the South Ward? "Keep your head down," was Dep McCormack's reply. - KA

Caption Corner

Its not everyday I am invited to lunch in Glasgow, so when Galway Airport as me to join them for a midday meal in one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe on Monday, I jumped at the opportunity. The jaunt was a treat to launch the new direct flight from Galway Airport to Glasgow with British Airways commencing on May 2. The service is going to be a huge boost to Celtic footie fans in the West of Ireland who can reach Park Head in about an hour and a half. The flight is only an hour and 10 minutes and the stadium is only about 10 -15 minutes from the airport. Glasgow is also known as the best shopping destination in the United Kingdom, outside London. Unfortunately we didn't stay long enough to test that one out. But you can along with a friend, as Galway Airport is kindly giving one Talk o' the Town reader the opportunity to win two return tickets from Galway to Glasgow. To be in with a chance simply answer the following question: What airline is operating the direct Galway/Glasgow air service? Send your answer along with your name, address, and contact telephone number to Glasgow competition, Galway Advertiser, 41/42 Eyre Square, Galway. Closing date for completed entry forms, Monday, April 26. Reservations can be made with your local travel agent, at www.ba.com or by phoning 1800 491 492.

Pictured at Celtic Park for the Glasgow launch of the Galway/Glasgow British Airways service operated by Loganair, which begins on Sunday May 2 were (sitting) Scott Grier, chairman of Loganair; Tavish Scott, Scottish Deputy Finance Minister; and Minister of State Frank Fahey TD. Photograph by Aengus McMahon.

Win a fantastic 2,000 mother of the bride makeover
Lots of entries (most of them rude) for our competition last week, (see pic below) but the winning one was that sent in by John Dunne, Aisling, Glengowla West, Oughterard who said Enda Kenny was saying "...and that was before the Viagra." Others which nearly made it included "Deasy's spliff was this big"; "I'm about this far from being Taoiseach," and "You can trust me this far." For his effort, John Dunne wins a 20 book token for Charlie Byrne's Bookshop. This week, (see pic above) can you tell us what David and Victoria Beckham were whispering to each other as they made their way into a party in London on Monday night. Entries to Caption Corner, Galway Advertiser, Eyre Square, Galway or by email to
jtierney@galwayadvertiser.ie

The winning caption wins a 20 book token for Charlie Byrne's Bookshop. -- DV

Brides to be, would you like to treat your mum to a night of fashion, fun, pampering, and the opportunity to win a fantastic makeover before your big day? To celebrate its new bridal partner, McElhinneys of Donegal, Blossom Hill Catwalks has got together with the Galway Advertiser to offer the ultimate mother of the bride the chance to win a makeover valued more than 2,000. Now in its third year, Blossom Hill Catwalks is Ireland's only national series of fashion and beauty escapes. To date some 12,000 women all over Ireland have experienced Blossom Hill Catwalks first hand and May will offer a further 3,000 women the opportunity to experience the ultimate escape. The event is taking place in 10 venues around the country next month including the Radisson SAS Hotel Galway on May 26. The evening begins with a champagne & Blossom Hill wine reception, during which there will be a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle exhibition where teams of experts are on hand to give girls advice on the latest trends and fashions. A sumptuous dinner will be served with Blossom Hill wines after which one of the highlights of the evening takes place, the Blossom Hill Catwalks fashion show. On the catwalk will be the award winning creations from the Persil Fashion Awards, bridal wear from McElhinneys of Donegal, male fashion with Louis Copeland, the spring/summer collection from Steilmann, and the grand finale each night -- eight exclusive designs from Ireland's top couture designers including Synan O'Mahony, Patric Casey, Deborah Veale, and Cathy de Stafford. The show will also feature the latest collections from Galway's leading boutiques and designers.

Competition
Our lucky winner will win a complete makeover valued more than 2,000 to take place in May in the run up to her daughter's big day (wedding can be any date this year). She will get an outfit in McElhinneys of Donegal to the value of 700, beautiful D&G watch, hairstyling with Toni & Guy, cosmetic makeover plus products from Shiseido, Fake Bake tanning session, one night bed & breakfast plus one dinner for two people sharing at a leading Donegal hotel, and two tickets to Blossom Hill Catwalks at The Radisson SAS Hotel in Galway so she can show off her new look. In order to be in with a chance to win this fantastic prize for your mum, write to Talk o' the Town and tell us why your she deserves it. The best story wins! Stories must be submitted by Monday May 3 and your mum must be available to travel to Donegal the weekend before the Blossom Hill Catwalks event in Galway. Tickets for this unique evening go on sale through a Lo call number 1890 470 270 or website www.catwalks.ie. The cost is 80 per person and there are special discounts available for group bookings and also corporate packages available.

`...and that was before the Viagra.'