28.08.2012
North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper
Skerries Star Makes Concert Debut Skerries star and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ryan O’Shaughnessy has confirmed his first headline show at The Academy Dublin on Saturday 8th September. The local lad caused quite a sensation when he first appeared on the popular TV show earlier this year and he is now ready to play his first gig. His debut self-titled album went straight into the Irish Charts at number one, and into the UK Top Ten. During this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final, the hopeful was a marked contrast to the show’s reliably entertaining magicians, performing pets and dance squads – one man, an acoustic guitar and his own songs. 19-year-old Ryan O’Shaughnessy from Skerries was an instant hit with the judges and millions watching.
Ryan’s new move appears just as unlikely – releasing a self-titled mini-album of six self-penned songs, but he says: “People know from the show that I write my own songs – it’s what they expect from me. The acoustic side is what I feel comfortable with and the songs fit together nicely.” He plays most of the instruments, including piano, on the minialbum, explaining: “I can pick up most instruments and get a good sound. I have a good ear, which makes things a lot easier.” It helped that Ryan grew up in The North County surrounded by his father’s guitars and mother’s piano, writing his first songs with his brother two years ago. Although both parents are decent amateur musicians – his father played a season of gigs in the Canary Islands. Now, he wants to start gigging in earnest and eventually playing festivals such as Oxegen, his concert on September 8th is a great way to start!
Malahide Rugby Seek Youth Team Coaches Due to the increase in popularity of rugby and the continued growth of player numbers, Malahide RFC are now seeking dedicated coaches for its youths rugby section. The coaches will work as part of a co-ordinated youth rugby development plan for age grades, including under 13’s, 15’s, 17’s and 19’s. If you have played rugby in the past and are interested in getting 15-a-side rugby coaching experience and passing on your valuable skills to the next generation of rugby players please contact Mike Waters at 086 2653291. Previous coaching experience would be ideal but not essential, as Malahide RFC will provide coaching guidance and training for all interested parties.
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Snippet Balbriggan Historical Talk As their contribution to Heritage Week, Balbriggan and District Historical Society present a talk entitled ‘George Hamilton and the Development of Balbriggan’ by James Andrews. It will take place at the Town Hall, Balbriggan, on Wednesday, 29th August at 8 p.m.
Ryan O'Shaughnessy
Wacky World
USA
Flash Mob Wedding proposal
Pictured are junior members of Swords Karate club, along with Dermot O'Keeffe, as they display trophies which they won during a summer competition.
Portmarnock Golf Club Hosts Major Competition Portmarnock Golf Club, recognised as one of the finest links courses in the world, will host the 29th staging of the
Snippet Needle Crafters A Knit ‘n’ Natter group meet every Tuesday in the Donabate Portrane Community Centre from 10 am to 12 noon. A fee of €5 is charged to cover costs. Everyone welcome to knit and have a natter!
biennial St Andrews Trophy Match for men and the 45th annual Jacques Léglise Trophy Match for boys on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September. Admission to the matches is free. Both St Andrews and Jacques Léglise Trophy matches are long established and distinct amateur international golf matches. Top amateur golfers will battle it out against the Continent of Europe. There are nine players on each
team and games will be played over two days. Many of today’s leading professional golfers took part in these matches in previous years. Previously, Great Britain and Ireland were represented by leading players at the peak of their amateur careers, including current World No 1, Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington. Speaking to the
County Leader, Matthew Walsh, Captain, Portmarnock Golf Club said: “Portmarnock Golf Club is honoured to be hosting such a renowned event. These matches offer a wonderful opportunity to walk the fairways with, and study close up, the finest amateur
A US man turned his marriage proposal into a flash mob event involving hundres of people and 300 flowers. He arranged for hundreds of strangers to approach and give her a flower as they headed for an after-work date. As Miss Elsey became surrounded by a huge crowd of flower wielding well-wishers, the young man took the opportunity to slip away and change into a tuxedo. He returned minutes later with a microphone before getting down on one knee and asking his girlfriend for her hand in marriage, to which she responded: "Of course."
golfers in the world who will undoubtedly will be future stars in the professional game.”
Allotments Open Day In Malahide One of the great local initiatives in Malahide, the Malahide Allotments, is hosting an open day on Sunday September 2nd, at the Allotments on the Swords/Malahide Road. Featuring a BBQ, Face Painting, Animal Petting Zoo and lots of prizes for the best Allotments. The day will also celebrate the official opening of the new clubhouse, make your way up there at midday and its a great chance to meet allotment members and a fun day for all the family.
Rush Youth Club Nights Pictured at the launch of the County Council Photo Group exhibition and presentation of prizes on Tuesday 21st August at County Hall, Swords are: prize winners, Bernard Harford (overall winner), Fran Creed, County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan, who presented the prizes, Christine Murphy and Caroline Bradley.
New members registration and information evening in St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush has recently taken place. Club nights are Thursday, 7.30-9.30 p.m and Friday, 7 - 8.30 pm catering for Males and Females 12 - 18 years of age. Contact 086-1679898 for further details.
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