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Aug/Sept 2011 www.esb.ie/em
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entering our fab competitions and even more fun if you win an amazing prize….
See all available prizes below. Enter today!
EM Comp 1
WIN 1 of 8 Fermanagh Seaplane Festival Family Day Passes
The Fermanagh Seaplane Festival takes place from Friday to Sunday September 23rd to 25th, with aircraft from across Europe travelling to the county to promote its beautiful lakelands to an international audience.
Home to Catalinas and Sunderlands during the second world war and now home to Lakelands Seaplane Tours, the festival celebrates cultural and aviation links the area has with flying boats while providing all-round family fun with activities including: live music, a continental food and craft market, kids; entertainment, seaplane leisure trips, model seaplane displays and historical & educational displays.
The festival is organised by Lake and Air Events Ltd supported by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Waterways Ireland.
If you are interested in being kept up to date, organisers are encouraging you to sign up to one of their various communication outlets:
To be in with your chance of winning this prize just answer the following question as per instructions below:
What is the name of the Fermanagh Seaplane Festival Twitter account?
- @Seaplanes2011
- @Sea2011
- @Seaplanes
Competition Terms & Conditions are available on the website
Email: familyfun@fermanaghseaplanefestival.com
Facebook: Fermanagh Seaplane-Festival
Twitter: @Seaplanes2011
www.fermanaghseaplanefestival.com
Parties interested in finding out more about sponsorship/exhibition opportunities should contact info@lakeandairevents.com
EM Comp 2
WIN 1 night B&B at the Burlington Hotel with dinner and tickets to see Ragús
The Burlington Hotel is delighted to launch the international hit show Ragús, a live and exhilarating production. Having completed more than 300 sold out shows outside of Ireland in the past year, the brilliant company of musicians, dancers and singers of Ragús are set to return to the Emerald Isle with a summer of outstanding performances. Described as ‘Music that simply gives you shivers up your spine’ by RTÉ Radio 1 and ‘An exhilarating tour de force’ by the Irish Examiner, Ragús is an essential Irish experience for all the family that is not to be missed. To celebrate Ragús at The Burlington, attractive package deals will be available to guests who wish to come and stay for a truly traditional live performance.
For more information & booking ph: +353 1 6185615 or visit www.burlingtonhotel.ie/Ragus.
- A one-night special package including a three course dinner & show plus full Irish breakfast the following morning at Ireland’s most renowned entertainment venue is €99 pps.
- Those who wish to enjoy dinner and show can avail of tickets for €55 pps
- Show Only tickets can be purchased for €29.
To be in with your chance of winning this wonderful prize just answer the following question as per instruction below:
What hotel can you see Ragús in this summer?
- The Travel Lodge Hotel
- The Burlington Hotel
- The Plaza Hotel
EM Comp 3
WIN 1 of 3 copies of Absolute Zero Cool
This is the latest novel from Declan Burke, one of Ireland’s most innovative crime fiction writers. ‘A genuinely original take on noir, inventive and funny.’ JOHN BANVILLE
Absolute Zero Cool is not only an example of Irish crime writing at its best; it is an innovative, self-reflexive piece that turns every convention of crime fiction on its head. Declan Burke’s latest book is an imaginative story that explores the human mind’s ability to both create and destroy, with equally devastating effects.
To be in with your change of winning a copy of the book just answer the following question as per instructions below:
Who is the author of Absolute Zero Cool?
- Declan Carey
- Dan Burke
- Declan Burke
EM Comp 4
Win a Mega-Multi-Fun Pass for a Family of Four to Funtasia Waterpark and Funtasia Bettystown!
A visit to Funtasia Waterpark, Drogheda will enchant small children, thrill teenagers, delight mum and dad and even keep Granny entertained. Ireland’s largest indoor family fun park is just a spin down the M1 and it’s packed full of fun.
Pirates Cove Waterpark boasts over 200 different water gushing activities including the amazing Boomerang Waterslide and the spectacular Superbowl. Adventurers will love Funtasia’s extraordinary aerial assault course, the Ultimate Sky Climb. In a safety harness 15 meters above ground they can test their skills and finish off with an indoor bungee jump - if they dare! Enjoy bowling in Funtasia’s Egyptian Fantasy Bowling Alley, tackle a game of Caribbean Crazy Golf, or try Disco Roller Skating while the younger ones explore the lovely Atlantis multi level play area. For adults who fancy a flutter there’s a luxury Casino and Granny will be delighted with the Bingo. From trips to outer space in the 3D motion theatres to dinning at the Pharaoh’s restaurant there is no end of fun to be had at Funtasia Waterpark. Our sisterpark Funtasia Bettystown has a similar bundle of fun available including a fairground packed with all the latest thrill rides – on the roof! There’s a roller coaster, drop zone, gyro loop and our latest attraction water walkers and that’s not all Funtasia Bettystown is just across the road from lovely Bettystown beach. A day out at Funtasia won’t break the bank.
To be in with your chance of winning this prize, please answer the following question as per instructions below:
Where are the two Funtasia locations?
- Drogheda and Finglas
- Bettytown and Drogheda
- Bray and Dundalk
Families can make huge savings by booking online at www.funtasia.ie or to find out more call Funtasia (041) 9898000. Facebook.com/funtasiathemeparks
EM Comp 5
WIN 1 OF 5 COPIES OF AND SO THE STORY GOES
And So the Story Goes is the long-awaited collaboration from piper, Ronan Browne, singer/songwriter Seán Tyrell and fiddler Kevin Glackin.
These three musicians are also close friends who have played and toured together since the early 1980s. In And So the Story Goes they’ve captured the energy and excitement of those live gigs.
On the album, Tyrell, Glackin and Browne were accompanied by Fergus Feely on mandola; Jimmy Fitzgerald on guitar; and Paul O’Driscoll on double bass.
And So the Story Goes was released by Cló Iar Chonnacht (www.cic.ie) in May 2011. The artists toured Ireland with the album during May and June.
Who plays double bass on this album?
- Kevin
- Seán
- Paul
How to enter competitions in EM
The closing date for all competitions is August 31st. Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. There are two ways to enter competitions in EM.
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 A John Smith
EMCOMP1 B John Smith
EMCOMP1 C 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.
Please note that received texts will not have an auto response but you will be included in the draw.
Numbers for each competition:
EMCOMP 1
Seaplane family passes
EMCOMP 2
Burlington stay & Ragus tickets
EMCOMP 3
Copy of Absolute Zero Cool
EMCOMP 4
Mega- Multi-Fun passes
EMCOMP 5
Copy of And so the Story Goes
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 Communications, 27 Lr. Fitzwilliam St., Dublin 2.
