12-17-2007, 02:44 PM
MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF PHILO ORGANIZER.
THANK YOU!
To all the Lizzy suporters up and down the country and across the sea, you made it one of the greatest nights in Rock History. Nice to see everyone enjoying themselves and " Having a Good Time ".
Next year is already being planned and will rock your socks off, look out for all the updates and info's.
Thanks to Philomena Lynott for making the Weekend ever so special and to Smiley Bolger for his blessing. Hats off to Smiley.
Thanks to Andy and Steffen Kuhne for making the long trip from Eastern Germany, they are truley Dedicated Lizzy Fans.
Thank you to the Tributes organizers from Dublin, New Castle West, Drogheda, Richmond in UK and Dumfries in Scotland for supporting me. Phil best of luck with Dumfreis III.
Thanks to Roddie, Graham, Paul and Lindsy of the Roisin Dubh Trust.
Thanks to all the messages of support from around the globe via the www.
And most of all thank you to my wife Mary and friend Bernard for their loyal support.
And to Philip Lynott, thank you for your music and your legacy.
FRIENDS OF PHILO,
Colm
Friends of Philo Weekend
Tribute to Black Rose will be held in The Arklow Bay Hotel, on Saturday April 12th. Doors open 8.30pm . NOW STARTING AT 9PM not 9.30pm as advertised.
€20.00 admission. With Full Bar Extension ,"STRICTLY 18's & OVER"
For those of you who decide to stay for the weekend we now have two extra gigs.
Friday April 11th The Promo night 10pm - Late
with Arnkill and Boy Dyson in The Mary B bar and lounge.
Saturday April 12th Tribute to the Black Rose in the Arklow Bay Hotel.
Door prize with Admission Ticket for one lucky winner also raffle with great prizes.
Raffle at 11.30pm so to be in with a chance arrive early.
Mark Gormley from Dublin won the main door prize. A Phil Lynott Statuette.
Sunday April 13th Family day 2pm - 6pm
with Films and acoustic live music from Bare Essentials & Special Guests
in Mary B bar and lounge. Free Raffle for Teenagers.
Tickets NOW ON SALE in the following outlets :
The Arklow Bay Hotel 00353 (0)402 32309 ,
Mary B bar and lounge lwr Main St. Arklow,
Whites Music Store Main St., Gorey and
Earls Newsagents Main St., Wicklow Town.
Accomodation in Arklow Bay Hotel is limited only a few rooms left
( For more accomodation details scroll down page)
The hottest Thin Lizzy tribute band around Tizz Lizzy from Belfast will be headlining, a show not to be missed with THREE other local ROCK BANDS , BOY DYSON ,
ARNKILL ( County Wicklow Battle of the Bands winners 2007 ),
long time rockers AVALANCHE ( aka DEORA DEA ) all playing
in aid of Roisin Dubh Trust, 'CONSOLE' Suicide Awareness and Drug Awareness.
Also with special guests Philomena Lynott of course, the night would not be the same without her,
AS in true fashion "The Show must go on!"
Some changes made to the evenings line up as follows:
Unfortunately Donal 'Doish' Nagle Ex-Grand Slam could not attend.
Unfortunately Daniel Breslin could not make an appearance to recite that wonderful heart wrenching poem.
Percussionist Martin Gallagher from Dublin ( who will also make an appearance with Tizz Lizzy on Dancing in the Moonlight on saxophone) kicked off the evening. Fair play!
Local Bag Piper from Arklow Pipe Band stepped into play Whiskey in the Jaro on the pipes and went down well with audience.
Visual Display on main night, Tshirts, poster and picture tickets designed by my friend Steffen Kuhne ( aka Parrisly ), Frankfurt on der Oder, Eastern Germany.
Please check out and eyeryone is invited to join the following :
http://www.myspace.com/friendsofphilo@eircom.net main site
http://www.friendsofphilo@facebook.com
http://www.friendsofphilo@bebo.com
and you can email Colm at
http://www.friendsofphilo@yahoo.ie
http://www.colm.weadick@gmail.com
For people travelling from abroad please check:
In Dublin allow half hour or more from Airport or Ferry Port to Bus Depot or Train Station.
http://www.irishrail.ie for Train timetables and prices from Dublin - Rosslare Europort Connection or Rosslare - Dublin if travelling by Ferry. Distance 1.5 hrs to Arklow from Rosslare or Dublin.
( Arklow is enroute ) via Train. Train return from Arklow only at certain times.
Or http://www.buseireann.ie for Bus timetables and prices from Dublin - Rosslare Express Services or Rosslare - Dublin if travelling by Ferry. Distance 1.5 hrs to Arklow from Rosslare or Dublin.
( Arklow is enroute ). Bus return from Arklow every hour.
Hotels in Arklow Town Centre:
HOEY'S BRIDGE HOTEL c/o Jim Hoey 00353 (0) 402 31666,
SALLY O'BRIENS ( Nightclub ) c/o Markus Kulmer 00353 (0) 402 32524,
or contact Markus Mobile Phone 00353 870507355 mention
Thin Lizzy Charity Gig for discount.
Bed & Breakfast's
1. PORT-A-CHALAIGH ( Dublin Rd, Ferrybank ) c/o Mrs. Irene Sweeney 00353 (0) 402 32641,
2. PINEBROOK B&B ( Ticknock Lane ) c/o Mrs. Geraldine Nicholson 00353 (0) 402 31527,
3. DOBAN c/o ( Dublin Road, Templerainey ) Ms. Catherine Dunne 00353 (0) 402 32580,
4. RIVERSIDE B&B ( The Brook, South Quay ) c/o Mrs. Mary Keogh 00353 (0) 402 39636,
1 - 4 B&B's 1 - 5 mins walk to Arklow Bay Hotel.
5. SNUG HARBOUR (beside Golf Links) c/o Mrs. Betty English 00353 (0) 402 32059,*
6. RIVER VIEW ( Vale Road) c/o Mrs. Frances Doyle 00353 (0) 402 32601,*
7. CLAREMOUNT HOUSE ( Vale Road ) c/o Mrs. Deirdre Ivers 00353 (0) 402 39587,*
8. VALE VIEW ( Coolgreany Road ) c/o Mrs. Lourdes Crotty 00353 (0) 402 32622,*
9. VALENTIA ( Coolgreany Road ) c/o Ms. Deirdre Power-Bishop 00353 (0) 402 39200,*
10. ROCKLEA ( Wexford Road ) c/o Mrs. Sheila Byrne 00353 (0) 402 32637,*
11. FAIRY LAWN ( Wexford Road) c/o Mrs. Rita Kelly 00353 (0) 402 32790,*
5 - 11 B&B's in town
10. MONEYLANDS FARM ( Wexford Road ) c/o Mrs. Lillie Byrne 00353 (0) 402 32259,*
2km Outside town, also self catering apartments.
* TAXI REQUIRED
Book early; accomodation on first come , first serve basis.
THANK YOU!
To all the Lizzy suporters up and down the country and across the sea, you made it one of the greatest nights in Rock History. Nice to see everyone enjoying themselves and " Having a Good Time ".
Next year is already being planned and will rock your socks off, look out for all the updates and info's.
Thanks to Philomena Lynott for making the Weekend ever so special and to Smiley Bolger for his blessing. Hats off to Smiley.
Thanks to Andy and Steffen Kuhne for making the long trip from Eastern Germany, they are truley Dedicated Lizzy Fans.
Thank you to the Tributes organizers from Dublin, New Castle West, Drogheda, Richmond in UK and Dumfries in Scotland for supporting me. Phil best of luck with Dumfreis III.
Thanks to Roddie, Graham, Paul and Lindsy of the Roisin Dubh Trust.
Thanks to all the messages of support from around the globe via the www.
And most of all thank you to my wife Mary and friend Bernard for their loyal support.
And to Philip Lynott, thank you for your music and your legacy.
FRIENDS OF PHILO,
Colm
Friends of Philo Weekend
Tribute to Black Rose will be held in The Arklow Bay Hotel, on Saturday April 12th. Doors open 8.30pm . NOW STARTING AT 9PM not 9.30pm as advertised.
€20.00 admission. With Full Bar Extension ,"STRICTLY 18's & OVER"
For those of you who decide to stay for the weekend we now have two extra gigs.
Friday April 11th The Promo night 10pm - Late
with Arnkill and Boy Dyson in The Mary B bar and lounge.
Saturday April 12th Tribute to the Black Rose in the Arklow Bay Hotel.
Door prize with Admission Ticket for one lucky winner also raffle with great prizes.
Raffle at 11.30pm so to be in with a chance arrive early.
Mark Gormley from Dublin won the main door prize. A Phil Lynott Statuette.
Sunday April 13th Family day 2pm - 6pm
with Films and acoustic live music from Bare Essentials & Special Guests
in Mary B bar and lounge. Free Raffle for Teenagers.
Tickets NOW ON SALE in the following outlets :
The Arklow Bay Hotel 00353 (0)402 32309 ,
Mary B bar and lounge lwr Main St. Arklow,
Whites Music Store Main St., Gorey and
Earls Newsagents Main St., Wicklow Town.
Accomodation in Arklow Bay Hotel is limited only a few rooms left
( For more accomodation details scroll down page)
The hottest Thin Lizzy tribute band around Tizz Lizzy from Belfast will be headlining, a show not to be missed with THREE other local ROCK BANDS , BOY DYSON ,
ARNKILL ( County Wicklow Battle of the Bands winners 2007 ),
long time rockers AVALANCHE ( aka DEORA DEA ) all playing
in aid of Roisin Dubh Trust, 'CONSOLE' Suicide Awareness and Drug Awareness.
Also with special guests Philomena Lynott of course, the night would not be the same without her,
AS in true fashion "The Show must go on!"
Some changes made to the evenings line up as follows:
Unfortunately Donal 'Doish' Nagle Ex-Grand Slam could not attend.
Unfortunately Daniel Breslin could not make an appearance to recite that wonderful heart wrenching poem.
Percussionist Martin Gallagher from Dublin ( who will also make an appearance with Tizz Lizzy on Dancing in the Moonlight on saxophone) kicked off the evening. Fair play!
Local Bag Piper from Arklow Pipe Band stepped into play Whiskey in the Jaro on the pipes and went down well with audience.
Visual Display on main night, Tshirts, poster and picture tickets designed by my friend Steffen Kuhne ( aka Parrisly ), Frankfurt on der Oder, Eastern Germany.
Please check out and eyeryone is invited to join the following :
http://www.myspace.com/friendsofphilo@eircom.net main site
http://www.friendsofphilo@facebook.com
http://www.friendsofphilo@bebo.com
and you can email Colm at
http://www.friendsofphilo@yahoo.ie
http://www.colm.weadick@gmail.com
For people travelling from abroad please check:
In Dublin allow half hour or more from Airport or Ferry Port to Bus Depot or Train Station.
http://www.irishrail.ie for Train timetables and prices from Dublin - Rosslare Europort Connection or Rosslare - Dublin if travelling by Ferry. Distance 1.5 hrs to Arklow from Rosslare or Dublin.
( Arklow is enroute ) via Train. Train return from Arklow only at certain times.
Or http://www.buseireann.ie for Bus timetables and prices from Dublin - Rosslare Express Services or Rosslare - Dublin if travelling by Ferry. Distance 1.5 hrs to Arklow from Rosslare or Dublin.
( Arklow is enroute ). Bus return from Arklow every hour.
Hotels in Arklow Town Centre:
HOEY'S BRIDGE HOTEL c/o Jim Hoey 00353 (0) 402 31666,
SALLY O'BRIENS ( Nightclub ) c/o Markus Kulmer 00353 (0) 402 32524,
or contact Markus Mobile Phone 00353 870507355 mention
Thin Lizzy Charity Gig for discount.
Bed & Breakfast's
1. PORT-A-CHALAIGH ( Dublin Rd, Ferrybank ) c/o Mrs. Irene Sweeney 00353 (0) 402 32641,
2. PINEBROOK B&B ( Ticknock Lane ) c/o Mrs. Geraldine Nicholson 00353 (0) 402 31527,
3. DOBAN c/o ( Dublin Road, Templerainey ) Ms. Catherine Dunne 00353 (0) 402 32580,
4. RIVERSIDE B&B ( The Brook, South Quay ) c/o Mrs. Mary Keogh 00353 (0) 402 39636,
1 - 4 B&B's 1 - 5 mins walk to Arklow Bay Hotel.
5. SNUG HARBOUR (beside Golf Links) c/o Mrs. Betty English 00353 (0) 402 32059,*
6. RIVER VIEW ( Vale Road) c/o Mrs. Frances Doyle 00353 (0) 402 32601,*
7. CLAREMOUNT HOUSE ( Vale Road ) c/o Mrs. Deirdre Ivers 00353 (0) 402 39587,*
8. VALE VIEW ( Coolgreany Road ) c/o Mrs. Lourdes Crotty 00353 (0) 402 32622,*
9. VALENTIA ( Coolgreany Road ) c/o Ms. Deirdre Power-Bishop 00353 (0) 402 39200,*
10. ROCKLEA ( Wexford Road ) c/o Mrs. Sheila Byrne 00353 (0) 402 32637,*
11. FAIRY LAWN ( Wexford Road) c/o Mrs. Rita Kelly 00353 (0) 402 32790,*
5 - 11 B&B's in town
10. MONEYLANDS FARM ( Wexford Road ) c/o Mrs. Lillie Byrne 00353 (0) 402 32259,*
2km Outside town, also self catering apartments.
* TAXI REQUIRED
Book early; accomodation on first come , first serve basis.