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Competitions

EMCOMP 1

Win an amazing weekend break at the new Louis Fitzgerald Hotel

The spectacular newly opened Louis Fitzgerald
Hotel is situated on the Naas road at Newlands Cross. This contemporary building boasts 190 bedrooms, 20 meeting and seminar rooms,
a large function room, bar, restaurant and 300 car
parking spaces.

To celebrate the opening we are giving you the opportunity to win a luxury two night break for two. You and a friend will enjoy two night’s accommodation with breakfast on both mornings and one evening dinner in LJ’s restaurant.

Enjoy a tasty lunch in LJ’s café or pop in for a
drink to the uniquely designed bar, where
experienced staff will provide typically warm and assured care. There is also full use of the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel mini-gym.

Building on decades of experience in the hospitality market, the new Louis Fitzgerald Hotel is based on a genuine and friendly approach to customer service in a warmly welcoming, modern setting. Its main focus is on a good night’s rest with everything the guest needs within easy reach.

To win this fantastic prize just answer the following question as per instructions.

What is the name of the café in the new
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel?

a) LJ’s
b) JL’s
c) Louis

For enquires contact The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Newlands Cross, Naas Road, Dublin 22
T: 01 40 333 00 www.louisfitzgeraldhotel.com


EMCOMP 2

Win an amazing break in the new Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin

The all new Academy Plaza hotel offers 285 deluxe
bedrooms and suites, a stunning new lobby, Sir
Harry's Bar & Bistro, Oscar's restaurant and Abacus Asian cuisine restaurant.

The hotel is located just off Upper O'Connell Street in the very heart of Dublin city and is located within easy walking distance of the best of shopping, attractions, and transport services including The Spire, Trinity College, St Stephens Green, LUAS and Hueston Station.

Indulge in a selection of mouthwatering Chinese and Asian cuisine in the relaxed, intimate surroundings of 'Abacus' Asian cuisine restaurant. Using only the freshest ingredients the team of experienced Asian chefs provide a sumptuous selection of the finest authentic Chinese delicacies allowing for an unrivaled Oriental fine dining experience in the most elegant yet intimate of surroundings.

The creative menu combines a variety of stunning
colourful plate presentations and a consistency in exceptional food quality.

Abacus is situated in the hotel with an entrance on Parnell St. and has an extensive wine list and fully licensed bar.

To be in with your chance of winning this amazing prize just answer the following question as per instructions.

What is the name of the Academy Plaza
Hotel's new fine dining Asian cuisine
restaurant?

a) Beijing
b) Abacus
c) Asia

Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
10-14 Findlater Place
Off Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 878 0666 Fax: 01 878 0600
www.academyplazahotel.ie


EMCOMP 3

Alice in Wonderland comes to the Helix

A co-production between Ladmarks productions and The Helix this Christmas is Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s
classic tale of a young girl who finds herself in an astonishing new world, where nothing is as it
seems – Alice in Wonderland. This wonderful tale will come to life from 28th of November.

Directed by the award-winning Michael Baker-Caven, this will be a treat for all the family. The superb cast of Irelands leading actors includes Malcom Adams as March Hare, Barbara Brennan as Duchess, Michael James Ford as White Rabbit, Barry McGovern as Caterpillar, Tadgh Murphy as
Cheshire Cat, Clara Simpson as Queen and at the centre of all the action Ailish Symons as Alice.

Website and online bookings: www.thehelix.ie
Box office: 01 700 7000
Venue address: The Helix, DCU, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

To be in with a chance to win one of four family passes (two adults and two children) to this amazing show just answer the following question as per instructions.

Where is Alice in Wonderland being shown this
Christmas

a) The Helix
b) The Gate
c) The Pavillions Theatre


EMCOMP 4

Exclusive Hands Free offers at The Carphone Warehouse

Even though it is over a year now since the introduction of penalty points for driving while
using a mobile phone, some people still haven’t gotten the message. Over 7,000 points were
issued for this offence and that was in the first nine months of this new law being passed alone!

The Carphone Warehouse wishes to make life easier for drivers by offering great value deals on car kits and Bluetooth headsets. To ensure safer mobile use while driving, The Carphone Warehouse is delighted to offer 10 EM readers the chance to win a Motorola H300 Bluetooth headset. Along with its sleek and comfortable design, the H300 headset also offers excellent battery life for a very
affordable price.

To be in with your chance of winning one of these
exclusive handset offers just answer the following question as per instructions.

How many hands fee sets are Carphone Warehouse offering in this competition?

a) 5
b) 10
c) 15

For more information on the Carphone Warehouse visit www.carphonewarehouse.ie


EMCOMP 5

Tasty turkeys this Christmas

One food that evokes images of celebration,
family, friends and Christmas in general is a
Turkey. It takes pride of place on every family’s
dining table over the festive period.

Hogan’s Farm is nestled in the lush pastures of
Meath. They have been producing turkeys for 45
years. Hogan’s are offering all EM readers the
possibility of winning one of five mouth watering turkeys and have it delivered direct to your door a week before Christmas.

To be in with your chance to win please answer the
following question as per instructions.

Where is Hogan’s Farm?

a) Mayo
b) Monaghan
c) Meath


 
Photo of a room in the new Louis Fitzgerald Hotel






Photo of the restaurant in the new Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin.


Photo of Ailish Symons as Alice.

Ailish Symons as Alice.




How to enter competitions in EM

There are two ways to enter competitions in EM. The closing date for all competitions is Monday 26th November, 2007.

1. SMS from your mobile phone
Each competition has a number associated with it. You can use this number to enter the competitions via SMS from your mobile phone. To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 923 9210.

For example, if your name is John Smith and you wish to enter competition 1, then text one of the following, depending on your answer to the question:

EMCOMP1 John Smith
EMCOMP2 John Smith
EMCOMP3 John Smith

Important
You must use the above format, and must ensure that there is a space between the number and your answer, and between your answer and your name. Entries not matching the above format will not be recognised. You will still be charged for the message. All messages are charged at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random. Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send your entry.

Numbers for each competition:
EMCOMP1
Weekend break in Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
EMCOMP2
Weekend break in Best Western
EMCOMP3
Alice in Wonderland tickets
EMCOMP4
Hands-free from Carphone Warehouse
EMCOMP5
Turkey from Hogans Farm

2. Mailing your entry
Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly indicating which competition you are entering by using the above numbers on the envelope to

EM,
ESB Corporate Affairs,
27 Lr. Fitzwilliam St.,
Dublin 2.

October 07 prizewinners

EM COMPETITION1
Aine McGarry, Customer Supply
(The winner receives a weekend break for two
at the Killyhevlin Hotel including diner, Elemis Spa pampering and a round of golf in Enniskillen Golf Course)

EM COMPETITION2
Ger Hassett, ESB Tarbert
(The winner receives a weekend break for two
with complimentary use of the Tranquility Spa Thermal Suite)

EM COMPETITION3
Aine Earls, ESB Networks
Muriel Keane, Shared Services, Galway
Paul Newe, HO
Paula Brennan, Osprey House
Noel Greally, Power Generation
John Dillon, ESBI
(The 6 winners receive a pair of tickets to the
Hit Broadway Musical, 42nd Street, at the Gaiety Theatre.)

EM COMPETITION4
Lorna Heron, CS & Group Services
(The winner receives a pair of tickets to the annual Art Ireland Fair at the RDS)

EM COMPETITION5
Brian King, ESB Networks
John Slattery, Limerick
Martin Crotty, Dundalk
Niall Hogan, ESB Telecoms
Pat McGillion, Retired
(The 5 winners receive a Family Pass to five of
Heritage Ireland's sites)

EM CROSSWORDS
€200 Shopping Voucher
J. MCGEE, Newcastle
May Fitzgerald, Ballinasloe
€100 Shopping Voucher
Christy McDermott, Co. Galway
E. O’Connell, Monkstown

 

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