Communion & Confirmation Special Feature

Holy Communion and Confirmation Parties at The Gleneagle The Gleneagle Hotel are pulling out all the stops for their Holy Communion and Confirmation parties and at a price that won’t break the piggy bank.

As well a delicious three course meal, they have lined up all sort of special treats to help celebrate your child’s special day. For communions there’s a kids’ disco and for confirmations, their famous

teen zone will be up and running. They have also included a family pass to Aquila Club and a €20 gift voucher for The Gleneagle shop.

The celebratory lunch includes three courses, free minerals for the children and a personalised menu and costs €28 per adult and €10 per child.

To make a reservation call 064 6671550.

Top Tips for First Time Communion Moms At Mods & Minis we know that choosing the perfect Communion dress can be both exciting and a little daunting! Don’t worry, you are in the steady hands of experts and we’ve got some great top tips to guide you along the way: Start your search as soon as possible- We realise April/ May, may seem like a lifetime away but in the communion dress world, the search begins in October. Surprising we know, but the dresses arrive in store from the beginning of October so start early to avoid disappointment!

“But what if she grows?” Uttered by every Mother in despair, at the thought of their little girl ending up with a mini dress after a growth spurt following your dress fitting. A great rule of thumb is to give half an inch for every six months. In general, this works great and all our team recommend this to

everyone buying for the special day. But be confident you know your kids best, maybe they are due a growth spurt, in which case you might want to increase the amount of room, or maybe they shot up like wild flower this summer and you are confident they will not be getting much taller again for a while. Either way our team are here to help and will be ready in store to advise you as best we can.

Extra socks or tights is a must. Always buy two, because believe me, if you have only purchased one pair this will be the pair the tumble dryer decided to gobble up, or those tights will be the tights that snag the morning of the big day. (Not to mention splatters from those muddy puddles left over from the April showers) Its always best to have a backup pair, ready to go.

Try on everything– I cannot tell you the amount of

times we have had families who were convinced just looking at the hanger that they had found the perfect dress, however the dresses look so different on. Something you may not think much of on the rack may be the perfect dress on your little communion girl!

The top tip is to try on everything, even dresses you think you don’t like, I guarantee you will be surprised, and if nothing else you get to try on as many ‘princess dresses’ as you can.

Be comfortable- When she’s trying on her dress, be sure she sits down. Your little one will be standing, kneeling and sitting in the church, not to mention all the fun during the celebrations after, so make sure she is comfortable. With countless photos inevitable for the day, we want to make sure your little girl is as comfortable and confident as possible.

Bring Gourmet Food To Your Table Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen is a newly established Catering Business specialising in Outside Catering & Handmade Artisan Products.

Co-owner Paul has over twenty years experience in local, well re-

nowned hospitality kitchens, and is now taking this wealth of expertise to bring gourmet food to your table. Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen can cater for all types of occasions and events.

All dishes and products are handmade using the freshest and most local ingredients. For more info or to book for your event please contact: Paul & Colleen O’Connor T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: paul@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen

Planning on having your Family occasion At Home?

Catering for a Confirmation or Communion can be daunting,

Why not let us do it for you?

CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF GOURMET FOOD, DELIVERED TO YOUR TABLE

• Slow Braised Beef Steaks • Lightly spiced Chicken Curry • Traditional Beef Stroganoff • Confit Duck Leg • Baked Fillet of Cod wrapped in Serrano Ham

We know the milestones of first holy communion and confirmation are cherished and we will ensure your day creates lasting memories.

Celebrate your child’s Communion or Confirmation in style at Killarney Golf and Fishing Clubs Restaurant.

Enjoy excellent food, On Site Car Parking, Stunning Lake Views, our package also includes a token gift for the celebratory child.

Please note we do book out early so early reservations are advised.

3 Course Meal €25 pp Children’s 3 Course Meal €10 per child for further details please contact us on 087 2058460 or email dgbialann@gmail.com

For more Gourmet Options, Salads, Homemade Pastries, Breads and much more.

CONTACT PAUL & COLLEEN O CONNOR T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: paul@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen

Dinner with a Lakeside View Lakeside dining at Killarney Golf and Fishing club not only offers exceptionally fresh food, from mouth-watering steak sandwiches, fantastic roasts to door step sandwiches.

Along with great food we can also offer one of the best views of the beautiful Lough Leane, wherever you choose to sit in our bistro you will have a view that is unmatched anywhere else in Killarney. We cater for christenings, afters of weddings, Christmas parties, corporate events, society outings or any other private dining events you may be thinking of. The bistro is open from 9am for breakfast right through to evening meals.

Every Sunday we offer a selection of all day Sunday Roasts along with our usual menu.

So if you want a relaxing lakeside drink or

a 3 full course meal we can cater for you, we have something for everyone. Local husband and wife team David & Geraldine McCarthy (pictured) have just taken over the catering and are passionate about great food and service. David has been a chef for the past 23 years and brings with him a wealth of experience.

David has worked in some of the best restaurants in Killarney and abroad. Killarney has some of the best scenery in the world, and we have some of the best views of it!

We want to introduce locals and visitors to what makes Killarney special – great food, service & scenery.

Call out to us at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club or Contact us on 087 2058460 or email: dgbialann@gmail.com

A Picture Paints A Thousand Words SPECIAL moments captured on camera in an album of your child’s Communion or Confirmation will be something they will treasure forever.

These portraits tend to come alive to the viewer, sparking wonderful memories even years after the occasion and capturing the magic of this monumental occasion in a child’s life.

If you are hiring the services of a photographer or bringing your child for a studio session to capture the big event on camera for posterity, then do your research.

Some photographers specialise in First Communion and Confirmation portraits and photography.

You could check with your photographer in advance to see what sort of style you seek. You may seek a traditional studio photoshoot, or reportage-style shoot, outdoors.

Each portrait session is personalized to the individual first communion recipient or confirmation candidate, typically yielding over a dozen unique shots.

Give a child a gift to cherish SEEKING the perfect gift for children making their Confirmation or First Holy Communion? If your child, godchild, niece, nephew, grandchild, or family friend is about to celebrate this landmark occasion, then a present that they will cherish for a lifetime would be very welcome.

While money has been a traditional gift in Ireland, some may want to choose something a little personal, to remind the child of the sacrament and its importance.

These days, treasured keepsake gifts can be found to suit all budgets, from picture frames to inscribed jewellery, and from prayer books and rosary beads to a commemorative photoshoot.

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