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HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY
Actress Glenn Close visits Dublin
GOING COASTAL
How to weekend in the Hamptons
THE KINGDOM OF KERRY
By bike, car or on foot
PLUS Colm Tibn on
Listowel Writers Week
BOHEMIAN BERLIN
Writer John Butler on
the hipsters city
INSIDERS VERONA
Where to shop, sleep and sightsee
48 HOURS IN STOCKHOLM
Explore the coolest city in
Northern Europe
COMPLIMENTARY COPY
Cup
Fever
Meet rugby star
Jonny Sexton
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28 ITS A KNOCKOUT! Its
rugby season, Dave Robbins
interviews some of the men
(and women) behind the
Heineken Cup
40 A CLOSE CALL Multi-award-
winning actress Glenn Close
tells Tony Clayton-Lea about
breaking the mould and Irish-
ising Albert Nobbs
46 THE KERRY WAY Pl
Conghaile gets into his
stride in County Kerry
56 SUMMER LIVING New
Yorker Julie Schwietert
Collazo on how to village
hop and people-watch in The
Hamptons
64 THE BEAUTY OF BERLIN Irish
writer John Butler visits one of his
favourite cities
85 AIRSPACE The nal extract of writer
Joseph OConnors poem celebrating
Aer Linguss 75th anniversary
Contents April/May
NEWS
04 ARRIVALS We meet Aer Lingus
passengers in Dublin Airports T2
07 NEWS DIARY Must sees: Dates
to note in April and May
08 NEWS HAPPENINGS
Its 100 years since the Titanic
went down: Victoria White
on commemorative events around
the country
10 NEWS HOTEL Get ve star
treatment at our selection of
luxury hotels
12 NEWS RESTAURANTS
Serving up the latest in foodie
news
14 NEWS PLACES Aoife ORiordan
hunts out Dublins foodie hotspots
16 NEWS SHOPPING Gadgets to
Go: Sive OBrien spills the beans
on kiddie-friendly must-haves
18 NEWS PEOPLE My Travel Tips
celebrated Irish composer Gerald
Barry on his favourite places
20 NEWS PEOPLE Whats in my
Suitcase lmdirector Dearbhla
Walsh on her travel necessities;
plus Easter events in Europe
22 NEWS BUSINESS O to the Big
Apple? Architect Maxim Laroussi
has advice for the business
traveller; and the ve best spots
in Brussels
24 NEWS BEAUTY TOGO
Summers coming! Liz Dwyer goes
light on foundation
26 NEWS BOOKS Shelf Life:
Bridget Hourican gives us the low
down on the latest reads
REGULARS
77 AN INSIDERS GUIDE TO
VERONA Mark Weston tells us
where to go in Romeo and Juliets
fair city
82 48 HOURS: INSTOCKHOLM
Discover Stockholms gems with
Philip OConnor
89 AERLINGUS INFLIGHT Movies,
music and more inight information
to keep you entertained
112 TRIP OF A LIFETIME Aer Lingus
cabin crew Lynsey Glasgow
on her trip to Zambia to see
UNICEFs life-changing work
64
46
The view
from Kerry
Berlins
best
40
Glenn Close in
Albert Nobbs
56
Weekend in
the Hamptons
16
Its childs
play
EDITORIAL
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Contributors
John Butler is a fan of short-term
sublets in large cities and hes not
entirely sure where he lives, apart
from Seat 6a on various Aer Lingus
fights. As a writer, Im unhealthily
obsessed with the idea of city-as-
character. My frst novel is set in San
Francisco, and I fnd the personality
of Berlin even more complex and
beguiling. My piece [see page 64] is a
primer, but heres a thought: if youre
looking to fnd a city, more often than
not, the best thing to do is get lost.
After a long stint as an editor with the Irish
Independent, David Robbins left to embark
on what he describes as a portfolio career.
Nowadays, he writes a weekly column for the
Independent, teaches journalism at Dublin
City University and looks after his six-year-old
daughter. As a former rugby player for Bective
Rangers RFC and a Leinster fan of long-standing,
interviewing rugby people for Caras feature on
the Heineken Cup, see page 28, was a dream
assignment. I even got to run out of the tunnel at
the Aviva Stadium, he says.
Julie Schwietert Collazo is a New York-based travel, culture, and
food writer whose work has been featured inNational Geographic
Traveler, Budget Travel andScientifc American. She has also
written for BBC/Lonely Planet and Fodors guide books. For her
feature on weekending on Long Island for Cara, see page 56, she
packed up her husband, photographer Francisco Collazo, and
their 2.5 year-old-daughter for a road trip. Most of my work tends
to be far from home, she says, so it was nice to work closer for a
change, and I discovered just as much of interest in Long Island as I
do on my regular beat in Latin America.
ON THE COVER
Jonny Sexton photographed by
Trevor Hart at the Aviva Stadium.
Make-up by Jane Gribbin.
Arrivals
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Au pairs, backpackers, weekenders and long stay
visitors, Cara magazine met them all at Dublin
Airports T2. Photographs by Anthony Woods.
Student FERENC FOLDESI arrives
in Dublin for the rst time. He plans to
stay for the weekend before heading
back to college in Berlin.
MARKGRUNTGES, left, and
CLESMAR LAYSER, right, are in Dublin for
the rst time for a guys weekend.
Thrillseeker JOE WYNN
is in Dublin to rendezvous
with his girlfriend before
embarking on a snow
boarding trip.
CHARLIE
ELLINGTON is in
Dublin for a week to
visit his girlfriends
family. The couple
met in Greece but
currently live in
France.
Londoner SAM
UNDERWOOD is
making a quick stop
in Dublin before
heading to the Big
Apple where he
works as an actor.
Friends HELIA
NEMATOLLAHI, left,
and MERLE REMY,
right, fromGermany
plan to spend three
months au pairing
in Ireland before
continuing their travels.
Student LINH NGUYEN from
Barcelona has come to Ireland to
study at UCD.
JOHANNA
RIVIRE has
own in from
Paris and is on
her way to Cork
to visit family
and friends.
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Whats happening dates for your diary
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Festival of Fools, Belfast
If you need a laugh, make
a beeline for Belast in
May where the Festival of
Fools hits the streets with
guaranteed thigh-slapping
tomfoolery and play-acting.
Street theatre performances
(see Mooky Cornish, right)
take place all over Belfast
city centre and Cathedral
quarter. Free to attend but
donations welcomed. Runs
May 3-7, around Belfast;
foolsfestival.com
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Franco Irish Literary Festival,
Dublin
Catch some of our biggest literary
names at this cultural feast. Whether
its Nobel prizewinner Seamus Heaney
you want to hear, new generation
novelists Belinda McKeon, Claire
Keegan or Kevin Barry, or cross
cultural debates with renowned French
writers, its all here. For free! Runs
April 20-22, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2;
francoirishliteraryfestival.com
4
Dublin International Piano
Competition
A chance to hear some of the worlds
best young pianists play as the
25th year of this highly regarded
competition kicks of. The frst two
rounds are held in the RDS, with 60
talented performers whittled down to
twelve semi-fnalists. The grand fnale
is May 13, National Concert Hall. For
details see rds.ie and nch.ie.
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Cannes FilmFestival, France
If youre not in the movie business,
you can still soak up the atmosphere
of the red carpet, the Promenade des
Anglais, the A-listers and catch some
of the glamour with nightly Cinema
de la Plage screenings on the beach
across from the Majestic. Pack a
picnic. From May 16-27 See festival-
cannes.fr for listings.
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rHs Chelsea Flower show, London
Whet your appetite for Bloom in the
Phoenix Park, Dublin, with a visit to the
Chelsea Flower Show, the place to bag
inspiration and seedlings. Tickets from
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April/May
21
All Humans Do, Sligo
Fresh from its New York showing, All Humans Do, a
cutting-edge show of contemporary Irish artists, comes
to The Model, in Sligo. For an update on the thriving
Irish art scene Rhona Byrne (see Its all up in the air,
left), Fergus Feehily and others this is well worth a
visit. Runs April 21 to June 28. themodel.ie.
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Centenary commemorations of the
sinking of the Titanic remember the
dreams behind the tragedy,
reports Victoria White.
Robin Ballard, who discovered the
wreck of the Titanic, her mighty
stacks pointing upwards, in 1985.
Te saddest connection we
have with Titanic is that 78 Irish
emigrants died, their chances
of survival greatly reduced by
travelling in steerage. Te parish
of Addergoole in Co Mayo has the
doubtful honour of having lost
eleven of its residents on the liner.
New stained-glass windows
will be dedicated to them in St
Patricks Church, Lahardane, on
April 15. One shows sisters Mary
and Catherine Bourke refusing to
leave husband and brother and get
into a lifeboat, a scene that was
remembered by survivor Annie
Kate Kelly. After Mass, Taoiseach
Enda Kenny will ofcially open
the Mayo Memorial Titanic Park
in Addergoole.
The emigrants made their way
to Cobh, a beautiful town tinged
with the sadness of emigration,
including the Titanic disaster.
But the other half of Cobhs
story is its past greatness as one
of the most important ports of
the mighty British Empire, and
a year-long events programme,
Titanic 100, is set to bring back
the towns glory days.
S
he was the biggest,
brightest liner ever to
cut the ocean wave and
she sank on her maiden
voyage drowning 1,500
people. Te story of the Titanic
has all the qualities of myth. It
seems to tell so many stories, to
herald the First World War, to
expose class divisions, to question
the rampant capitalism that had
launched it.
Te ship was born in Belfast
and her last port of call was
Queenstown, now Cobh, in
Co Cork. Te centenary of the
Titanic disaster on April 15 this
year ofers an opportunity to
revisit these stories that has been
enthusiastically grasped all over the
country.
In Belfast, the centenary is a
chance to rework a difcult chapter.
We were proud of this ship, says
Belfast journalist Susie Millar,
whose great-grandfather worked at
Harland and Wolf and went down
with the ship. Tere was a sense
that our pride was being punished
in some way.
Millar, who runs her own
personalised Titanic tours
(titanictours-belfast.co.uk) says the
sense of shame was intensifed by
instilled Presbyterianism at the
Protestant shipyard. But it wasnt
there that the mistakes which
caused the disaster were made. It
is clear that corporate greed was
behind it.
Te loss of three years of world-
class Belfast craftsmanship has
been left out of the story until
now. But a new Titanic rises above
Belfast in two great curves that
echo the hull of the mighty ship.
It is clad with 3,000 aluminium
panels, 2,000 of them unique, like
crystals on an iceberg.
Te iconic building houses
an audacious efort to recreate
the world of the Titanic. Te
visitor will be able to face the
massive gantry that was built for
the construction of the Titanic
and her sister ship, the Olympic.
Painstaking reconstructions of the
ships interior, from the frst-class
cabins to the engine rooms to the
fabulous, sweeping staircase have
been made.
Perhaps the most interesting
part of the Titanic Belfast
experience will be the Ocean
Exploration Centre, which will
use technology to explore beneath
the sea. It features live links with
the exploration vessel used by Dr
Adatewith
Destiny
Titanic
achievement the
launch of the
iconic Titanic
Building in Belfast
marks the start
of countrywide
commemorations
of the loss
of the liner.
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titanic belfast makes a dramatic
entrance. the history and stories of
the boat and the city are explored
theatrically at the venue with:
Dan gordons The BoaT FacTory
(April 2-5), Jimmy Mc Aleaveys TiTans
(April 8-11) and an outdoor spectacle
fromgermany, TheaTerTiTanick
(April 15). belfasts grand opera house
hosts TiTanTic- The Musical, left,
a unique re-enactment of the ships
sinking. (April 10-14; goh.co.uk)
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the parish of Addergoole, Co
Mayo, was home to 11 of the 70
irish people who died on the
Titanic. Fourteen set out from
Addergoole but three survived. Mayo
TiTanicculTural Week (April
8-15) includes the re-enactment of the
emigrants journey to Castlebar and
the tolling of the bell of st Patricks
Church, Lahardane, exactly 100 years
from the moment the iceberg struck
the ship. (mayo-titanic.com)
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Cobh, Co Cork, Titanics last
port of call, is hosting special
events all year, including an
escape from spike island
triathlon challenge in August and a
titanic rowing Challenge, a charity
fundraiser that runs over four days.
TiTanic cenTenary Week runs
from April 9 -15 and includes four
Titanic-themed outdoor concerts,
with artists including Riverdance
composer bill Whelan. (titanic100.ie)
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flm La Belle et la Bte, and partly by the hotels
chic urban surrounds. The result? A resting
place with all the grandeur and eccentricities of
romantic French design plus the joys of modern
metropolitan life. Chef Sam Talbots Imperial No.
9 restaurant draws the smart crowd for cocktails
and a plate of sustainable seafood, while the fact
that the shopping is superb means this a great
stay for guests on a weekend bargain spree.
iPads await guests in every room, as do iPod
docking stations and HD fatscreens. Rooms from
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Just north of Sicily, the tiny volcanic island of
Vulcano is the southernmost of the Aeolian
Islands. At a neat 21sq kilometres, the island is
unspoiled and completely idyllic. Sitting right on
the coast, the Therasia Resort, which reopens in
May, boasts views of all the islands. In homage
to its surroundings, only local materials have
been used to restore the hotel molten rock
from Mount Etna, Sicilian terracotta and cedar
and olive wood. The hotel itself is minimally
decorated each room is basic but comfortable
and in the Mediterranean style with majolica
or wrought-iron beds. But the highlight is two
infnity pools with superb views of Sicily and
plenty of loungers for guests to soak up the sun.
Rooms from 221. Vulcano; 0039 098 525 55;
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surroundings with lakeside walks
and two championship golf courses
(World Number 1 golfer Rory McIlroy
is lough Ernes touring professional).
The Resort itself is a modern-built,
baronial style complex, with lodges
on the grounds. But for all that, its a
beautifully-designed spot, with deep
carpets and soft sofas, blazing fres
and comfortable armchairs. The sort
of place to sprawl with the papers
on a Sunday afternoon, enjoying
the umpteen varieties of tea and
cakes on ofer. Rooms from 110
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Fermanagh, 048 6632 3230;
lougherneresort.com.
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Perhaps it is its proximity to Platform9R, but for whimsical high
Victorian ambience (with a modern twist), it would be hard to fnd
a better place to stay than the newfve-star Marriott hotel at St
Pancras. A 250 million, seven-year restoration programme has
transformed Sir Gilbert Scotts once-condemned neo-Gothic
masterpiece into a luxury hotel. Fromthe grand double staircase
to the trendy Booking ofce bar where you can swig draft beers
and Dickensian punches frompewter tankards, every last detail
is picture perfect. Rooms in the chamber suites have triple-height
ceilings and views through the back of the gigantic olympic
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incredibly quiet. An ideal hub for anyone with children to visit at
lSE or university of london, research to do at the British library
or business in North london. Dont miss the in-house Marcus
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KOYA, LONDON
In deepest Soho, Koya specialises in the
understated. Achalk board discloses daily-
changing specials such as tofu dumplings in
turnip broth and deep-fried wild garlic. Pale
wooden tables and benches give an uncrowded
elegance until the lunchtime and evening service
bring noise and colour. This is, after all, still
one of Londons most bohemian and eclectic
quarters. The menu is unapologetically simple.
Noodles: cold udon in hot broth; hot udon in
hot broth. Favourite combos include mushroom
and walnut miso, and heartier pork miso, all in
deep, steaming ceramic bowls. Theres beauty
in simplicity and Koya is winning admirers. But
be warned, they dont take bookings. 49 Frith
Street, London, 0044 207 434 4463; koya.co.uk.
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JACKs wiFe FreDA, NewYOrK
Into the perpetually cool Soho neighborhood
comes Jacks Wife Freda, an exciting new
watering hole from husband and wife team Dean
and maya Jankelowitz. The couple met and
worked under the tutelage of Keith mcNally in
the renowned Balthazar. Now, their hospitable
hangout serves culinary expertise alongside
their winning personalities and the under-stated
results have proved to be something of a hit.
Dont expect architectural food, this is low-key,
kitchen supper stuf like pasta with garlic and
fresh chilli or the signature Jacks burger with
grilled tomato and fried onions. Its the kind
of dining thats easy, to the point and wholly
satisfying. When the sweltering New york
summer starts, opt for the thirst-quenching
cantaloup juice with crushed ice. 224 Lafayette
Street, 001 212 510 8550; jackswifefreda.com.
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Bijou and perfectly formed, Ian Keegans intimate
new wine bar Isabels on Baggot Street is tucked
away in the former basement home of Lecrivain.
The simple pared-back design of exposed brick,
old stone and wine crates means the focus is on
the food and wine, which are excellent. owner
of winesdirect.ie, Keegan ofers an interesting
selection of wines by the glass. When we visited,
we found service haphazard but head chef Niall
oSullivans confdent cooking more than made up
for it. my starter of vegetable salad with organic
carrot, quinoa, harissa and carrot yoghurt, was
delicious. We tucked into a main of pan-fried
scallops with sweetcorn pure, black olive polenta
and crispy double smoked bacon and proclaimed
the dish very good indeed and headed of into
the night happy and replete. 112 Baggot Street
Lower, Dublin 2, 01 661 9000; facebook.com/
isabelsdublin.
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eigHt BAr AND restAurANt, gALwAY
eight Bar and restaurant in Galway is steadily
proving popular with both locals and out-
of-towners and come the summer, with the
arrival of the Volvo ocean yacht race, this
dockside spot will be teeming. From the
outside the restaurant is unassuming a chalk
board and beer sign are the only indicators
that inside some of the tastiest grub in the
country is being served up. The interior is
equally unfussy with an unsophisticated
painted concrete floor and a mismatch of
wooden furniture. The beauty of Bar eight (as
its known to the locals) is its seasonal menu,
much of which is organic, most of it local and
all of it at recession-friendly prices. Try the
roast pumpkin stuffed with organic lentils and
Bluebell Falls goats cheese (from ennis). Dock
road, Galway City, 091 565 111; eight.ie.
Food File
Fresh places to eat in Dublin, Galway, New York and London.
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D
espite the doom and
gloom of Irelands
more straitened times,
Dublins restaurateurs
have been busy giving
the capitals dining scene a new
lease of life, which is arguably more
interesting than during the years of
plenty. Te defning characteristics
of the eateries bucking the trend are
good food, individuality and value
for money.
Te fast-talking Joe Macken
is currently one of the citys most
prolifc restaurateurs, proving himself
a master at capturing the zeitgeist.
His pop up-to-permanent restaurant
Crackbird (crackbird.joburger.ie) was
an instant hit, serving a gourmet
version of the fast-food favourite,
fried chicken. Te aptly named
Skinfint (skinfint.joeburger.ie) in
Temple Bar followed late last year,
with its refned versions of grilled
pizzas with toppings like pulled pork,
fennel and mascarpone cheese.
Mackens newest buzzworthy
venture is Bear (bear.joeburger.ie),
which he opened in partnership
with Irish rugby star Jamie Heaslip.
Less fashionable cuts of meat are
championed in this quirky, sparsely
decorated space with bare light
fttings dangling above diners heads.
Macken believes that before the crash,
sky-high rents meant most would-be
restaurateurs found it hard to realise
their vision.
Tis is echoed by John Farrell,
proprietor of what is currently one
of the citys hottest new tables, 777
(777.ie). Farrell opened his frst solo
venture, Dillingers (dillingers.ie), in
Ranelagh, in 2009 in a site vacated
by a Michelin-starred restaurant. I
would never have been able to do
that before the recession, it would
have cost too much, Farrell says.
Tere were lots of people working in
other restaurants during the boom
DiningwithaDifference
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Bibis in Portabello,
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do diferent things.
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what has breathed new life into L
Mulligan Grocer (lmulligangrocer.
com), a characterful old-style Dublin
pub that has been in existence since
the 1780s. It was about to go the
same way as an increasing number
of boarded-up public houses, until
Australian-born Seaneen Sullivan
and her two partners, Colin Hession
and Michael Foggarty, reopened its
doors in July 2010.
Mulligans new proprietors
kept all its olde worlde charm and
complemented it with a carefully
conceived menu and a vast range of
craft beers and whiskies. Te three
of us have travelled a good bit and
wanted to own somewhere we would
like to go, with good food and drink,
she says. With Mulligans doing a
brisk trade most nights, the trio has
just reopened another historic pub, J
Kavanagh on Dorset Street.
Ronan Ryan had a ringside seat
during the height of the countrys
spendathon, running several
fashionable restaurants before it all
came crashing down. Its the old
case of necessity being the mother of
invention, he says of his new venture,
Bite, a pop-up restaurant opening
later this spring on South Frederick
Street, with a bar and music late into
the night. Its cheap and cheerful
and the opposite of what we did
before, he says. So for diners at least,
the lingering economic storm clouds
have a palatable silver lining.
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Best for authenticity an ofshoot of the frst Juniors
caf set up by brothers Paul and barry mcnerney
around the corner, Paulies Pizza is always packed
out. It serves authentic neapolitan-style pizzas, using
slow, proved dough, DoP mozzarella and san marzano
tomatoes cooked in a wood-fred pizza oven. 58 Upper
grand Canal street, Dublin 4, 01 664 3658; juniors.ie.
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taquitos, ceviche and braised beef short ribs are
just a few of the sophisticated interpretations
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inspired cocktails. 7 Castle house, south great
georges street, Dublin 2, 01 425 4052; 777.ie.
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sisters Petria and maisha Lenehan, set in a red-
brick house on a quiet street in Portobello. those who
do can enjoy the likes of toasted hamand gubbeen
cheese sandwiches and to-die-for peanut brownies.
emorville avenue, Dublin 8, 01 454 7421; bibis.ie.
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The composer talks to Suzie Coen about the places he
is drawn to for music and travel.
IN EUROPE, MY
FAVOURITE MUSIC
FESTIVAL IS The
Aldeburgh Festival in
England. Expect to enjoy
great concerts in a classic
British seaside town, made
all the more special by the
hypnotic sound of the sea
and the beautiful rolling
fenland.
MY FAVOURITE US
MUSIC FESTIVAL IS ...
The Ojai Music Festival in
northern California. Its a
haunting valley north of
Los Angeles. It served as
Shangri-La in Frank Capras
lm, Lost Horizon. Greta
Garbo used to visit
there a lot, so Im in
good company.
FOR MUSIC AT
HOME I LIKE TO
GO TO The
Willie Clancy
Summer School in Co
Clare. Its wonderful to
hear and see passionate
musicians in every pub who
are addicted to their craft.
WHEN I TRAVEL
I love to watch movies,
read magazines or
preferably snooze behind
a comfy eye mask. I like to
pretend to myself that Im
sleeping in my own bed.
I LIKE TO HOLIDAY IN
... Venice. I even lived
there for a winter season,
amidst extreme ooding
and snow storms.
Nowadays, I usually stay
with a friend on the
Giudecca opposite the
main island. One of the
outer islands, Torcello,
reminds me of the slob
lands in the River Fergus in
Clare where I grew up. I
nd that, often, theres a
dark mood in Venice, but it
ts into the dream state Im
in when Im there.
WHEN IN EUROPE I
LIKE TO STOP IN ... Paris.
A friend of mine has a room
in the Rue Forge Royale
near the Bastille so I
sometimes go there. You
should only have friends
who have places!
MYFAVOURITE
AIRPORT IS Key West,
Florida. Its like Casablanca
and Sunset Boulevard in one
Time for my close-up
Gloria Swanson territory.
Everything thrills me there
from the dusty streets and
the heat and the cool bars
to the fact that Tennessee
Williams lived there.
INTHE US, I LOVE ... Los
Angeles. Ive had two operas
performed there and always
stay in West Hollywood, a
neighbourhood I love. LA is
a place where many of the
leading European artists
ed to during World War
Two: people like Stravinsky,
Thomas Mann and others.
My great friend, Betty
Freeman, lived there. Shes
the Beverly Hills Housewife
in David Hockneys painting
of that name.
MY FAVOURITE PLACE
IN IRELAND I love
where I live in Dublin. Its
on Arbour Hill, which is
handy for everywhere Im
ve minutes by bicycle
from OConnell Bridge. I
also have a house in Fanore
across from the Aran
Islands in Clare and go
there quite a bit. Time
expands there. You can
be there for one night and
it seems like three in a
good way!
Clare-born Gerald Barry, one of the most innovative of contemporary
composers, has an impressive roll-call of creations in a career spanning three
decades. Firmly established on the world circuit, his music has been performed
by orchestras ranging from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to Irelands RTE
NSO and the New World Symphony in Miami to the Kirov in St Petersburg.
And his operas have been staged in Paris, Amsterdam, London, New York, Los
Angeles, Miami, Dublin and Berlin. Barrys current focus is the European
premire of his ffth opera, Te Importance of Being Earnest, which will be
performed at the Barbican Hall in London on April 26 and at the Symphony
Hall in Birmingham on April 28. Ten its on to a new piano concerto for the
Musica Viva Festival in Munich in 2013, and a new production of his opera,
Te Triumph of Beauty and Deceit, in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2013, as part of its
renowned Handel Festival. What better man, then, to share his favourite places
at home and abroad.
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Le Printemps de Bourges Paris
April 24-29 Each spring, thousands
ock to Bourges to Europes most
eclectic music festival. Set over ve days,
more than 200 artists performon 13
stages throughout the city. Check out
the velvety sounds of Greys Anatomy
favourite, Charlie Winston, left, on
April 26 at Le Phnix. Tickets from32;
Le Phnix, Rives de lAuron, Bourges;
printemps-bourges.com
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West Cork Chamber Festival
Bantry House, Cork June
29 to July 7 Pin back your ears
for nine days of music, with over a
hundred concerts including Aaron
Coplands song-cycle, 12 Poems of
Emily Dickinson, Faurs Piano Quartet
in C minor, Schuberts Death and
the Maiden and Mozarts quintet for
piano and winds. Contact 027 52788;
westcorkmusic.ie
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Dublin City Soul Festival
Merrion Square May 24-27
The folks behind this city festival
know the way to our hearts. This low-
key annual fest is where good music
meets good food and is a wonderfully
mellow family day out. International
stars and national treasures provide
entertainment while you picnic from
foodie vans stued with gourmet
takeaways. dublincitysoulfestival.ie
Gerald Barry
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Easter Story Telling, London April
8 Kew Gardens is a magical spot at
the best of times, but this Easter,
a small Chinese folly, aptly named
The Temple of Imagination, above,
is the unusual setting for a group of
storytellers. Easter Sunday sees a
host of local story spinners share
tales of everything from the history
of chocolate to old Mayan myths. The
drop-in groups are free to all park
visitors. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
Richmond, Surrey; kew.org
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Handels Messiah London,
April 6 The Royal Choral
Societys performance of
Handels Messiah has been an integral
part of the UKs choral tradition for
over a century. Now in its 134th year,
the performance is conducted by
Richard Cooke and features soprano
Mary Bevan and mezzo soprano
Wendy Dawn Thompson. Expect
the roof to be raised. Tickets from
13. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
Gore, London, 0044 207 589 82 12;
royalchoralsociety.co.uk
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1916 Rising walking tour,
Dublin If you feel like taking
a walk on the rebellious side,
the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour is
the choice for you. History mixes
with humour in this passionate and
mentally nourishing tour of the fair
city all hosted by award-winning tour
guide and author, Lorcan Collins.
Expect blood, sweat and tears of
laughter. Tickets 12. Tours start at
The International Bar on Wicklow
Street, Dublin at 11.30am, Monday to
Saturday, and 1pm on Sundays; 086
858 3847; 1916rising.com
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Easter Event Rome, April 6
Just outside Rome in the region
of Abruzzo, the small town of
Chieti is home to Italys oldest Good
Friday procession. Local men and
children dressed in the colours of
the parish, complete the Stations of
the Cross. The torch-lit procession is
accompanied by a choir. The highlight
is a rendition of Miserere performed by
some 150 violinists; italy-tourism.info.
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EVENTS
Dearbhla Walsh
To say that director Dearbhla Walsh is a frequent fier
is an understatement. Based in Dublin, the Sligo-born
directors work takes her all over Britain, Europe and
North America. Her list of credits include critically
acclaimed TV dramas such as Channel 4s Shameless
and BBCs Public Enemies and the BBCs mini-series
Little Dorrit (for which she received an Emmy). Tis
month, shes packing her streamlined suitcase to
head of to Prague and Rome to shoot the second
series of the European production of Borgia. All that
commuting hasnt dimmed her love of travel. She is
planning an eco safari in Kenya this year, followed
by a week in Zanzibar, while any spare time in Ireland will be
spent with friends in her much-loved mobile home in Brittas, Co Wicklow. Suzie Coen
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Our clients, from Google to Alcatel Lucent, from TM Forum to the International
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NEWS BUSINESS TRAVEL
Where to eat, sleep and do business in NewYork and Brussels? Lisa Hughes reports.
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HILTON BRUSSELS Just ve minutes
walk from the World Trade Centre,
the Hilton Brussels oers four sunlit
meeting rooms, has wi throughout
and oers two business centres with
everything from photocopiers to a courier
service. (Place Rogier 20, 0032 2203 3125,
hilton.co.uk/brusselscity)
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ALOFT BRUSSELS SHUMAN In the
heart of the European quarter, Aloft
Shuman is across the street from
the Council and a ve-minute walk from
Parliament, making it the top choice for
doing business in the EU. The hotel mixes
work and play by having DJs, happy hours
and signature cocktails at its trendy W xyz
bar. (Place Jean Rey, 0032 2800 0888,
aloftbrussels.com)
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BEMANOS Frequently voted
the trendiest hotel in Brussels ,
BeManos is only a ten-minute walk
from the Gare Midi station (the hotel
oers a free shuttle bus back and forth)
and manages to combine arty design with
home comforts. (23 Square de laviation,
0032 2520 6565, bemanos.com)
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GRESHAMBELSONHOTEL
Comes recommended as
somewhere aordable and close to
the airport. Just a few minutes away from
the NATO headquarters, the hotel oers
complimentary transport to and from the
airport and to the nearby business parks.
(Hotel Brussels, Avenue des Anciens
Combattants - Oudstrijderslaan 1, 0032
2708 3100, gresham-hotels-brussels.com)
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PROGRESSHOTEL This four-star
hotel, below, is close to business and
nancial districts and oers a modern
business centre where guests can hold
meetings or conferences. (9 Rue du Progress,
0032 2205 17 00, progresshotel.be)
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BESTBUSINESS
HOTELSINBRUSSELS
MAXIMLAROUSSI
The Irish-based director of
Architecture Republic travels
to New York every three
weeks, where the company
has just finished designing
Orla Kielys first flagship
store in SoHo.
Best memory
Arriving in
Manhattan in the early
morning, during what
photographers call the
golden hour and the whole
city skyline is wrapped in
a magical gown of orange,
red, purple and yellow.
Best spot for business
meetings Bryant Park
(bryantpark.org), behind the
New York Public Library.
Very easy to nd and it has
a great cafe, restaurant, a
library and a fabulous park
all in one.
Business lunches
Balthazar on Spring
Street (balthazarny.com)
for traditional bistro,
Cafe Gitane, Mott Street
(cafegitanenyc.com) for
superb coee and the
Grand Central Oyster Bar,
Grand Central Station, 42nd
Street (oysterbarny.com).
Business drinks Take
your client for a stroll on
the High Line Park, before
crossing through the hotel
and having drinks at The
Standard (848 Washington
Street, Greenwich Village,
NY 10014; standardhotels.
com). The Mercer (147
Mercer Street, SoHo, NY
10012; mercerhotel.com) or
King Cole Bar & Lounge
(St Regis Hotel, 2 East
55th Street; stregisnewyork.
com) are also good bars for
getting down to business.
Best hotels
Accommodation tends
to be expensive in New
York but affordable hotels
include the Soho Grand
Hotel (310 West Broadway;
sohogrand.com) and
Hotel on Rivington (107
Rivington Street;
hotelonrivington.com).
Getting around Buy an
unlimited weekly ticket
and use public transport
you can even get to
the airport with it. If you
want to see more of the
city, hire a bike or a scooter
preferably a Vespa for
a bit of La Dolce Vita! (or
bikerentalcentralpark.com)
Doing business in NYC for
the rst time New York
is a shoppers paradise but
don t overload yourself by
buying things unless you
have to make it up to your
partner!
Budget business travel tip
Buy a temporary mobile
number if you will be making
a lot of local phone calls.
There are plenty of wireless
connections throughout
town so combine work and
pleasure and do your work
in the city.
Always Stay somewhere
new each time you visit and
youll get to know New York
much quicker. Finally, be
friendly, put on a great smile
and a lot of doors will
open to you.
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Beauty on the go
As summer appears on the horizon, its time to shed the heavy
layers and that includes your foundation. Liz Dwyer takes a
look at the BB cream phenomenon.
MY BEAUTY MUSTS
Nicky Kinnaird, the
founder of Space
NK, lives half her
life in the air and
claims to have
mastered the
travel thing. She
shares her in-transit
beauty tricks and tips.
Whats the one constant in your travel
toiletries? I always have Eve Lom
cleanser in there. Its
a cleanser, toner, eye
make-up remover
and mild exfoliant all
in one. And I pack
retexturising pads,
which are pre-soaked
in a mild glycolic peel
formula, to keep my skin clear.
Top tip for space saving? I normally
take sample sachets of shampoo and
conditioner instead of bottles. Also the
mini size Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
is great for travel, after the gym, or if
you dont have a lot of time, and it helps
extend the life of a blow-dry by about
four days.
If you could only bring one product?
By Terry Touche Veloutee, its a multi-
perfection concealer, and Japanese wash
cloths you can use them on the face or
as a dry body brush before you get into
the shower and then with any shower gel
it becomes a great body scrub, resulting
in the softest skin possible. They are
also dirt cheap at around 4.
Your pre-beach holiday regime?
I get my fake tan on with Hampton
Sun Sunless Tanning Gel. What I
love about this bronzing gel is that its
klutz-proof, streak-free and imparts
a believable honey glowrather than
looking like youve just come back
fromthe Caribbean, plus it doesnt
take a lot of time to do.
Your skin heroes right now?
I do a lot of outdoor exercise and need
a good SPF so that I dont turn into one
big freckle, so I use NIA24 Sun Damage
Prevention SPF 30, then put By Terry
Hyaluronic Face Glow over that its
like an alternative to foundation and a
skin cream in one and gives the illusion
of perfectly bare skin.
LIGHTEN UP
Since they hit Europe last year, BB creams
have already earned cult status with busy
beauties. Short for blemish balm or beauty
balms, theyre a unique cocktail of smart
foundation pigments, skin optics, moisturiser,
primer and sun protection in one. Slather
on without any skill and skin still appears
fresh, glowing and radiant as if at the end
of a two-week holiday. Yet BBs are virtually
texture-less and blur over imperfections
and lines in their tracks. Better still, theyre
packed with SPF, hydrating and skin-
boosting ingredients, and almost eclipse
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She is best known for playing strong, scheming women (remember Fatal
Attraction?). Perhaps thats why, in her latest movie, Glenn Close cast
herself as a woman posing as a man in Victorian Dublin. She tells
Tony Clayton-Lea about her friend Meryl Streep, movies and the
making of the Oscar-nominated Albert Nobbs.
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that Glenn Close is
Hollywood royalty.
Along with her good
friend Meryl Streep,
she holds an enviable
number of award
nominations for this
movie, that stage play and something
else on television. Close has said
she and Streep often get mistaken
for each other although never on
Oscar night.
But the fact that Close was
short-listed for best actress at this
years Academy Awards for her
portrayal of the titular character of
the movie, Albert Nobbs wherein
a woman disguises herself as a
man in order to blend into male-
dominated, Victorian society was
good enough for her to feel validated
as a performer. As we know, Streep
scooped the Oscar for a third time.
Te thing is, I love what I do
and the craft of it, says 64-year-
old Close, who is talking to Cara
magazine two weeks before the
Academy Awards ceremony. She is
in Dublin to present Albert Nobbs to
a packed cinema as part of the line-
up for the Jameson Dublin Irish
Film Festival and, as the city-centre
hotel Te Merrion is efectively Film
Festival Central, it is here we meet
up. She is, inevitably, the centre of
attention (autograph hunters wait
patiently outside the hotel, ready to
pounce as she makes her way in and
out), but its clear that, while polite
and attentive to her public, she has
no truck with the nonsense that is
celebrity-hood.
Te way I look at it, she says,
is that there are several hundred
thousand actors in our unions, and
90 per cent are usually out of work.
How many movies are made each
year? In the Oscar nominations youre
one of fve up for it, so who can be a
loser out of that? I honestly believe
that no one is a loser in that sense,
but Im aware that the world likes to
have winners and losers. I understand
the entertainment value in that, of
course, but as it applies to my craft it
kind of doesnt make sense.
Nonetheless Oscar win or
not Albert Nobbs has been rightly
recognised and rewarded for its
quality. With a clever, ambiguous
tagline of A man with a secret.
A woman with a dream, the flm
charts the brief course of middle-
aged, hard-working waiter Albert
Nobbs (played with accomplished
serenity by Close), who wishes above
all else to strike out independently
as a shop owner and, in the course
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of doing so, to discover love and
forge family ties.
Te flm is based on the short
story, Te Singular Life of Albert
Nobbs, by Irish writer George
Moore. Close is no stranger to
the character, having performed
the role on an of-Broadway stage
in 1982 (for which she won a
prestigious Obie award). Its a safe
bet to say that getting the movie
made has been, if not something of
an obsession for her, then certainly
a cause.
I was just fascinated by the
story, she begins. For me, the
character of Albert Nobbs is
intriguing and highly sympathetic
she has very interesting psychology
in that she is more complex than
even she herself thinks. Im drawn,
actually, to characters that dream
against the odds and have no
self-pity thats a compelling
combination. Added to all of this
is Alberts navet, which was not
necessarily of the era, but you
have to note that Nobbs went
underground due to a major trauma,
and that trauma locks you up to
a large degree. She seems fne just
surviving. I found it very believable
because in a world where she has
no name, no family, no means of
making money, she is surviving and
doing pretty well.
As well as co-producing the flm,
Close co-wrote it with the help
of acclaimed Irish novelist John
Banville. He was, Close admits,
brought on board to localise (or,
perhaps, colloquialise) the flm.
I had a frst version of the script
completed by Gabriella Prekop,
about twelve years ago, and after I
read it I realised it had to be Irish-
ised. So I called up the director,
Stephen Frears, a good friend of
mine, and asked him to recommend
someone who would be great to
work with. Stephen suggested that
I contact John Banville. I have to
admit that I had never heard of him
at the time he just wasnt on my
radar
Banville, says Close, brought
a great sense of language to the
fnished/revised screenplay. It was
such a long process that I cant recall
whether there are certain scenes that
John had written that have stayed
in the movie, but his huge, on-
going and wonderful collaboration
was the language. Even when we
were shooting the movie in Dublin
in the winter of 2010, hed be
there virtually every day on call to
provide a word or a line to make it
as authentic as possible.
Te road to getting the flm
made began when Close branched
out beyond her acting duties into
production in the 1990s. She took
out a frst option on the story in
1998, and realised fairly quickly
that it was going to be difcult to
raise money for an independent flm
with such an unlikely theme.
Its even harder now, of course,
but for me to have walked into
numerous ofces in Hollywood,
looking like I look, and tell them
that Im going to be playing a
waiter in Dublin, in the early
1900s Well, people get nervous.
Tey cant make that leap, and so
I knew it was going to be a hard
sell. Tat was something I never
resented, by the way.
Hard sell rarely equals easy
money, however, and so it was the
wearying task of raising funds that
took up most of the time. Close put
up signifcant money of her own,
she reveals. I have two wonderful
producers, one of whom is from
Texas. We ended up getting our frst
signifcant tranche of money from
a very, very successful guy there
who works in real estate, and we
convinced him to come on board.
He had never, ever thought about
investing in a movie, but I think
now hes very happy!
A member of a prominent New
England family (her father was
once personal physician to Zaires
President Mobuto), Close had
an apparently idyllic childhood
growing up in Greenwich,
Connecticut. She studied theatre
at William and Mary College in
Virginia, and then forged an acting
career on (and of) Broadway from
1973 onwards until movie sets
usurped the stages. During those
early years of her professional life,
did she have any sense of where she
was going or what she wanted to do?
No, I just wanted to act, she
replies. At that time in the 1970s, I
The waiting game
Glenn Close plays
Albert Nobbs, a
waiter in Victorian
Dublin, in the
Oscar-nominated
flm of the same
name, alongside
Brendan Gleeson,
aka Dr Holloran,
and a raft of Irish
actors including
Antonia Campbell-
Hughes, Maria
Doyle-Kennedy
and Jonathan
Rhys Meyers.
In the Oscar nominations youre one of fve up for
it, so who can be a loser out of that? ... But Im aware
that the world likes to have winners and losers.
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Dating back to the 19th century, it was partly
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still enjoy some of the original features, high
dome ceilings and hand crafted stone, but now
complimented with plush leather seats and
dramatic chandeliers. Superb food served daily.
Situated off Dublins premier shopping street,
Grafton Street. This is one of the finest, if not
the finest, Victorian pub in Dublin. Although it
is unchanged since 19th century, this is not a
museum, it is a buzzing vibrant pub with a
fantastic atmosphere and a special place in the
heart of Dubliners. This is a must see.
Established in the 1700s, it was last renovated
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including Joyce and Kavanagh over the years.
Today it still has the authentic feel of a real
Dublin pub.
The Quays, Temple Bar situated in the heart of
Temple Bar is one of Dublins liveliest pubs with
a great mix of locals and tourists. Live Irish
Traditional Music everyday makes the pub a
magnet for those of us looking for a bit of craic
and with a restaurant on the first floor.
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Traditional Irish fare, the best of music and the
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These are a few of my favourite eating
spots in and round Kreuzberg, where
I have my studio. Kreuzberg is a super
area to work in, full of a great cross-
section of people and things going on.
Never a dull moment! CAlle ikos
(Kpenicker Strasse 159, 0049 30 2180
7269; ikos-imkreuzbergerosten.de)
This place doesnt look much from the
outside but dont let that put you of.
Previously an old-school Berlin kneipe
bar serving really spectacular French
food prepared with love and attention
a very reasonably priced top shelf.
Chez MiChel (Adalbert Strasse 83, 0049 30 2084 5507;
chezmichel-berlin.de) This casual French bistro is always packed to
the gills. And rightly so; you cant do better than their steak frites
for 10 and be sure to try one of their outstanding desserts.
MAnuelATApAs (FriedelStrasse 34; manuelatapas.com) With its
cosy kitsch interior and freshly prepared Spanish food, this place is a
great all rounder. With the arrival of our frst son before Christmas,
I have a newfound appreciation for just how accommodating Berlin
restaurants are for young ones, this place being right up the top of
the list with their super kids room out the
back. Our Spanish friend verifes this is
the real deal!
MusAshi sushi (Kottbusser Damm
102) This tiny hole-in-the-wall joint
serves some of the best sushi in town.
Enough said.
MArkThAlle (Eisenbahnstrasse
42/43, Pcklerstrasse 34, 00 49 30
617 5502; weltrestaurant-markthalle.
de) Great schnitzel and apple strudel in
a bright and airy wood paneled room,
lovely for a wintery Sunday lunch.
As for music, the Berliner philhArMoniker (Herbert-von-
Karajan-Strasse 1, 0049 30 2548 8999; Berliner-philharmoniker.de)
is well worth a visit for its architecture alone. If you cant manage
to get a ticket for an evening performance, then check out the free
lunchtime gigs they host every Tuesday in the foyer.
sChokolAden (Ackerstrasse 169/170, 0049 30 282 6527;
schokoladen-mitte.de) is a pretty happening down and dirty music
club. Also they have a strict curfew which means the gigs start on
time (a rarity in Berlin!).
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2012 marks the Centenary of
one of the most iconic figures in
irish ballet, dr. Joan denise moriarty.
To celebrate this, Cork City Ballet presents a
new production of Tchaikovskys masterpiece,
The Sleeping Beauty.
Cork City Ballet isnt just a
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Cork City Ballet one of Irelands premier ballet
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A pilgrimage site for lovers the world over, Verona is a
destination that satises all the senses. Irishman and
local Mark Weston shares his must sees.
VERONA
An Insiders Guide to
VIA MAZZINI This is the main shopping area,
heaving with top class Italian merchandise, along
with Via Cappello, where you will nd JULIET'S
HOUSE, a pilgrimage site for lovers the world
over. Remember to rub the right breast on the
bronze statue to have good luck in love!
PIAZZA BR Sitting outside one
of the bars, you can enjoy a drink
and take in the Roman ARENA and
the public gardens as the locals go
about their business. Make sure to
get a ticket for the Arena during
the world-famous summer opera
season. Hire a cushion for comfort
and spend a magical, balmy evening
sitting on the steps in the hushed
silence as the orchestra and singers
weave their spell.
HOTEL TORCOLO is a family-run hotel in the
historic centre of Verona, a stone's throw from
the Arena and all the main sights. The owners
are helpful and friendly and will book restaurants
as well as tickets for the opera and Lake Garda.
(Rooms from 70pps; hoteltorcolo.it)
MORE ABOUT MARK
Mark Weston, originally from Dublin, lives with his
wife Simonetta, and a dog called Charlie, in Verona
where they are always discovering new restaurants,
bars, cafes and shops in which to spend their free
time. When he isn t enjoying all that the Italian
lifestyle and weather has to offer, he is running
The English Camp study holidays in Italy and
teaching in primary and secondary schools. He also
organises programmes in Ireland for students and
adults (theenglishcamp.com).
The ANTICABOTTEGADEL VINO
wine bar and restaurant, in Via Scudo di
Francia, a haunt of writers and poets, was
voted one of the top ten in Italy. Order the
risotto with Amarone you wont regret it!
Get la mattonella (wafer with vanilla,
chocolate and amaretto) or any of the
delicious ice-cream specialities from the
much-loved GELATERIASAVOIA under the
arches of Via Roma. Theres a vast selection,
in either cone or cup.
Take a day trip to the beaches of nearby LAKE GARDA. If
you have children and can cope with the queues, don't miss the
theme park GARDALAND for a fun day out. (gardaland.it)
INSIDERS GUIDE
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Go across the Ponte Pietra and pass the
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festival is held in summer. Head 15 minutes up
the hill for the breathtaking view of the city
from RE TEODORICO.
The VERONA HORSE FAIR (November 6-9)
has 3,000 horses, representing more than 60
breeds, and hundreds of events, exhibitions
and competitions. A must for all horse lovers.
(eracavalli.it)
VINITALY, at the end of March each
year, is the biggest international wine
and spirits exhibition in the world and
an opportunity to taste the regions
most famous wines, such as Valpolicella,
Amarone and Recioto. (vinitaly.com)
RISTORANTE PIZZERIASANMATTEOis
in a deconsecrated church in Vicolo San Matteo
and has a lovely atmosphere, helpful and friendly
sta, as well as a vast selection of pasta, sh and
meat dishes and pizzas, of course!
Drop in to CAFF TUBINO, in Corso
Portoni Borsari, where they say you get
the best coee in Verona, and order one
of their special coees, il Maronito or il
Marocchino Bianco, or choose from 120
dierent types of tea. Its really small so
you may not manage to sit down.
RISTORANTE GREPPIA
in Vicolo Samaritana, a cosy
restaurant nestled in one of the
back streets in the centre of
Verona, is renowned for its home-
made pasta and a great place to go
with a group of friends.
PIAZZA DELLE ERBE is the most
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West, this is the frst time anything like
this has ever been created on a grand scale.
As you walk around the village, visitors
will run into our very charming mayor,
hear the town crier in our Quilters Square
announcing activities and events taking
place throughout the day, and they will
even see Molly Malone as she walks around
pushing her cart and selling fabric fat
quarters, said West.
And no quilt festival would be
complete without quilts. Tere will be 14
uniquely designed quilt exhibits ofering
hundreds of beautifully-designed quilts
from all over the world. Each exhibit is
designed to activate all the senses, so
each is unusual and unique in its layout.
Along with the quilts, there are also
internationally-known celebrity teachers
who will be teaching hands-on quilt
classes to visiting quilters.
Tis festival is ofering two very
special elements that the international
quilting community has never seen
before. Te frst is a complete hands-
on crafs programme, which includes
traditional Irish crafs, from lace-making
and painting to felt-making and pottery.
Tere is even an overnight trip to the
Aran Islands for a special knitting
workshop! Te second special feature is
a non-quilters activity programme for
those who are not interested in quilting.
Tese activities include everything
from fshing and golfng, to cycling and
pub-crawls.
And no visit to Galway and the West of
Ireland would be complete without ofering
some of the most incredible sightseeing and
day trips throughout the region. Kylemore
Abbey and Gardens, the Clifs of Moher,
a boat ride on Lough Corrib and Ashford
Castle, Brigits Garden, the Burren and
Connemara, are all special places visitors
wont want to miss.
Te opening ceremony takes place on
Tursday evening, June 7 at the Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel, where over 500
people will attend the Grand Reception.
With an anticipated 5,000 quilters from
all over the world expected to attend, the
frst annual International Quilt Festival of
Ireland puts Ireland in the spotlight and
presents sew many opportunities.
Te International Quilt Festival of Ireland runs from June 810 at NUI Galway.
For more information, visit the website www.IQFOI.com
BEING THERE
82 | APRIL/MAY 2012
With designer bars, topnotch restaurants and a
city archipelago to explore on foot or by bike,
Stockholm is ideal for a weekend break.
Philip OConnor reports.
Stockholm
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uch to the chagrin of some of its Nordic neighbours,
Stockholm lays claim to being the capital of Scandinavia. But
it is a claim that has some basis in fact. Built on 14 islands at
the mouth of Lake Mlaren, it is a city surrounded by water;
each island makes up its own little district, with its own
distinct character. So its the perfect place for the weekender to explore.
SLEEP AT .
A short walk from the
airport terminal, the Jumbo
Hotel/Hostel is one of the
coolest places in the world to
stay. The owners have
converted an old Boeing 747
into 27 rooms, with the cockpit
suite oering a panoramic view
of the airport. With beds from
just 50 per person per night,
its well within most budgets.
(0046 859 360 400,
jumbostay.se)
If you prefer boats to planes,
dont worry the crafty
Swedish designers have that
covered too. The Red Boat in
the city centre oers excellent
budget accommodation in
beautiful surroundings. For
those willing to splash out, the
luxurious Captains Suite can
be booked from 160 per
night. (Sdermlarstrand
Kajplats 10, 0046 8644 4385,
theredboat.com)
Situated on the winding
street of Vsterlngatan in the
heart of the Old Town, The
Lord Nelson claims to be
Swedens narrowest hotel. This
homely establishment is a
stones throw from the Royal
Palace and within walking
distance of many of the major
tourist attractions. Rooms
start at 101 (0046 850 640
120, thecollectorshotels.se)
If you want to be in the
heart of it, try the Scandic
Hotel Anglais in Stureplan, at
the centre of Stockholms
nightlife and upmarket shopping
district. It is a perfect location for
those who want to experience the
better drinking and dining spots in
Stockholm. Rooms from 180.
(Humlegrdsgatan 23, 0046 851 734
000, scandichotels.com)
Above left, berths aboard the
Jumbo Hostel, an old Boeing
747, and above right, stay at the
heart of things at the Scandic
Hotel Anglais. Right, meat-
lovers paradise, Restaurant AG.
APRIL/MAY 2012 | 83
DONT MISS ...
The stunning Vasa Museum, on the
island of Djurgrden, is Scandinavias
most-visited, as tourists ock to see
the salvaged wreck of a 17th-century
ship that sank on its maiden voyage in
1628, weighed down by 64 cannons
and some bad engineering decisions.
(Galrvarvsvgen 14, 0046 851 954
800, vasamuseet.se)
A stones throw away is Skansen,
Stockholms only zoo. Visitors can
also learn about the living conditions
in rural Sweden two centuries ago
from personnel in traditional dress,
and there are special exhibitions
detailing the lives of the Sami people
in the harsh northern climate. (0046
8442 8000, skansen.se)
Biblioteksgatan is
paradise for the
fashionista, where
some of the
biggest names in
fashion rub shoulders
with local labels of high renown.
Those looking for something a little
less mainstream would be well advised
to head over to the SoFo district on
Sder, where small, backstreet
retailers stock some of the most
cutting-edge clothes around.
For great swedish design and
mementos head to Design House
Stockholm(Smlandsgatan 16,
designhousestockholm.com)
Kulturhuset, beside Sergels Torg,
is Stockholms mecca for the
arts and a perfect plan B for
a rainy day. With thousands
of square metres of
exhibition and performance
space, there is something
for all artistic tastes and a
caf with panoramic views of the
city occupies the top oor. (0046 850
831 508, en.kulturhusetstockholm.se)
A short boat trip from the city,
the island of Stora Fjderholmen
is home to cafs, restaurants,
craftspeople and museums
detailing archipelago life. There is
also the storehouse for Mackmyra,
one of Swedens only domestic
whiskys. (fjaderholmarna.se)
EAT AND DRINK AT ...
Restaurang AGis a meat-lovers
paradise as you enter the dining
room youre met by a glass-fronted
refrigerator where sides of the nest
beef from Sweden, Scotland and the
US are hung to age. Head chef and
co-owner Johan Jureskog claims to
have the best steaks in Sweden, and
many Stockholmers seem to agree.
(Kronobergsgatan 37, 0046 841 068
100, restaurangag.se)
Cantineros is a brand-new bar in
the Old Town (Gamla Stan). Inspired
by Cuban rum culture, it features an
extensively stocked rum bar, from
which the skilled bartenders would
be more than happy to knock you
up a taste of Latin America.
(Kornhamnstorg 53, cantineros.se)
Many would argue that pub culture
in Sweden didnt really exist until The
Dubliner opened its doors back in
1992. With live music, wholesome
food, friendly sta and all the sport
you can possibly watch, it remains a
rm favourite. (Hollndargatan 1,
0046 8679 7707, dubliner.se/
stockholm/pub)
Take a trip to Ekstedts restaurant
and you could be forgiven for thinking
that Sweden didnt have a smoking ban
Aer Lingus ies fromDublin to
Stockholm, four times a week.
Far left, island life
Stockholm is surrounded by
water and, left, at Skansen,
a zoo and open-air museum,
you can watch old crafts
still being made and, below
left, Spin Mug Collection
by Marie-Louise Hellgren
Swedish design is worth
hunting down.
at all. But the smoke in this fabled new
eatery isnt from tobacco; instead, it
comes from a re pit in the kitchen
over which much of the menu is
prepared. Drawing on cooking
methods from the Basque country and
inspired by ideas from all over the
world, owner Niklas Ekstedts ambition
is to pass on his knowledge of what he
calls the last of the handcrafts. (0046
8611 1210, niklasekstedt.se)
For a quick bite to eat on the go,
get down to the bustling
Htorgshallen, in the city centre.
Downstairs youll nd a selection of
shops and restaurants oering
everything from kebabs to Swedish
dishes such as meatballs with
lingonberry jam and mashed potatoes.
The island of Sder is a bohemian
paradise of small shops, bars and
cafs. Kvarnen is a traditional beer
hall and a great place to start or
nish your nights on the town.
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W
hen I was asked to write a text
that would commemorate
the 75th anniversary of Aer
Linguss frst fight, I began to
think about Ireland in May 1936, the month
in which that inaugural journey took place.
The country of my grandparents youth was
a poor one, only recently founded, facing
immense challenges, yet its cultural traditions
had survived and there was optimism that
this small new democracy might one day be a
place of freedoms. In our old literature, in our
ballads and songs, in our poetry and legends,
the imagery of fight appeared with striking
frequency; a touching testament to the hopes
of an island people who, as Yeats said, have
gone about the world like wind.
It struck me as remarkable that a nation
which not very long previously had been
engaged in violent confict and Civil War
had progressed so quickly to establishing
an airline. It also seemed to me that the
story of Aer Lingus closely tracked the
story of independent Ireland, sometimes
in counterpoint, sometimes in parallel. We
have long been a migrant people we still
are, today and every fight is an anthology,
a collection of stories, some happy, some
poignant, all our own. So, rather than write
a fact-laden article studded with statistics
and the names of aircraft, I asked if I could
approach the commemorative piece as a
series of verse-lyrics that might attempt
to record the unique and indefnable
aura that Irish people feel Aer Lingus
has. Airspace was the result. I wrote it
between Christmas 2010 and January of
2011, a month in which severe snow cut us
of from the world for a while. In a small way,
that separation reminded me of the longing
we feel for other lands, other dreams, of the
connections that Aer Lingus has existed to
serve. I hope you enjoy reading the piece.
Joseph OConnor
Airspace
The very frst Aer Lingus fight took place back in 1936, just over 75 years ago.
To celebrate, author Joseph OConnor was asked to write a commemorative
piece. Here, we publish the fnal chapter, along with their authors introduction.
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And a troop of students laughing,
And the couple stroke the curls
Of the gurgling, pink baby,
As the front tyres raise,
Wheelying through the darkness
Like a reared up-stallion of propulsion.
Poised at the point
Where the earth rhymes with hope,
Navigation lights blink
And you leave the earth of Ireland
Tat has seen so much,
Tat knows so much,
Tat has forgotten so much out of pity.
Below you, the country is sleepy in darkness,
Bracelets of motorways,
Trucks appear tiny,
Te city a constellation of unexplored stars,
Every bedsit and mansion a novel in light,
As you, to the earthbound, are now become a
story,
Overture to the blackness of the Irish Sea,
As you climb the impossible night.
I was there when you were lonely.
When you needed to fy.
When you needed to laugh
When you needed to cry.
When you needed to work.
When you just felt wild.
I few your parents;
I will fy your child.
Tere since your childhood.
Tonight, you are going to fy.
Te squat doors are closed.
You taxi from the terminal
Heavily through the rain,
Like a mountain on wheels
In an ancestors dream
Of the coming days of Ireland
When wonders and marvels will be possible.
Fluorescent lights of Departures
Bleeding through the raindrops
As the runway is reached.
And you pause.
A man across the aisle
Makes the sign of the cross.
A couple hold hands,
A baby is gurgling.
Te old nun beside you
Closes eyes like the Buddha.
A moment of celestial stillness.
And the rumble begins,
In the base of your spine,
Elemental,
Like weather
On the Clifs of Moher in wintertime,
Like Ronnie Drews voice
Tundering of Kilburn,
Or a bodhrn whopped by a goddess.
How does it happen?
Can such things be possible?
Te mountain starts to move,
Heavily, ponderous,
A giantess advancing
Trough battlements of rainfall,
And the alleluia of roaring engines.
And the luggage bins rattling,
Nearly time to go.
Te fnal call made.
Rain on the windows of Departures
tonight.
Te last fight to Heathrow,
Passengers weary,
Queuing with cofee-cups,
Holdalls and suit-bags.
Murmuring quiet into mobiles.
Te quickly grabbed magazines.
Airside was closing.
Paperbacks bought
But not really wanted.
Time-passers. Flight-friends. Skylines.
iPods clamped to exhausted ears,
And a symphony of cellophane sandwiches.
Outside on the tarmac,
Te airbus awaits,
Shamrock on its tailfn,
Saints name on its cockpit.
Small reassurances,
Familiarity of symbols.
Welcome as the nod of a trusted old friend
To whom there is no need to speak.
She knows you are weary.
Feel at home, she smiles gently.
Tar isteach. Sit down.
Close your belt like a good man.
Ive a place for you here.
Only waiting for clearance.
Dont feel that you have to explain.
We have travelled together
Down all the long days
So that you are me,
And I you, she says.
And like spouses or siblings,
We sometimes fght,
And nobodys perfect
But were fying tonight.
We pack our stories, our baggage,
Into overhead containers.
(We all have baggage. Even an airline has
baggage.
But there is no need to carry it now.)
Te long day done.
Te Irish shadows lengthening.
Tomorrow, there will be time for all the
analyses.
Te roads not taken,
Te plans deferred.
Tonight, you are in the arms of someone
you know,
A long-time companion,
VIII Night fight to London 27 May, 2011
Tonight, you are in the arms
of someone you know,
A long-time companion,
There since your childhood.
Tonight, you are going to fy.
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For your comfort and safety
Please pay attention while the
cabin crew demonstrate the
use of the safety equipment
before take-o. Also, make
sure to read the safety
instruction card, which is in
the seat pocket in front of you.
Seat belts must be fastened
during take-o and landing,
and whenever the Fasten
Seat Belts sign is switched on.
We recommend that you keep
your seat belt loosely fastened
throughout the ight.
Your seat must be in the
upright position during take-
o and landing, but can be
reclined by pressing the large
button in the armrest. Other
buttons (in the armrest or
above your head, depending
on the aircraft) may be used
to operate your reading light
and air vent, or to call a cabin
attendant.
Portableelectronic equipment
Portable electronic equipment may interfere with aircraft equipment, creating a
potentially hazardous situation. With safety as our priority, we ask you to pay particular
attention to the following:
Mobile phones and all other personal electronic equipment must be switched o and stowed safely
as soon as the aircraft doors are closed. It is not permissible to use any electronic device to transmit or
receive data during the ight, however devices equipped with ight mode, or the equivalent,
may be used. Flight mode should be selected before the device is switched o.
DEVICESPERMITTED
ATANYTIME: Devices
powered by micro battery cells
and/or by solar cells; hearing
aids (including digital devices);
pagers (receivers only); heart
pacemakers.
DEVICESPERMITTED
INFLIGHTBUTNOT
DURINGTAXI/TAKE-OFF/
INITIALCLIMB/APPROACH
LANDING: Laptops with CD
ROMor DVDdrive, palmtop
organisers, handheld calculators
without printers, portable
audio equipment (eg Walkman,
CD-player, Mini-disk player,
iPod and MP3-player). For the
comfort of other passengers,
audio devices should be used
with a headset. Computer games
(eg Gameboy, Nintendo DS).
Video cameras/recorders, digital
cameras, GPS handheld receivers,
electric shavers, electronic toys.
Bluetooth devices with mobile
phones in Flight mode, devices
with Blackberry technology
with Flight/Flight Safe mode
selected, laptops, PDAs with
built-in Wi-Fi with Wireless O
setting selected.
DEVICES PROHIBITED
AT ALL TIMES: Devices
transmitting radio frequency
intentionally such as walkie-
talkies, remote controlled toys;
wireless computer equipment (eg
mouse, keyboard); PCprinters,
DVD/CDwriters and Mini-disk
Recorders in the recording
mode; digital camcorders when
using CDwrite facility; portable
stereo sets; pocket radios (AM/
FM); TV receivers; telemetric
equipment; peripheral devices
for handheld computer games
(eg supplementary power packs
connected by cable); wireless
LAN(WLAN). Laptops with
built-in WLAN(eg Centrino) may
be used during ight, provided
the WLANoption is turned o
and subject to the restrictions
associated with the use of
laptops detailed above.
Ar mhaithe de do chompord agus le
do shbhilteacht ...
... iarraimid ort aird mhaith a
thabhairt, ar an bhfoireann
cbin ag ts na heililte
agus iad ag taispeint
conas an fearas slndla a
sid. Iarraimid ort an crta
threoraca slndla at i bpca
an tsuochin os do chomhair a
lamh chomh maith.
Caithfear criosanna sbhla
bheith ceangailte le linn ir
agus tuirlingthe agus ag aon
am a bhonn an comhartha
Fasten Seat Belts ar iasadh.
Molaimid duit an crios sbhla
bheith leathcheangailte agat i
rith an turais.
Le linn ir agus tuirlingthe, n
mr do shuochan bheith sa
suomh ingearach. Ag am ar
bith eile, is fidir an suochn
a chur siar ach br ar an
gcnaipe mr at ar an taca
uillinne. T cnaip eile ann
(ar an taca uillinne n os do
chionn, ag brath ar an eitlen)
chun sid a bhaint as an
solas litheoireachta n as an
ngaothaire, n chun glaoch ar
bhall den fhoireann cbin.
Aboard Welcome
90 | APRIL/MAY 2012
Fearas iniompartha leictreonach
Is fidir lefearas iniomparthaleictreonachcur isteachar threalamhaneitlein, rudadfhadfadhbheith
contirteach. Agus sbhilteacht mar phromhchramagAer Lingus, iarraimidort airdsabhreis athabhairt ar an
mr seoaleanas:
Caithfear gach guthn pca agus gach fearas pearsanta leictreonach a mhchadh agus a chur i dtaisce a
luaithe agus a dhntar doirse an eitlein. N ceadmhach sid a bhaint as uirlis leictreonach ar bith chun sonra
a tharchur n a ghlacadh i rith na heitilte. Is ceadmhach, fach, uirlis le cumas md eitilte, n a chomhionann
sin, a sid. Caithfear an lipad modh eitilte a roghn sula mchtar an uirlis.
GLASANNA A BHFUIL
CEADAITHE I GCNA:
Glasanna a bhaineann sid as
micreaceallair agus/n fotaichill;
cluaisn chnta (glasanna
digiteach san ireamh); glaoir
(gleacadin amhin); sadair.
GLASANNAAT
CEADAITHEI RITH
NAHEITILTE, ACHNACH
BHFUILCEADAITHELELINN
DONEITLENBHEITHAG
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AGDRIARTHUIRLINGT/
AGTUIRLINGT: Romhair gline
le tiomntn dlthdhiosca (CD
ROM) n diosca digiteach ilside
(DVD). Eagraithe pearsanta boise.
ireamhin limhe gan phrintiri.
Clostrealamh iniompartha (ms
Walkman, seinnteoir CD, seinnteoir
Mini-disk, iPod, seinnteoir MP3). Ar
mhaithe le compordna bpaisiniri
eile, nor choir na glasanna seo a
sidach amhin le cluaisn. Cluich
romhaire (ms Gameboy). Nl cead
gaireas forimeallach a sidle
cluich limhe romhaire amar bith
(ms paca forlontach cumhachta a
cheanglatear le cbla). Fscheamara
agus fstaifeadin, trealamh
digiteach san ireamh. Ceamara
digiteach. Glacadir limhe chras
suite domhanda (GPS). Rsir
leicreacha. Bragin leictreonacha
(seachas bragin chianrialaithe).
Glasanna Bluetooth i gcomhar
le guthin phca agus iadi modh
eitilte; uirlis a bhaineann feidhm
as teicneolaocht Blackberry agus
mdeitilte n slnmhdeitilte
roghnaithe orthu; romhair gline;
romhair boise (PDA) le Wi-Fi ionsuite
agus an lipadraidi mchta
roghnaithe orthu.
GLASANNAABHFUIL
COSCIOMLNORTHU:
Glasanna a tharchuireann
minicocht raidi daon turas.
Silscalaithe. Bragan
chianrialaithe. Aonaid fhstaispena
le feadin ga-chatadideacha.
Trealamh romhaire gan sreang (ms
luch). Printir PC. Schrbhneoiri
DVD, CDagus taifeadin Mini-
disk at sa mhodh taifeadta.
Ceamthaifeadin digiteacha agus
iad ag athscrobh dlthdhiosca.
Steirnna iniompartha. Raidinna
pca (AM/ FM). Glacadiri teilifse.
Trealamh teilimadrach. N
cheadatear fearas LANgan sreang
(WLAN) a sid. Is fidir romhair
gline a bhfuil WLANionsuite iontu
(ms Centrino) a sd le linn na
heitilte ar choinnoll go bhfuil WLAN
curtha as agus faoi rir na srianta
a bhaineann le hsid romhhair
gline (thuas luaite).
Food and bar
service
A new range of food items
including sandwiches,
confectionery and a range of
snacks is available for sale
on all Aer Lingus scheduled
services to and from the UK
and Europe. A charge applies
for all drinks on UK and
European ights in Economy
class. On long haul ights,
there is a charge in Economy
class for alcoholic drinks, while
soft drinks are complimentary.
Details of all items available
for purchase are contained in
an information leaet, which is
in all seat pockets.
News, music
and movies
On long haul ights, we oer
you an extensive programme
of viewing and listening
options. For full details, turn
towards the back of this
magazine.
Seirbhs bia
agus beir
T raon nua bia ar fil anois
ar sheirbhs sceidealta Aer
Lingus a dhanann freastai
ar an Riocht Aontaithe agus
ar an Eoraip. Ina measc, t
ceapair, milseogra agus rogha
sneaiceanna agsla. N mr
oc as gach deoch sa ghrd
barainne ar na heitilt seo.
Ar eitilt Trasatlantacha, t
costas ar dheochanna neamh-
mheiscila go fill ar fil saor
in aisce. T sonra faoi gach
rud is fidir a cheannach ar
bord foilsithe sa bhileog eolais
at i bpca an tsuochin os
do chomhair.
Nuacht, ceol
agus scannin
Ar eitilt Trasatlantacha t
clr leathan fachana agus
isteachta ar fil. Le hagaidh
tuilleadh eolais, fach
deireadh na hirise seo.
Aer Lingus is delighted to welcome you on board
T thas ar Aer Lingus filte ar bord a chur romhat
SMOKING
In line with Irish government
regulations, Aer Lingus has a no-
smoking policy onboard its ights.
Smoking is not permitted in any
part of the cabin at any time.
TOBAC
De rir rialachin Rialtas na hireann,
t polasai i rimar eitilt Aer Lingus
nach gceadatear tobac a chaitheamh.
N cheadatear daon duine tobac a
chaitheamh in aon chuid
den eitlen ag aon am.
We hope you have a comfortable and pleasant fight. Thank you for choosing to fy with Aer Lingus.
T suil againn go mbonn turas compordach taitneamhach agat agus go raibh maith agat as taisteal le hAer Lingus.
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In January, Aer Lingus celebrated the arrival of
20 new cadet pilots. It is over a decade since
the airline launched a cadet programme so
it was an occasion flled with excitement and
anticipation. The group of recruits, made up of 17
men and three women, hails from the Republic
of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
The airline received an overwhelming response
with over 2,000 applications for the Aer Lingus
Cadet Pilot Training programme.
The cadets will undergo a 14-month
training programme with FTEJerez, the
fight training provider of cadet pilots, based
in Jerez, Spain. The training will include
fve months of ground school followed by
basic fying on single and then multi engine
aircraft. The cadets will return to Aer Lingus
in early summer 2013 to complete further
training including an airline transition course,
simulator and safety training. Following
the successful completion, the cadets will
receive their wings and commence fying the
airlines feet of Airbus 320 aircraft.
AerLingusNews
350, 000downloads for Aer Lingus mobile App
Since the launch of the Aer Lingus
Mobile App last June, there has
been over 350,000 downloads.
The rollout of mobile check-in
has been on a phased basis since
its launch last June. Mobile check-
in is now available on all routes to
the UK and Europe from Dublin,
to and from all UK airports from
Shannon, to and from all UK and
European airports from Belfast,
from London Heathrow and
Gatwick to all Irish airports and
from Brussels to Cork.
We have seen a rapid increase
in the number of customers
availing of mobile check-in since
its expansion. Customers are
also using the App to check their
fight status, schedules and fare
information. The App allows
customers the extra fexibility to
interact with Aer Lingus while on
the move.
Pictured left, Graeme McDowell, with the Darcy
family and Aer Lingus cabin crew Neasa Arnold and
Kelly Ann McConville. The family were one of seven
families travelling on a trip of a lifetime to Orlando.
The children are cardiac patients of Our Ladies
Childrens Hospital in Crumlin, supported by the
G-Mac foundation in partnership with Aer Lingus.
6%
= the rise in
revenue for
Aer Lingus in
2011 with a proft of 49.1m
697
Aer Lingus
fights will
operate from
Dublin Airport
this summer.
Aer Lingus tAkes newcADet
piLots unDer its wings
92 | APRIL/MAY 2012
Families with young children can nowenjoy the convenience of a designated check-in zone
and can nowdrop off their buggy, car seat or travel cot and go.
Aer Lingus crew tAke
pride of pLAce on the
red cArpet
Aer Lingus was one of the co-sponsors
of the Jameson Dublin International Film
Festival. The premiere of Irish-made movie
Albert Nobbs was the high point of an Aer
Lingus Gala Evening on Saturday, February
18. Invited Aer Lingus customers were
treated to the gala viewing of the movie
and a Q & A discussion with Hollywood
actress Glenn Close, who starred in and
produced the movie, her performance
securing her an Oscar nomination. Ms
Close was one of the many Hollywood stars
who chose to fly Aer Lingus to attend the
festival. On the gala evening, Aer Lingus
cabin crew wowed the movie-goers and
paparazzi with their retro uniform style.
AerLingusNews
Aer Lingus recently launched its extensive schedule for
summer 2012 which is packed with exciting new routes
and increased frequencies on many of the old favourite
destinations.
This summer, customers flying with Aer Lingus from
Dublin will be spoiled for choice with fantastic new
routes, Verona and Stockholm and holiday favourites;
Alicante, Nice, Paris, Lanzarote, Ibiza, Dubrovnich and
Tenerife, to name but a few.
Those preferring to travel from Cork now have 84
flights per week to 14 destinations to choose from,
including Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, Rome, Paris and the
brand new three times weekly service to Brussels.
Aer Lingus continues to offer great value and
excellent service including advance seat selection,
tailored fare options for your individual needs and a
mobile App for Aer Lingus information while youre on
the move. For a small fee, customers can also avail of
lounge access. Experience the peace and quiet of the
brand new refurbished lounges in Dublin and London
Heathrow Airports.
Aer Lingus launches Dublin and
Cork schedule for summer 2012
dublins Bernard Brogan and eamonn fennell kickstart the summer 2012 schedule
pictured with Aer Lingus staf, edel staunton, left, and irene ryan, right.
from left to right, Aer Lingus cabin creworla
harnett, Muriel cooke, donna wright and
erika kelly sporting past and present uniforms
to celebrate the special Aer Lingus sponsored
screening of the irish premiere of Albert Nobbs at
the savoy cinema dublin, saturday, february 18.
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MISSIONIMPOSSIBLE:
GHOSTPROTOCOL
Drama (PG 13) 133 minutes
The IMF is shut down when its implicated
in a global terrorist bombing plot. The
President initiates Ghost Protocol and
Ethan and his rogue newteammust go
undercover to clear their organizations
name. You have never seen a mission grittier
and more intense than this. Left without
any resources or backup, Ethan must fnd a
way to clear his agencys name and prevent
another attack. To complicate matters
further, Ethan is forced to embark on this
mission with a teamof fellowIMF fugitives
whose personal motives he does not fully
know.
STARS Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner,
Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Ving Rhames,
Josh Holloway, Tom Wilkinson
DIRECTOR Brad Bird
More Movies On Demand
A DANGEROUS METHOD
Keira Knightley
THE GIRL WITH THE
DRAGON TATTOO
Rooney Mara
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
Michelle Williams
NEWYEARS EVE
Ashton Kutcher
WE BOUGHT A ZOO
Matt Damon
I AMYOU
Guy Pearce
THE DOUBLE
Richard Gere
ANOTHER HAPPY DAY
Kate Bosworth
BUNRAKU
Demi Moore
ACROSS THE LINE:
THE EXODUS OF
CHARLIE WRIGHT
Aidan Quinn
IMMORTALS
Mickey Rourke
WOODY ALLEN:
A DOCUMENTARY
ALVINANDTHECHIPMUNKS:
CHIPWRECKED
Justin Long
SCOOBY DOO: LEGEND
OF THE PHANTASAU
Jef Bennett
FREE WILLY: ESCAPE
FROMPIRATES COVE
Beau Bridges
HUGO
Family / Drama / Adventure (PG)
126 minutes
Hugo, director Martin Scorseses lavishly
staged fantasy set in 1930s Paris is a
reminder of the importance of flm
preservation, and won fve Oscars at this
years Academy Awards. Based on the
award-winning NewYork Times best-seller,
Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a
resourceful twelve-year old boy who lives
in the walls of a busy Paris train station. His
survival depends on secrets and anonymity.
His quest to unlock a secret left to himby
his father will transformHugo and all those
around himto reveal a safe and loving place
he can call home.
STARS Christopher Lee, Sacha Baron
Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law,
Emily Mortimer
DIRECTOR Martin Scorsese
The Descendants
Hugo
Mission Impossible:
Ghost protocol
FLIGHTS TOTHE US
From Dublin to Boston, Chicago,
New York and Orlando;
from Shannon to Boston and
New York; from Madrid to
Washington. Movies available
are listed below. All movie details
and ratings can be accessed
through your personal screen.
Movies
FLIGHTS TOTHE US
THE DESCENDANTS
Comedy / Drama (R)
115 minutes
Academy Award-winning movie fromflm-
maker Alexander Payne, The Descendants
is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic
journey for Matt King, an indiferent husband
and father of two girls, who is forced to
re-examine his past and embrace his future
when his wife sufers a boating accident.
The event leads to a rapprochement with
his young daughters while Matt wrestles
with a decision to sell the familys land
handed down fromHawaiian royalty and
missionaries. This Oscar winner is also a
Golden Globe winner for Best Picture
(Drama) and Best Actor George Clooney.
STARSGeorge Clooney, Judy Greer,
Beau Bridges
DIRECTOR Alexander Payne
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INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTIST
Comedy / Romance (PG 13 )
100 minutes
French writer-director Michel Hazanaviciuss
afectionate ode to the late-silent and early
sound eras in Hollywood won fve Academy
Awards, including Best Actor for Jean
Dujardin, Best Director and the ultimate
accolade of Best Picture. Set in Hollywood
in 1927, George Valentin is a silent movie idol.
Valentin meets Peppy, an aspiring actress
and the two are attracted to each other. The
advent of the talkies will sound the death
knell for his career. For Peppy it seems the
skys the limit and major movie stardom
awaits. The Artist tells the story of their
interlinked destinies.
STARSJean Dujardin, Brnice
Bejo and John Goodman
DIREcToR Michel Hazanavicius
More Movies On Demand
SHERLocK HoLMES:
A GAME oF SHADoWS
Robert Downey Jr.
J.EDGAR
Leonardo di Caprio
cARNAGE
Kate Winslet
TWILIGHT SAGA:
BREAKINGDAWN
PART 1
Robert Pattinson
ToWER HEIST
Eddie Murphy
MAcHINE GUN PREAcHER
Gerard Butler
THE SITTER
Jonah Hill
DIRTY GIRL
Milla Jovovich
SEVEN DAYS IN UToPIA
Robert Duvall
IMSTILL HERE
Joaquin Phoenix
THE SoN oF NooNE
Al Pacino
THE MUPPETS
Amy Adams
GARFIELDS PET
FoRcE
Frank Welker
YoGI BEAR
Justin Timberlake
cATS AND DoGS:
THE REVENGE oF KITTY
GALoRE
Bette Midler
WAR HoRSE
Drama / History/ War (PG 13)
146 minutes
Oscar nominated War Horse is set against
a sweeping canvas of rural England and
Europe during the First World War, and
marks the remarkable friendship between
a horse named Joey and a young man
who tames and trains him. When they
are forcefully parted, the flmfollows the
extraordinary journey of the horse as
he moves through the war, changing and
inspiring the lives of all those he meets. The
First World War is experienced through the
journey of this horse in an odyssey of joy
and sorrow, passionate friendship and high
adventure.
STARSJeremyIrvine, EmilyWatson,
Peter Mullan
DIREcToR Steven Spielberg
THE IRoN LADY
Drama (PG 13)
105 minutes
The Iron Lady is a flm about power and
the price one pays for it, a story that is
both unique and universal. Meryl Streep
gives a surprising and intimate portrait
of Margaret Thatcher, the frst and
only female Prime Minister of the UK.
One of the 20th centurys most famous
and infuential women, she came from
nowhere to smash through barriers
of gender and class to be heard in a
male-dominated world. Meryl Streep
has won her third Academy Award for
her depiction as Thatcher as well as the
Golden Globe and a BAFTA.
STARS Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent,
Roger Allam, Richard E. Grant,
Olivia Colman
DIREcToR Phyllida Lloyd
The Iron Lady
The Artist
FLIGHTS FROMTHE US
From Boston, Chicago, New
York and Orlando to Dublin;
from New York and Boston to
Shannon; from Washington to
Madrid. Movies available are
listed below. All movie details
and ratings can be accessed
through your personal screen.
Movies
War Horse
FLIGHTS FROMTHE US
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On Demand TV allows you to control your
TV content and select the most anticipated
shows on TV. Brand new COMEDY
HIGHLIGHTS features Absolutely
Fabulous, Two and A Half Men and New
Girl, Modern Family as well as How I Met
Your Mother, Nurse Jackie, Family Guy
and The Simpsons. From HBO watch out
for Enlightened starring Laura Dern and
Classic Comedy takes in Sex and the City
and Cheers.
There is brand new DRAMA in
Homeland an intriguing drama with an
immensely talented cast, this gripping
thriller stars Claire Danes, in fact
Showtimes edgy, edge-of-your-seat series,
is, bar none, the best thriller on American
TV (New York Post).Also featured is
Boss starring Kelsey Grammer. The series
follows Tom Kane, the mayor of Chicago,
who has recently been diagnosed with a
degenerative neurological disorder. Other
award-winning Drama available On-
Demand includes The Good Wife, Mad
Men and two episodes of In Treatment
starring Gabriel Byrne in the role of his life.
Its time to fasten your seat belts for the
eighth and fnal season of Entourage!
The HBO Emmy and Golden Globe award-
ON DEMAND
winning hit comedy is executive produced
by Mark Wahlberg and takes a look at
the life of Vince Chase, a hot young actor
in Hollywood and the entourage he has
brought with him from Queens, New York.
Available are the frst eight episodes of
Season 8.
Game of Thrones is another HBO
triumph and available On-Demand is the
fnal eight episodes (Season 1) of Game
of Thrones. This ambitious and visually
stunning new series is set in a quasi-medieval
world with a mythic history riddled with
confict. Described by Newsday as the best-
written TV show of the year and by the Los
Angeles Times as a great and thundering
series epic television.
Dont miss the fnal six episodes of the
mini-series The Kennedys, the story of the
most fabled and legendary political family
in American history. The Emmy-winning
television mini-series chronicles the lives of
the famous US family. It features a stellar
cast including Greg Kinnear, Katie Holmes,
Barry Pepper and Tom Wilkinson.
Available On-Demand is eight episodes
from Season 1 of The Borgias the saga of
a crime family set in Italy in 1492. Starring
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias was created and
executive produced
by renowned Irish
director Neil Jordan.
This frst-class
medley of Drama
TV also takes in the
fnal fve episodes
from Season 1 of Blue
Bloods starring Tom
Selleck. Created by
The Sopranos alumni
Mitchell Burgess and
Robin Green, Blue
Bloods is a solid,
character-driven,
multi-story serial
drama. Sellecks
character serves as the anchor for four
generations of police ofcers.
TEENS onboard can enjoy the multi
award-winning Glee and, new from Disney,
Shake It Up. Kids can look forward to
Barney and Friends, Fireman Sam,
Pingu, Ben and Izzy and Ballybraddan.
LIFESTYLE, SPORT AND MUSIC
HIGHLIGHTS include HSBC Golfng
World, 24/7 Flyers/ Rangers Road to the
NHL Winter Classic, The Show, Anthony
Bourdain: No Reservations, Americas
Next Top Model, Videofashion Daily,
Chefs Around the World, Vine Talk, Phil
Spencer: Secret Agent, Horizons, Live
From Abbey Road, Seven Ages of Rock,
Other Voices in NYC.
DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS take
in Megafactories (Coca Cola), Ancient
Secrets, Animal Atlas, Attenboroughs
Journey, Inside The Actors Studio (Ricky
Gervais) and the awe-inspiring Human
Planet as well as a Movie Talk special on
Gabriel Byrne.
Game of Thrones
Enlightened
Entourage
Television
INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
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Radio
ON DEMAND
Chart Hits
Chart Hits lifts the
lid on the latest
pop hits. From Brit
award-winners that
includes Rihanna,
X Factor stars
One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson
and Cher Lloyd to true global
superstars Beyonc, Lady Gaga
and Katy Perry as well as newcomer
Jessie J and oh so much more, this
show is a thrilling mix of the most
recent chart sounds.
Phantom 105.2
Phantom 105.2 is quite simply the
home of the very best music played
on any Irish radio station. Phantom
is committed to playing brand new
music, Indie Rock but really we will
play all genres of music if its a
great track, we will play it. Oh, we
also like having a bit of craic along
the way so why not try something
diferent and tune into Phantom
105.2 we promise you wont be
disappointed! We are Phantom
music that rocks!
Fitzpatrick Hotels
This is a contemporary easy-
listening collection of songs
from both sides of the Atlantic,
brought to you compliments of The
Fitzpatrick Hotel Group USA. With
two hotels in downtown Manhattan,
Grand Central and Fitzpatrick
Manhattan, Fitzpatricks is the place
to stay in NYC.
The Big 10
The Big 10 on 98FM features ten
songs with a connection. Tune into the
countdown every Sunday morning at
10am as we countdown The Big 10,
each week a diferent set of songs
are featured each with a diferent
connection. Presented Darragh ODea
of Dublins 98 FM, this special show
for Aer Lingus, looks at The Big 10 Irish
songs of all time.
Grace Notes
Ellen Cranitch takes a look back
at some of the recordings from
the traditional music world that
were released in 2011. Grace Notes
includes music from some seasoned
old hands, as well as new kids on
the block. This is a nostalgic journey
for lovers of traditional music as
well as newcomers to the genre
and features the fnest traditional
recordings from last year.
La Stupenda
Presented by Liz Nolan of RT
Lyric FM, La Stupenda is a
commemorative programme on
the life and work of one of the
great divas of the 20th century, the
Australian Joan Sutherland. This
Lyric Feature charts the beloved
Dames long and illustrious career
with the music which made her
famous and the recollections of her
colleagues from the opera world.
Jazz Alley
2011 marked both the 40th
anniversary and 110th birthday of
the great Louis Armstrong. In this
Jazz Alley special Donald Helme
takes the opportunity to collect his
thoughts and speaks with renowned
jazz expert Dan Morgenstern and jazz
critic and author of Satchmo The
Genius of Louis Armstrong, Gary
Giddins. In this fascinating show
Helme and guests refect on the life
and achievements of the greatest and
most popular jazz musician of all time.
Best Hits of 2011
Take a recent trip
down memory lane
in this retrospective
of the most popular
hits from 2011. Best
Hits of 2011 features
massive hits including the biggest-
selling artist of the year, Adele, as
well as other instantly recognisable
songs from Maroon 5, Britney Spears,
Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Chris Brown,
Bruno Mars and more.
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Radio
ON DEMAND
Broadway Favourites
Broadway
Favourites may
tempt you to visit
a Broadway show
whilst in New York
or indeed provide
inspiration to tread the boards
yourself. This show really is a moving
collection of memorable songs from
the worlds most famous Broadway
musicals. Tune in to hear hits from
Les Misrables, Guys and Dolls, West
Side Story and many more. Enjoy!
Soul Plane
Sit back, unwind
and while away
your time with
Soul Plane; a
soothing and
sublime selection
of mellow grooves and laid-back
songs. This impressive repertoire
of relaxing Soul classics features
legendary artists such as Barry
White, The Drifters, Nina Simone,
Chic, The Four Tops, Isaac Hayes,
Otis Redding and more.
Aer Guitar
Tune into Aer Guitar presented by
Marty Miller to hear some legendary
rock classics. You can also hear
Marty on Irish radio, weekdays from
2pm on Radio NOVA 100FM, from
Dublin to the World! Aer Guitar
features seriously addictive guitar-
based rock music.
That Decade 1950s
Rock n Roll
emerged in the
mid-1950s as
the new cultural
movement and as
the music of choice
for the masses. Elvis Presley was the
leading fgure of the new sound as
he, along with other stars, including
Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats
Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis became
household names. Essentially the
1950s gave birth to Rock n Roll as
we know it today.
That Decade 1960s
The 1960s was
a revolutionary
decade in terms
of fashion, culture
and music. This was
the decade that
saw the explosion of Popular Music
and in turn the hit record became
a phenomenon that continues to
this very day. Artists featured on
the show include The Monkees,
The Beach Boys, Jackie Wilson, The
Animals and The Isley Brothers.
That Decade 1970s
The 1970s
witnessed a new
dawn in music
spanning a range
of genres from
disco, glam rock
to smooth jazz, electronic music
and punk. That Decade 1970s
showcases an interesting repertoire
of hits from a musically eclectic time.
Artists that can be heard include The
Pointer Sisters, Santana, Hot Gossip,
Heart, Earth Wind and Fire, Mac
Davis and many others.
Copeland Classics
Welcome to the music of Copeland
Classic Hits brought to you courtesy
of Louis Copeland and Sons, a name
synonymous with mens tailoring in
Dublin. Louis Copeland is a world
renowned master tailor and provider
of mens designer suits for over 100
years. Louis Copeland and Sons
can be found in Dublin on Capel St,
Pembroke St and Wicklow St and
beside the IFSC, as well as at Dublin
Airport and in Galway on Merchants
Road. From Armani, Brioni, Hugo
Boss and Paul Smith all leading
labels are available at their stores.
louiscopeland.com.
Best of Moncrief
Best of Moncrief is a lively mix
of funny, engaging and irreverent
features. Its insightful format
gives listeners a unique listening
experience. Tune into Best of
Moncrief every weekday from
1.30-4.30pm on Newstalk 106-108fm
for a lively mix of phone-ins, text
messages and stories from around
the world and down your street. Text
531006, email afternoon@newstalk.
ie or follow Sean on Twitter @
SeanMoncrief.
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Safety brief
We would like to bring your attention to the following safety and security measures:
Please pay attention to any
instructions given to you by the
cabin crew.
Any behaviour towards a fellow
passenger or cabin crew that
is deemed to be threatening or
abusive (including the use of
oensive language) is a serious
matter.
As our priority is the safety of
all passengers, it is important
not to interrupt the cabin
crew while they carry out their
duties, and not to interfere with
aircraft equipment.
As a service to passengers,
alcohol is served in the airport
lounges and on board. In the
interests of safety, Aer Lingus
may refuse to allow you board
if it is thought too much alcohol
has been consumed. While
the majority of passengers
are responsible, there have
occasionally been incidents
where intoxicated passengers
have caused serious safety
hazards. Passengers are
reminded also that during the
ight you may not consume
any alcohol brought onto the
aircraft by you or any other
passenger. The consumption
inight of Duty Free alcohol
purchased from the Sky
Shopping service is also
prohibited. This measure is,
again, necessary in the interests
of ight safety.
If incidents of this kind occur
during a ight, the cabin crew
is obliged to contact police on
arrival at your nal destination.
The Aircraft Captain may also
divert the ight enroute in
order to remove disruptive
passengers. Should this
happen, Aer Lingus will not
be responsible for getting
you home, your ticket money
will not be refunded, and in
addition to the authorities
awaiting you on landing you
could be heavily ned and/or
be liable to a prison sentence.
In many cases, other airlines
may subsequently refuse to
allow you to y with them.
We emphasise that while on
board the aircraft our priority
is your safety. As always, we
wish you a safe and enjoyable
ight, as well as a safe onward
journey.
Suggestions and light exercises to enhance your comfort and well-being during your ight:
Wear loose-tting clothes on board to
allow your skin to breathe, and apply a
good moisturiser throughout.
Stretch your legs as much as possible
by taking a stroll through the cabin.
Circle your ankles clockwise and anti-
clockwise. Bend and straighten your
ankles in a brisk manner with the knee
straight.
Trace the letters of the alphabet with
your foot by moving your ankles.
Exercising your feet and legs
periodically helps to reduce any
possible eects of long-duration travel.
Avoid sitting or sleeping in the same
position for too long and gently stretch
muscles to improve your circulation.
And remember to move your neck
and shoulders during long ights to
prevent stiness.
We wish you an enjoyable experience.
Reducing the eects
of jet-lag
To help reduce the eects of travelling
and jet-lag before, during and after
your ight, we have introduced
an audio programme (available on
Channel 6), which will play every other
hour, oering 60 minutes of soothing
and relaxing audio environments. The
programme is designed to enhance
your physical and mental wellbeing
during the ight.
Apart from tuning in to the inflight
relaxation programme, here are
some other simple things that you
can do to prepare for your journey.
Ideally, avoid heavy food, alcohol,
tea or coee the day before you
travel.
When you arrive at your
destination, try to adjust your
activities gradually to the new
time zone.
Mild exercise on arrival will also
help to stimulate your circulation.
Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage on Aer Lingus services is restricted
to one piece per person, as well as to the weights and
measurements, illustrated below.
Aer Lingus is pleased to bring you some suggestions and light exercises to
enhance your comfort and wellbeing during your ight:
Additional small items, such as cameras, personal stereos,
overcoats and handbags are allowed on board. EU security
rules regarding liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage
apply. Flights departing the USA are subject to TSA
security rules. Passengers in Row 1, or at an emergency
exit, MUST store baggage in an overhead bin.
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weight
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(22 lbs)
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weight
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(15 lbs)
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Population (2006): 481,295
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settlement which grew into the City of Cork. It is bounded by county Tipperary to the northeast, Limerick to the north,
Kerry to the west, Waterford to the east and the Celtic Sea to the south. Cork has the largest area of all the counties in
Ireland and is often described as a microcosm of the country with rugged mountain landscapes in the west and rolling arable
land in the east. Three major rivers traverse the county, the Lee, Blackwater and Bandon rivers.
The Prehistoric Period
During the Mesolithic period, people lived a nomadic existence and survived by hunting, fishing and gathering. They
predominantly utilised areas close to water such as coastal regions, rivers and lakes. The structures these people inhabited
were temporary in nature and do not leave much evidence in the archaeological record, however recent excavations at
Curraghprevin(1) revealed hearths associated with stake and post built structures and pits and worked stone tools were
recovered. Field-walking programmes along the Blackwater valley(2) and East Cork coastline(3) have also yielded worked stone
tools. Despite the absence of evidence for Mesolithic activity in other areas, it is likely that much of the county was occupied.
Agriculture, together with the use of pottery, was first introduced into Ireland during the Neolithic. Settlement from this
period is difficult to identify in the landscape although in recent years excavations have revealed houses of this date such as
Pepperhill(4) , Ballincollig(5) and Gortore(6) . The most obvious sites from this period are megalithic monuments used for burial
of the dead. Examples of passage tombs (The Lag(7) ), portal tombs (Ahaglasin(8) ) and wedge tombs are known in the county.
The north and west of County Cork are particularly rich in wedge tombs and the example at Labbacallee(9) is one of the
largest of this type in Ireland. Many of these monuments remained in use into the Bronze Age.
The Bronze Age saw a population explosion in Ireland that led to the development of a social hierarchy and a warrior elite.
It was during this period that metalworking was introduced into Ireland which appears to have made its way to Irish shores
through trading and cultural contacts. The west of County Cork was a very important area during this period due to the
presence of copper ore. Mining of this took place at Mount Gabriel(10) on the Mizen Peninsula and on the Beara Peninsula(11) .
While some tools were manufactured in the county, as is evidenced by the stone axe moulds from Lyre(12) , much of the copper
was transported through trade links to other areas for working. The largest hoard of bronze axes found in Ireland was
recovered in County Cork. It comprised 25 axes recovered from Clashbredane, Ballineen(13) . A type of site commonly found
dating to this period are fulachta fia or burnt mounds which are areas of burning and heat-affected stones. The stones
were used to heat water for many functions including cooking, bathing and possibly brewing. County Cork is
particularly rich in this type of site with 3397 known examples. At Ballyvourney(14) the first scientific
archaeological excavation of this site type was undertaken during the 1950s. Wedge tombs, such as
Toormoor(15) , continued to be used into this period. Other funeral activity dating to this period
ranges from the stone lined cist burials to burial places for many people under mounds of earth
(barrows) or stones (boulder-burials). At Breenymore(16) four boulder-burials are located within a stone circle. Further
examples of stone circles are Drombeg(17) , Reanascreena South(18) , and Kealkill(19) .
The social structure which had been developed in the Bronze Age matured during the Iron Age into the Heroic Society
popularly referred to as The Celts; these people would have spoken a language akin to modern Irish. Archaeological
evidence for the Iron Age is often difficult to identify, but a metalworking site with furnaces from this period used to process
bog ore was excavated at Kilrussane(20) . A shell midden formed from food waste and dating from this period was excavated
at Glengarriff(21) . Other sites from this period are inland hill forts, such as Carn Tigherna(22) , and coastal promontory forts
such as Toehead(23) which often continued in use into later periods.
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centre in Mazabuka that measures
could be quickly put in place to
ensure her sons result was negative.
Fridahs was just one of many
sad yet hopeful stories we heard
on our feld trip. Aer Lingus has
been supporting UNICEF Ireland
for 15 years, and our passengers
have raised almost $15 million
through emergency appeals and
donations of small change on
transatlantic fights. Your money
has been put to good use in
many disaster-hit areas, such as
the Philippines, Haiti and the
countries of east Africa.
Te people we met in
Zambia were inspiring. Tey
are proud of their country, their
culture and the fact that one of
the seven natural wonders of
the world the breathtaking
Victoria Falls lies within
its borders. Before returning
to Ireland, we joined
young UNICEF climate
ambassadors to pick up litter
in the Victoria Falls
National Park.
Tat evening, we
celebrated with
the locals as their
national football
team sailed through
to the semi-fnal of
the African Cup of
Nations (they went on
to win the fnal after a
penalty shoot out).
And yet, just one
hour away, deep in
rural Zambia, there are people
who do not even know Victoria
Falls exists. Teir children have
never played with a real football,
let alone watched their national
team on television. Te priorities
for these people are safe drinking
water, food, shelter, access to
medical care and keeping their
children safe.
We Aer Lingus and you are
helping UNICEF do a wonderful job
in Zambia, but there is still so much
more to be done. My trip to Zambia
in February was a once in a lifetime
trip. But my support for UNICEF
and the work they are doing all over
the world, will not end there, and I
hope yours wont either.
T
he hospital outside
Mazabuka in Zambia is
not much to look at. Te
doctor visits just once a
month. In four or fve
rooms, the hospitals one nurse/
midwife and her helpers deal with
a population of 8,000 people. Yet
miracles are performed in those
rooms every day.
I was in Mazabuka as an
ambassador for UNICEF. Every
year, eight Aer Lingus cabin crew are
chosen as ambassadors and undertake
a feld trip to see the organisations
work at frst hand. Te tiny hospital
in Mazabuka was one of the frst
in Zambia to be enrolled in Project
Mwana, a UNICEF-funded scheme
that uses SMS technology to speed
up HIV tests for expectant mothers.
Te project has reduced the wait
times for results by over half, and
means that treatment can begin
much sooner in cases where the
results are positive.
It was in Mazabuka
that I met Fridah, 29,
and her son Junior,
seven months. When
Fridah was expecting
Junior, she tested
positive for HIV. Under the
UNICEF scheme, her results were
back in two weeks (compared to
the usual six or eight) and Fridah
was able to start a course of
prophylaxis drugs to prevent the
spread of HIV to her unborn child.
When Junior was born at the
hospital, he was tested as soon as
possible for HIV and, thankfully,
his results were negative.
With the help and support
of this hospital and the new
technology in place, Fridah was
still able to breastfeed her newborn
son with very little risk. Both
mother and baby continue to be
very healthy. Although Fridah was
devastated when she herself was
diagnosed, she is so grateful to the
Top, local
UNICEF climate
ambassadors
with a message
for Aer Lingus
and passengers.
Above, Lynsey
Glasgow holds
a card with the
word that sums
up her experience
in Zambia. Below,
Lynsey talks to
Fridah, mother
to Junior, in
Mazabuka.
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Aer Lingus cabin crew member Lynsey
Glasgow sees charity in action in Zambia.
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