TAPAS AT MCKENNA’S November 18th
November 19, 2010
Report
- Ten people turned up, one newcomer
- “One of the best TAM events so far,” according to one regular
- Hosted by Mik Watts. Alec Taylor travelling.
- Councillor who had planned to come could not make it, but sent an apology and will try to come next Thursday
- A leading member of the DESIGNING DUBLIN – Love the City team (young woman architect) also plans to come next time
- Still chasing students. Councillor Stephen Fitzpatrick, who recently attended, is working on that….
- The Opps Board: This week someone still looking for two rowing-boats to buy for a film-shoot and then to rent in Dun Laoghaire harbour…
- Singaporean living in Harbour View won the Draw for the TAM (Tapas at McKenna’s) PRIZE of two free Pizzas at the local Milano Restaurant.
Two RANTS:
- Supermarket Promotions
- Dumbing down of Classical Music Station
Two PROMOS:
- The TAM Opps (Opportunities) Board which provides the chance to advertise opportunities sought and opportunities offered. This is displayed each week in McKenna’s Lounge and all who come are encouraged to make use of it.
- McKenna’s Pub itself, which regularly features Darts Competitions, Pub Quizzes, Outings…. and hosts private functions in the Lounge
Next TAPAS AT McKENNA’S on Thursday, 25th November (and the following two Thursdays) from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Last TAM before Christmas, 9th Dec.
Please feel welcome to come and bring a friend.
See you then…
Alec Taylor, organiser
Email: alectaylor@multi-talent.eu.com
Tel: 087-6460399
Twitter: @multi_talent
Find us on Facebook: ‘Tapas at McKenna’s’
TAPAS AT MCKENNA’S November 11th
November 12, 2010
Results
- Fourteen people turned up, three were newcomers
- Stormy weather did not help, one cyclist from central Dublin texted to say they could not make it – thanks, see you next time!
- Average age went up again. Still chasing students….
- Some people drinking in the lounge showed interest in coming
- The Opps Board: opportunity offered last week to do some marketing for the Glencree Youth Centre project was picked up by a person who attended! This week someone looking for two rowing-boats to buy for a film-shoot and then to rent in Dun Laoghaire harbour…
- Person from southside inner-city won the Draw for the TAM (Tapas at McKenna’s) PRIZE of two free Pizzas at the local Milano Restaurant.
Two RANTS
- Enforced teaching of Irish in schools was (and is) wrong and has been counter-productive!
- The Irish education system needs to be transformed! Initiative starting next Friday, 19th Nov in Bewley’s, Grafton Street 4-7pm (Contact: barry@design21c.com)
Two PROMOS
- Mosaic Art, which is little known in Ireland, presented by Mary Whelan – www.mosaicart.ie
- INNOVATION DUBLIN 2010 – focussing on The Creative Cupboard at DLR County Hall (15-17 Nov) and The Flash Advisory Board at McKenna’s Pub (15 Nov 6-7.30pm) www.innovationdublin.ie
Next TAPAS AT McKENNA’S on Thursday, 18th November (and each following Thursday) from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Please feel welcome to come and bring a friend.
See you then…
TAPAS AT McKENNA’S November 4
November 10, 2010
Citizens ‘THINK-IN’, Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm
FRANK McKENNA’s Pub, George’s Place, Dun Laoghaire
(behind St. Michael’s Hospital, at the junction with Wellington Street)
Thursday, 4th November, 2010
Results
- Twenty-five people turned up, twelve were newcomers
- Including one Dun Laoghaire Rathdown councillor
- Some had to leave early and a few came late, which is fine
- Average age – coming down
- One woman student. (more students next time – DLR councillor will help… Thanks!)
- Re Opps: opportunity offered to do some marketing for the Glencree Youth Centre project, and a student photographer was offered the chance to attend the Press Launch of The Famine Walk
- Person from Ballybrack won the Draw for the TAM (Tapas at McKenna’s) Prize of two free Pizzas at the local Milano Restaurant. Milano’s have agreed to extend the prize for another four weeks!
There were two RANTS:
- We’re not doing enough to help the unemployed! (Positive example given of www.halfaloaf.ie)
- Queue-jumpers!
There were two PROMOS:
- Dun Laoghaire Enterprise Centre (Photographer Mark Boland of Silver Image Photography explained how it works for his business)
- DESIGNING DUBLIN ‘Love the City’ project – group of young professionals developing new ideas aimed at making Dublin City centre more attractive, eg ‘Anti-squatting’, ‘Dublin’s 1000 Secret Places’
Next TAPAS AT McKENNA’S is on Thursday, 11th November (and each following Thursday) from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Please feel welcome to come and bring a friend.
See you then…
Alec Taylor, organiser
Email: alectaylor@multi-talent.eu.com
Tel: 087-6460399
Twitter: @multi_talent
Find us on Facebook: ‘Tapas at McKenna’s’