Fancy treating yourself to an indulgent facial? Then why not enter our competition?
Beauty Essentials has teamed up with Contemporary Living to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a luxurious Time Control Facial by MATIS.
Beauty Essentials is an award-winning salon. It has received the prestigious Matis Salon of Excellence award on three occasions. What’s more, it’s proprietor, Jean Daly was shortlisted as one of the top five beauty therapists in Ireland in 2005! When you visit Beauty Essentials you can therefore be assured that you are in expert hands.
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Contemporary Living has teamed up with Bewley’s Hotel Group for a fantastic competition. We are offering the chance to win one night’s B&B for two people in a Bewley’s Hotel in Ireland.
Bewley’s Hotels are a group of six contemporary hotels situated in prime locations across Ireland and the UK. Four of which are in Dublin — Ballsbridge, Leopardstown, Newlands Cross and at Dublin Airport, and two are in the UK, in Leeds and at Manchester Airport.
Bewley’s Hotels offers the epitome of affordable chic in strategic locations. Their close proximity to the city centre, airport and major road networks makes them an ideal base for business and leisure visitors alike. A great nights sleep is of paramount importance at each of these hotels — guests can expect sound proofed bedrooms ‘dive into bed’ duvets and fluffy hypo-allergenic pillows.
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Do you feel that you have a creative streak? Have you always wanted to put down your thoughts in writing but have never got around to it? Well, here is your chance to take part in an amazing competition. It is open to everyone.
The Moth magazine is one of the co-sponsors of the competition
This new poetry prize, sponsored by the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in association with the Cavan-based arts and literature magazine, The Moth, was launched in June this year.
“A little poetry enriches our everyday lives,” says Ballymaloe’s Darina Allen, “so I’m delighted to be sponsoring this prize.”
With a first prize of €2,000, second prize of €1,000 and third prize of €500, the competition is open to everyone, and will be judged by Matthew Sweeney, whose most recent collection was shortlisted for The Irish Times/Poetry Now Award and the T. S. Eliot Prize. It costs €6 per poem to enter, and you can enter as many poems as you like.
The closing date is looming: its 31 December 2011. So why not put pen to paper and get writing. The winner will be announced at a reception in Ballymaloe House in March 2012, to which the three winners will be invited to read. So a night of luxury and fine dining is assured!
To find out more, go to www.themothmagazine.com or call 049 433 1336.
Contemporary Living has teamed up with Cavan Chamber of Commerce to offer you the chance to win €100 in Cavan Chamber of Commerce vouchers.
Shop local – do your bit!
As part of our ‘Do Your Bit’ shop local campaign, Cavan Chamber of Commerce is offering one lucky reader a chance to win €100 in vouchers.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce vouchers can be redeemed in over 60 shops in Cavan town. It is one simple way of ensuring that money is spent in the local community. The Cavan Chamber of Commerce vouchers make ideal Christmas presents and can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce office in Churchview or from Eason’s.
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The Hotel Kilmore has teamed up with Contemporary Living to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a voucher for a three course meal plus a bottle of wine for two people.
The Hotel Kilmore is a family-run hotel that offers first rate attention and service to all of its customers. Whether you are planning a wedding, a weekend break, a business meeting or a a family get-together the Hotel Kilmore offers something for everyone.
The perfect wedding venue
Situated only 5 minutes from Cavan town in picturesque, landscaped gardens, the Hotel Kilmore should be your first choice when it comes to planning your wedding reception.
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Contemporary Living has teamed up with the Nyah music label to give away 6 Irish Trad CDs.
Martin Donohoe has recently recorded two artists on the new, Nyah music label. These are Cathal Lynch and Kavan Donohoe.
The Nyah music label was established to give talent, both young and old, the opportunity to record. The label specialises in music, song and verse that has been influenced by the Irish musical Tradition.
Cathal Lynch is one of the leading Irish singers of his generation. ‘The Jolly Roving Tar’ is his second CD after eight years. It is a collection of love songs. Some of which have been part of the Irish singing tradition for up to two centuries, whereas others, like, ‘The Lady of Loughrea’ for just over 35 years.
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