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Thurles – The Fashion Capital

As already stated in a previous article when it comes to ladies and gents fashion, the choice available from the numerous clothing outlets in Thurles, seriously outshine all other towns in County Tipperary and surrounding areas.

This week we received numerous emails complaining about the non-availability of tickets to the 2009 Thurles Chamber Fashion Show. Thurles Chamber send their apologies to you lovely ladies who were disappointed, but space at the event was limited strictly to 300 seats.

To take the sting out of your disappointment here is just a small excerpt from that fabulous nights entertainment, courtesy of Thurles Chamber. So, sit back and enjoy the Fashion Show in High-Definition!

Thurles Fashion Show 2009 from Brian Corbett on Vimeo.

If you see something you like, (No I am not referring to the very beautiful and very professional models provided by the Holman Lee Agency, Limerick)  just hop on the bike into Thurles.

Thurles town’s secret to finding exactly what you are looking for, be it something for a wedding, party, or just some trendy garment, guaranteed to attract attention at your favourite Nightclub, is the large number of clothing and footwear outlets available in close proximity within the town, plus the wide range of garments on offer to suit all age groups and all pockets.

Remember all of the clothing and footwear shown on this High Definition clip can be obtained from one of these stores;

  • Marie Therese Fashions (Slievenamon Rd)
  • United Colours of Benetton (Friar Street)
  • Moran’s (Friar Street)
  • Sable Outerwear Manufacturing Ltd (Industrial Estate, Stradavoher)
  • Dunnes Stores (Slievenamon Rd, Roundabout)
  • Joanne’s (Liberty Square)
  • En Paris (Liberty Square)
  • Airport (Friar Street)
  • McKeon’s Footwear (Friar Street)
  • Note: The professional ‘Make-Up’ and ‘Hair Styles’ for the evenings performance were provided by Natasha Doyle of “Boutique Salon” situated in Parnell Street, Thurles.

    Finally a special thanks to A. Strapp (Chamber President)  PJ. Shanahan,  K. Moloney,  A. Broderick and  Natasha Doyle for making the evening such a pleasant one for all who attended.

    Thurles Chamber Launch Fashion Show

    Holman Lee Agency

    Holman Lee Agency

    It’s the best community event of the season in Thurles and an occasion when all Tipperary females don that bit of  ‘slap’ and their best frocks, to relax and study what’s new in the latest Autumn and Spring fashion lines from various collections currently available in Thurles. It’s an ‘all under one roof event’, with many side shows including  jewellery, footwear and health food and of course its the perfect time of year to browse for ideas, with Christmas just 12 weeks away, on the horizon.

    This community event, which will open with a wine and cheese reception, is organised annually by Thurles Chamber and will be staged on Thursday next October 1st.

    The event moves this year to the Anner Hotel, Dublin Road, Thurles, thanks to the generosity of the hotels proprietor Mr Frank Mulcahy.

    The very lovely Celia Holman Lee (RTE fame) will once again act as hostess for the evening and provide models  from her very professional  Holman Lee Modelling Agency, to exhibit the full garment array entered for viewing.

    The Make-Up artist and Hair Stylist for the evenings performance will be provided by Natasha Doyle of “Boutique Salon” situated in Parnell Street, Thurles.

    Miss Michelle Heffernan, winner of this years ” Pride of Tipperary 2009″ competition, will also be on hand to assist in finding the evenings ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and this award brings with it as usual a much coveted prize.

    Tickets this year are very affordable priced at just €25 each and if you have not got your ticket yet or indeed if you would like to further boost your business by joining with Thurles Chamber, at what promises to be a most enjoyable evening, then make immediate contact with the personnel named hereunder:-

    Kate Moloney. Tel: 087-7558882. Arch Bar. Tel: 0504-22250. Anner Hotel. Tel:0504-21799. Tim Looby Accountants. Tel: 0504-23550. Bookworm. Tel: 0504-22257.

    Of course the evening would be a non event were it not for the tremendous effort made by those exhibiting their fashion collections on the night. Thurles Chamber would like, therefore, to acknowledge and thank the following local exhibitors :-

  • Marie Kennedy (Marie Therese Fashions)
  • Theresa Kavanagh (United Colours of Benetton)
  • Diarmuid Moran (Moran’s)
  • Marion Murtagh (Sable Outerwear Manufacturing Ltd)
  • Fiona Kennedy (Dunne’s Stores)
  • Ann Molloy (Joanne’s)
  • Thurles Fair Trade
  • En Paris
  • Airport
  • Desert Diamond
  • Health and Harmony
  • Green House Clothing and Party Lights
  • Sweet JO Joes
  • McKeon’s Footwear
  • Proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation and the Thurles Town CCTV Project.

    Skippy International Ltd – New School Wear Catalogue Launch

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    One of Ireland‘s leading clothing manufactures and distributors, Skippy International Ltd, today launched their new school wear catalogue for 2009.
    Skippy International Ltd, based in Roscrea, Co.Tipperary since 1977, is a 100% Irish owned family business and has been producing only the highest quality range of school garments for over 30 years.
    The company market their product range under three different and well known labels:

    Skippy:- For all their Boys Wear range.
    Anne Fahey:- For all their Girls Wear range of garments.
    Trampass:- For their full Sports Wear range.

    The companies Managing Director, Mr Robert Wallace, attributes their rapidly growing success in the school wear market to working with a proud, highly skilled and flexible workforce and the companies ability to remain in total control of their own product from conception to final product. He stated “Customers are guided through every stage of their required clothing design, including cresting and sampling, to finally achieve their desired unique design”.

    The company can repeat orders, ‘small runs‘ and ‘specials‘ all of which involve the tailoring of individual garments to fit all required sizes. The company also offer an in house embroidery and heat seal logo service which allows the customer to achieve their own neat and individual look.

    Email: info@skippyinternational.com

    Telephone: 0505-43128

    RHJewellery.com – Easy Shopping For Those With Busy Schedules

    healyRH Jewellery, here in Thurles, has to be your first source when viewing  the latest trends in contemporary, classic and vintage jewellery.

    You will find at RH Jewellery an extraordinary diverse mix of all the latest leading fashion designer jewellery without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.

    All of the pieces are skillfully hand crafted to cater for all tastes. Thus, whether you favour silver, gold, platinum or pearls, or indeed something more funky or gusty and colourful, you need look no further than this site.

    The site is designed to be simple to operate and is extremely customer friendly. Unlike many similar sites, the customer, visiting here, can clearly view the product which interests them. By clicking on the product image offered for sale,  the picture is enlarged which then can be examined in greater detail for its beauty and craftsmanship, thus ensuring that what you see is what you get.

    Customers must register, or if already registered, must log-in, in order to proceed to the checkout area and submit their final order to RH Jewellery. Note that the pricing of all the goods offered for sale, can be viewed in several currencies.

    This new outlet is the ideal browse for ‘brides to be’ who constantly have problems attempting to co-ordinate jewellery colours and matching designs for bridesmaids.

    You can contact RH Jewellery directly by submitting your details in their Contact Us Form or by simply sending an email to: info@rhjewellery.com.

    Do not just take our word for it, take a look for yourselves. 🙂

    Fashion Show Extravaganza In Thurles

    Is there a birthday, wedding anniversary, etc coming up shortly? Are you wondering how best to show your gratitude to someone for a recent kindness? Are you wondering what to get your woman or man for Christmas?  (Sorry for the C word but it is only 12 weeks away!)

    A ticket to the up & coming Thurles Chamber of Commerce fashion show might just help you in solving your gift problem. A host of Thurles exhibitors will come together under one roof, the Premier Hall Thurles, for this one night, only, fashion extravaganza on September 30th.

    Exhibitors will include:

    • Marie Kennedy (Marie Therese Fashions)
    • Theresa Kavanagh (United Colours of Benetton)
    • Diarmuid Moran (Moran’s)
    • Marion Murtagh (Sable Outerwear Manufacturing Ltd)
    • Noreen Foran (Stakelum’s Fashions)
    • Fiona Kennedy (Dunne’s Stores)
    • Miriam Callanan (Footsteps)
    • Fiona Dardis (We do Weddings)
    • Paddy Stakelum (Stakelum’s Menswear)
    • Moira Grace (Grace Fashions)
    • Ann Molloy (Joanne’s)

    The evening will commence with a Cheese and Wine Reception. Clothing, from the exhibitors named, will be displayed by models from the very professional Holman Lee Agency with the lovely TV presenter Celia Holman Lee personally in attendance. There will also be a number of exhibition stands to wander through before and after the fashion displays. Celia Holman Lee will be casting her eyes around the audience in search of the Best Dressed Gentleman (Gel the hair lads) & Best Dressed Lady, both of whom will receive some very nice prizes.  Hold on, that’s not all folks, entertainment during the 30 minute interval comes courtesy of Pheonix Productions who have rowed in to support this project. (Remember their recent show, which packed in 8000 fans in 6 nights!)

    Note:  Total proceeds of this extravaganza will go to funding the Thurles CCTV System soon to be installed.

    Admission this year is reduced to just €30.00 per person and tickets can be bought from the Chamber Office (0504-23407), Marie Healy, Arch Bar, Stakelum’s Fashions, Marie Therese, Mary Hannahs, & Footsteps. Looking forward to seeing you there!

    Remember : Fashion Show Extravaganza
    Date: Sept 30th.
    Venue: Premier Hall, Thurles.
    Time: 7.30pm Sharp.