Tuesday, November 24, 2009
AREN'T THEY LOVELY JUMPERS...
On Saturday 21st November of this year the Lovely Jumper Fest swung into action. Over 150 people attended despite the atrocious weather and local flooding, not by the Spailpin thankfully!! They came in their wellies, caps and of course their lovely jumpers, cardigans, geansai and even the odd vest. A few pints were had while watching some entertaining jumper videos and then some lovely competitions were run to garner a few extra quid. These included The Loveliest Jumper contest (who found the loveliest jumper), Jumper On (how many jumpers can you put on in one minute), Bra Off (how quickly you can take you're bra off under you're jumper) and The Lovely Jumper Auction (people in lovely jumpers auctioning themselves off for a pint on the night with the highest bidder).
LOVELY JUMPER FEST IN AN SPALPIN FANACH
The Loveliest Jumper contest was hotly contested. After scouring the crowd for the loveliest geansai of the night, the JPC had a hard time narrowing it down to 6 finalists. The 3 lads sported some lovely jumpers which haven't seen the light of day in donkies. The winner of the mens, Mike O'Donovan bravely wore a blue number with 2 giant floral creations in the middle, Shane something came in a modified classic aran jumper and was a close second with Ciaran Forde in a tartan number in 3rd place. Likewise the ladies outdid themselves with the eventual winner Marion wearing what can only be called the "Christmassesiest" jumper we've ever seen, covered from head to waist in tinsel, bows and other Christmas paraphenalia she was a shoe in. The runners up Elaine Buckley, who wore her old Scoil Mhuire jumper with some lovely rossetas hand knit and sewn in and Claire McCormack who was gave her best Peig Sayers impression in her lovely jumper.
JUMPERS ON COMPETITION IN PROGRESS
Gillian McCormack was the eventual winner of Jumpers On. Her nimble fingers and slight frame meant she managed to fit on a whopping 7 lovely jumpers in the space of a minute, now that's fast!! When the pile of jumpers of stage ran out, her quick thinking (of robbing a jumper from nearby audience member) meant she stole the limelight for the two boys, Niall O'Rahilly Drew and Colum Brosnan who were close behind her with 6 jumpers each. The other 2 poor girls, Eva and Marie suffered bad luck picking the smallest and awkwardist jumpers from the floor and forgot that to be "officially on" both arms and neck had to be through the appropriate holes.
WINNER OF THE LOVELIEST JUMPER CONTEST
"IT IS A LOVELY JUMPER I SWEAR"
Denise Fallon was the clear winner of the Bra Off competition as she managed to whip off her bra under her jumper in a record 7.2 seconds. Her regular GAA training sessions meant she had the upper hand on the other girls on this one! Brid Browne claimed she was a close second but some of the girls (Mardy O'Riordan, Yvonne Moloney, Elaine Buckley) didn't seem to be making too much of an effort to win for some reason. Regardless Denise was delighted with her performance and credited her local Kanturk football team for her win, as they are changed into their training gear in no time at all.
LOVELY JUMPER CAKE
The Lovely Jumper Auction saw some ridiculous bidding ensue as 5 lovely volunteers got up on stage. People couldn't wait for the chance to have a pint with the lovely auctionees and bids of between 25 - 50euro were made for Ray Brosnan, Aoife Kelleher, Denise Fallon, Des Brosnan and Eimear Murphy. I'm sure their individual jumpers played a part on the bidding as well as the lovely moustaches sported by Ray and Des for Movember.
SOME LOVELY JUMPERS
The 50p cake shop and a selection of item from the RNLI were on sale all night and lovelingly promoted and sold by Eve McLoughlin. 50p Jumper Confessions were also being given by Fr. O'Regan and Fr. Hannon throughout the night in case any jumpers sins were committed, such as turning up in a sweater or god forbid without a lovely jumper! Rumour has it that several Hail Jumpers and a Glory Be to the Jumper had to be doled out. How many sweets in a jar? and a very impromptu jumper spanking session also took place and brought in a good few pennies.
BOYS IN THEIR LOVELY JUMPERS
Thanks to generous donations by everyone on the night and donations from our online website (www.mycharity.ie/event/lovelyjumperfest) a whopping 2,500 was raised. We're very happy to say that the very first Lovely Jumper Fest was a roaring success. A big thank you to everyone who attended, those who donated online and through sponsorship cards. We'd also like to say a big thank you to some local businesses who supported us and donated raffle prizes for the night such as Blarney Woolen Mills, NORD Carpentry Services, The Pavillion, Bobs Bar Kanturk, Primetime Washington St, O'Riordans Shop and Petrol Station Kanturk, Daniel O'Donnell and Garrettstown Surf School. A big lovely thank you too, to RedFM for plugging the event, Plugd Records for selling tickets and of course An Spailpin Fanach for hosting it.
JUMPER CONFESSIONS
So to keep the show on the road, or the jumper on the hanger so to speak we've set up a Facebook page if anyone would like to find out more information, to see some lovely jumper photographs or to keep tabs on whats happening for next year. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=100000483649513&ref=nf
LOVELY JUMPER SPANKINGS
"Jumpers are inevitable in a progressive society. Jumpers are constant." Benjamin Disraeli (edited by the JPC)
RNLI & 50P CAKE SHOP
Jumper Preservation Committee
(Caitriona O'Connor, Ellen O'Sullivan, Siobhan O'Connor)
HOW MANY SWEETS IN A JAR COMPETITION
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
FLOOD VIDEOS STOLEN FROM PHIL'S BLOG HEE HEE
OK OK SO HERE'S A LINK TO HIS BLOG AND HE DOES HAVE MORE VIDS UP THERE BUT THESE ONES ARE THE BEST OF THE LOT...
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY - BREFFMEISTER FIRST CORK APPEARANCE TONIGHT PAVILION!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Mass hysteria at Lockdown with the announcement of our special guest...Yes its true, the one and only Breffmeister will be guesting at our Design show tonight at the Pavillion, 9pm. As widely featured in national media as ‘Jedward’, Harvard graduate Breffny Morgan has become quite the national icon since the new season of Bill Cullen’s ‘Apprentice’ aired, and we can’t wait to have him as a guest at our Design show! With a Victoria’s Secret-style show opening to singer Brian Deady’s performance, the show is one for the boys and girls not to miss! Tickets €15 now onsale from The Pavillion bar, Careys Lane and Sobe Brown, Morrisons Island or on the door on the night. Doors @The Pavillion open 9pm Friday 20th!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
MOVEMBER PIX UPDATE - DAVE & GROWING HANDLEBARS!
GIMME A WEEK & IT WILL START TO LOOK RIGHT I SWEAR! JOIN MY TEAM ITS NOT TOO LATE - CLICK HERE TO JOIN MAC'S MO-FO'S BIG PARTY LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT PAVILION
Footsteps hosts a gala party over two floors at the Pavilion to celebrate Movember in Cork. Stevie G will be on the decks spinning Motown, soul and disco classics while we will be deciding who is the man and women of Movember too! It's free from 10pm and everyone over 18 is welcome! RedFM's Dave Mac and Philip Bourke will be hosting the Mo proceedings too! Movember means Mo Motown, Mo Mojitos and Mo Disco at Footsteps in the Pavilion Nov 29th we will be showing the classic Standing in the Shadows of Motown first, plus belting out soul and disco classics over two floors later on! All Free and all funky!
FOOTSTEPS FACEBOOK HERE
NICE DODGY MO PHIL!
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY - PROCRASTINATION - THIS IS SO SO SO SO GOOD SERIOUSLY YOU WILL LOVE THIS I PROMISE!
CLEAR 5 MINS OUT OF YOUR DAY SETTLE BACK AND SOAK THIS UP ITS ONE OF THE BEST SHORT FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN SO CLEVER AND SO ENJOYABLE!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY - VIEW FROM TOP OF BURJ DUBAI & GUITAR BEATBOX
WOW - BOTH VIDS - WOW
Hi Guys, thank you for watching this video. here you go some info about this guy.
Artist Name: Michael Gregorio
Music: "Parisienne Walkways" by Gary Moore.
SNOW PATROL & CHERYL COLE SET THE FIRE TO THE THIRD BAR
AND THE ORIGINAL VERSION WITH MARTHA WAINWRIGHT
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY - AUTO-TUNE: HERE TO STAY? LET'S ASK WEIRD AL
AND HERE'S THE MOST RECENT EXAMPLE OF...WELL, ALL OF THE ABOVE...
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
DVP HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: BOBBING FOR APPLES & SMELLY SOCKS
DUNNO WHY IT'S SILENT AT THE START BUT AUDIO KICKS IN AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE...
TWITTER ACCOUNT 'SHIT MY DAD SAYS' OPTIONED FOR US TV SITCOM
A Twitter feed featuring pearls of wisdom from a 73-year-old father could become a family comedy on US TV. Justin Halpern, 29, has become an internet star with more than 700,000 followers since he began posting his father's often profane words of wisdom. The comments include: "The baby will talk when he talks, relax. It ain't like he knows the cure for cancer and he just ain't spitting it out." According to the Hollywood Reporter, Halpern will co-write the CBS project. The trade paper also reports that Halpern will be a co-executive producer and that the creators of Will and Grace, David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, are on board to develop the comedy. It will then become a pilot before executives decide whether to turn it into a series. Halpern already has a book deal with Harper Collins - he will co-write the TV project and will also be a co-executive producer. Halpern moved back in with his parents in San Diego in August and began the Twitter feed based on daily conversations with his dad soon after.
Here are some of Mr Halpern Snr's words of wisdom:
• "Oh please, you practically invented lazy. People should have to call you and ask for the rights to lazy before they use it."
• "Just pay the parking ticket. Don't be so outraged. You're not a freedom fighter in the civil rights movement. You double parked."
• "Don't touch the bacon, it's not done yet. You let me handle the bacon, and I'll let you handle... whatever it is you do. I guess nothing."
• "Your mother made a batch of meatballs last night. Some are for you, some are for me, but more are for me. Remember that. More. Me."
• "Why would I want to check a voicemail on my cell phone? People want to talk to me, call again. If I want to talk to you, I'll answer."
• "I turn the kitchen faucet on and the shower burns you, yes, I get it... No, I'm not gonna stop, I'm just saying yes, I get that concept."
Here are some of Mr Halpern Snr's words of wisdom:
• "Oh please, you practically invented lazy. People should have to call you and ask for the rights to lazy before they use it."
• "Just pay the parking ticket. Don't be so outraged. You're not a freedom fighter in the civil rights movement. You double parked."
• "Don't touch the bacon, it's not done yet. You let me handle the bacon, and I'll let you handle... whatever it is you do. I guess nothing."
• "Your mother made a batch of meatballs last night. Some are for you, some are for me, but more are for me. Remember that. More. Me."
• "Why would I want to check a voicemail on my cell phone? People want to talk to me, call again. If I want to talk to you, I'll answer."
• "I turn the kitchen faucet on and the shower burns you, yes, I get it... No, I'm not gonna stop, I'm just saying yes, I get that concept."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
JUST SAY MO!
JOIN MAC'S MO-FO'S HERE http://ie.movember.com/mospace/208815/
FULLY SHAVEN...LADIES & GENTLEMEN I GIVE YOU THE BARE-FACED ASSASSIN...
OK ASIDE FROM THE DECIDEDLY DODGY SHOT WHERE I LOOK LIKE I HAVE A TOUPE & SOME UNKNOWN DISEASE THIS IS ME ROCKING THE MO ON ITS OWN-IO BUT I RECKON BY MOVEMBER END IT WILL BE THE HANDLEBAR FOR ME..
THIS IS THE HANDLEBAR LOOK...
FULLY BEARDED FOR THE LAST TIME IN A WHILE...
PHIL ROCKING THE FRENCH DEBONAIR STYLE MUSHER/MO/TACHE CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL JUST GROW IT IF YOU CAN! OH AND SCROLL DOWN TO SEE JUST HOW ALIKE RUPERT PUPKIN (DE NIRO IN KING OF COMEDY) HE LOOKS...
JOIN PHIL'S TEAM - BOURKEY'S BARE-FACED WARRIORS - HERE
FULLY SHAVEN...LADIES & GENTLEMEN I GIVE YOU THE BARE-FACED ASSASSIN...
OK ASIDE FROM THE DECIDEDLY DODGY SHOT WHERE I LOOK LIKE I HAVE A TOUPE & SOME UNKNOWN DISEASE THIS IS ME ROCKING THE MO ON ITS OWN-IO BUT I RECKON BY MOVEMBER END IT WILL BE THE HANDLEBAR FOR ME..
THIS IS THE HANDLEBAR LOOK...
FULLY BEARDED FOR THE LAST TIME IN A WHILE...
PHIL ROCKING THE FRENCH DEBONAIR STYLE MUSHER/MO/TACHE CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL JUST GROW IT IF YOU CAN! OH AND SCROLL DOWN TO SEE JUST HOW ALIKE RUPERT PUPKIN (DE NIRO IN KING OF COMEDY) HE LOOKS...
JOIN PHIL'S TEAM - BOURKEY'S BARE-FACED WARRIORS - HERE
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY - 16:MOMENTS
IN NEED OF A LITTLE UPLIFTING LIFE AFFIRMING IMAGES TO PERK YOU UP TODAY?? THEN CHECK THIS...
Monday, November 9, 2009
MAKE MINE A MO...
JOIN MAC'S MO'FO'S HERE http://ie.movember.com/mospace/208815/
STEVIE G, ME & MY FOXY BEARD (SOON TO BE FOXY HANDLE BAR MOUSTACHE, OH AND DOLLERY TOO WHO DEFO SHOULD BECOME A SIGNED UP MEMBER OF MAC'S MO-FO'S & NOT JOIN THE SPLITTER ROAR WHO HAS SIGNED UP WITH PHIL'S BUM-FLUFF BANDITS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT...CLICK http://philipbourke.blogspot.com/ TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PHIL'S TEAM
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY MOVEMBER TEAM PAGE AND IF U HAVE GOT THE FACIAL FOLLICLES FOR IT WHY NOT BECOME A MO' BRO (OR A MO' SISTA)
STEVIE G, ME & MY FOXY BEARD (SOON TO BE FOXY HANDLE BAR MOUSTACHE, OH AND DOLLERY TOO WHO DEFO SHOULD BECOME A SIGNED UP MEMBER OF MAC'S MO-FO'S & NOT JOIN THE SPLITTER ROAR WHO HAS SIGNED UP WITH PHIL'S BUM-FLUFF BANDITS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT...CLICK http://philipbourke.blogspot.com/ TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PHIL'S TEAM
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY MOVEMBER TEAM PAGE AND IF U HAVE GOT THE FACIAL FOLLICLES FOR IT WHY NOT BECOME A MO' BRO (OR A MO' SISTA)
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