‘An Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ April 8th in Knockanore, Co. Waterford.

KGK hall in Knockanore, Co. Waterford will see a style extravaganza like never before on Friday, April 8th at 8pm.

This night will be brought to you by our own well-known, Paula Goulding.
Paula from Riverdance fame, ‘Dancing Thru’ The Ages’, RTE’s Celebrity Jigs n’ Reels and now Colour & Style expert with RTE is hosting this unique night in aid of KGK Hall and Leukaemia.

The evening is not quite a fashion show but a fashion event with a twist. There will be style sections where Paula will be explaining about different body-types, key tips and advice for dressing for your shape. Colours to suit and demonstrations on how dressing in your correct colours and styles can make such a difference.
“I want this night to be more informative for the audience so that by sitting back and enjoying the evening they can also pick up some really helpful tips.”

The entertainment line-up for the night makes the evening a coveted one. Vocalist Caroline Fraher will be lending her talents. British and All Ireland dance champions from the ‘On Your Toes Academy’, Clonmel will most certainly be a crowd pleaser. There will be excerpts from the hit show, ‘Dancing Thru The Ages’. To top it off the compere for the event is Gerard Byrne; aka Malachy from ‘Fair City’ and that’s just a flavour!

“When I called people about being involved in the night the response was overwhelming and so reassuring. We have such a good value system in this country and in our area. People are so supportive and helpful, it’s really been a joy organizing this event. I am so excited about our entertainment, the audience will be kept on their toes! I am also over the moon to have Gerard as our compere!”

 

The money raised from the night is going to KGK Hall and Leukaemia (Friends-of-Leukaemia-Patients, Cork).
“Unfortunately our family suffered loss recently to leukaemia so that among the obvious reasons of every charity being deserving is why I chose to raise much needed funds for leukaemia.
Also to give back to my community. They are so dedicated and have done absolute trojan work for our parish. The facility that we can now boast about, the KGK Hall is a testament to the Committee and community that put blood, sweat and tears into getting it from a dream to a reality.”

There will be top boutiques showcasing such as;  Sheenas – Dungarvan, Signet – Dungarvan, Touch of Class – Youghal, Bijou Bridal – Tramore and more from the surrounding areas.
This has all the makings of a spectacular night and something a little different.
“I think the night will be a real treat for the audience.”

‘A Unique Evening of Fashion, Style & Entertainment’ is on April 8th at 8pm in KGK Community Hall, Knockanore, Co. Waterford.
Tickets €15
For reservations or to book tickets call 087 6699095 / 024 97286

Tune in to Fair City on this Thursday night, September 3rd, to see Youghal’s own Brian Hogan make his debut in what we sincerely hope will be the start of a long and successful T.V. career for him.

Brian Hogan was born and reared in Youghal, the son of Noel and Assumpta Hogan.   He attended school in the local CBS and it was before leaving school that he got interested in acting.   However, he put his interest to one side and went about life in various different jobs and positions.   Then, when he was in his late 20’s he was asked if he would be interested in playing a small part in the John B Keane show, Many Young Men of 20, which was held in the Walter Raleigh, Youghal. Denise FitzGerald Reports  Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

Brian told the East Cork Journal that it was as if a light had come on his life when he played that part, and he knew that his future would have to be as an actor.   So started a range of different courses with the Gaiety School of Acting which took over two years, every day of which Brian enjoyed.   He attended interviews with the Everyman Theatre and in Dublin with the Fair City productions.  This led to film and TV courses, and ultimately an audition in 2008 for a part in Fair City.   Nothing came of this and Brian had almost given up hope when, out of the blue about a month ago, Brian received a phone call offering him a part in a scene of Fair City and telling him that no audition was necessary – he was through!     The excitement was intense and Brian was delighted to travel to Dublin for rehearsals.

Brian accounted his experiences to the East Cork Journal and said that when he walked into rehearsals on Monday last, he was greeted by the Director and Producer with a welcoming ‘hello’.   Sitting there reading through his part, he said he felt as if he knew every one of the actors personally, even though he was thinking of them in terms of their stage name and their character part in Fair City.   The friendship and welcome which they extended to him was amazing, and made him feel part of the show immediately.

Brian confided that his part is that of a character named Vince Matthews who, in Brian’s own words, “is a bit of a con man”.   This Vince guy meets Orla  (Sorcha Furlong) on a blind date in a pub and charms her to bits.   Then, rogue that he is, he deliberately spills wine on her dress and when Orla makes a dash to the Ladies to clean up, he robs her handbag!!   Nice one, Brian.
Tune in to Fair City on this Thursday night, September 3rd, to see Youghal’s own Brian Hogan make his debut in what we sincerely hope will be the start of a long and successful T.V. career for him.
Read more in this weeks edition of The East Cork Journal this wednesday 2nd Sept. 2009