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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Colm O'Regan: You know about crisp sandwiches, but what about 'work biscuits'?
Work biscuit: It sounds like a unicorn $100 billion company that promises an AI platform that will revolutionise how we blah blah. But it's not. Work biscuits are just biscuits that are suitable to store at work. My wife coined it for biscuits that need to be nice enough to give a little bit of a kick but not nice enough to be all eaten in one crumb and regret laden orgy. Now that's a tribute to her wife's self restraint. Regardless of what they are, I will eat my village's entire winter stores of biscuit while standing at the sink, without any memory of ever having eaten them. It gets me thinking about the other things that are surprisingly suitable. Things that fit the moment... Sandwich crisps Like the choice of 'sandwich crisps'. Crisps that are the right flavour and shape to be laid delicately on top of a layer of bread, strong enough to hold their own against the sandwich filling flavour, and not break up into a million pieces. For me it's the Manhattan Cheese And Onion variety in its sleek black packaging. Too strong to binge on them neat but in a sandwich, perfect. They are pub crisps and rarely found in shops unless it's a small shop where the owner knows a fella. Hotel TV What are the programmes you can watch from the bed or listen to from the jacks? It can't be too long. You're there for a stag/hen even though truth be told you'd rather stay in as this is the best chance of doing nothing that you'll get in yonks. But to leave your partner at home and then go away and just sleep is nearly worse than going out and getting balubas. It's an unauthorised change in the contract. For Hotel TV I recommend one episode of an average American procedural cop show like NCIS, one episode of a baffling British quiz show presented by someone who used to be funny, or just inexplicably getting stuck into a documentary on solar power in Botswana on Bloomberg Africa. Colm O'Regan: "They come and go in fashion but the basic denim jacket has a surprisingly suitable trick up its sleeve..." Picture: Chani Anderson Ireland's Own Next up, you're in a waiting room. The TV NOW! magazines are not doing it for you. But peeping out from underneath a GET 100 ABS! men's health magazine, there's an Ireland's Own. You haven't read it in yonks but now you're finding out a surprising fact about Philomena Begley or wondering how amateur detective Miss Flanagan will get to the bottom of this week's mystery (...she was a retired school teacher in it decades ago, so could be well into her eleventies now). Denim jackets They come and go in fashion but the basic denim jacket has a surprisingly suitable trick up its sleeve. Or rather next to its sleeve. The Denim Jacket's Inside Pockets. An anomaly of physics. How a simple jacket that is barely the length of your torso has inside pockets that hold as much as a small van. Scarves, books, cans, shopping, umbrellas, a spare jacket. An underappreciated design classic. Replacements And one final, category of surprisingly suitable are Things You Bought Because Your Forgot Your Own One. These iconic replacements are still around decades later. These are the Michael J Fox in Back to the Future, the Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act. Stars who were not the first choice but turned out to be perfect in a role. Black shoes bought in a hurry in Dunnes 10 minutes before a wedding. That coat that wouldn't normally be you but it helped you out of a hole so you're fond of it. These have all stood the test of time and you've forgotten who they replaced. The Bette Midler (Sister Act) and Eric Stolz (Back to the Future) wardrobe items have long been sent to the charity shop. What's your surprisingly suitable? Colm can heard weekly in a new podcast called A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore on GoLoud or wherever you get your podcasts Read More
Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
All the winners as Wexford Business Awards showcase the county's best companies
The County Wexford Business Awards gala ceremony, held on Friday, May 23, at Whites of Wexford Hotel in Wexford town, was a spectacular event celebrating the region's entrepreneurial spirit. With nearly 450 guests in attendance, the sold-out black-tie affair was hosted by renowned MC and comedian Colm O'Regan, ensuring an evening filled with entertainment and recognition for the county's finest businesses. MGM Partnership was named County Wexford Overall Business of the Year, to great acclaim, following their win as the County Wexford Professional Services Provider of the Year. New Ross Credit Union was named as the recipient of the County Wexford Trailblazer of the Year. 'The County Wexford Business Awards celebrate the excellence and hard work from our business community across all sectors in the county,' said Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber. As ever, the awards proved popular, with approximately 200 applications and 94 businesses in the running for awards across 18 categories on the night. 'As one of the most prestigious events in the regional business calendar, the Awards offer a powerful platform to honour achievement and celebrate the finalists for their outstanding contributions to County Wexford's economic success.' Special thanks was also extended to the sponsors, judging panel, lead sponsor BD, lead partner Wexford County Council, media sponsor Wexford People, and Stafford's Irish Spirits who sponsored the pre-dinner drinks reception. On the evening, Conor Robinson, President of County Wexford Chamber, congratulated the finalists for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence. County Wexford Chamber, which connects, supports, and represents 350 member businesses employing 22,000 people across the county, continues to foster a robust and dynamic business environment. The success of this year's awards underscores the Chamber's pivotal role in promoting and supporting the business community in County Wexford. County Wexford Solopreneur of the Year Sponsor: Kersia Winner: Regina O'Connor Skin Clinic Runner-Up: Lord Leroy's Lodge County Wexford Start Up Business of the Year ADVERTISEMENT County Wexford Excellence in Workforce Development Sponsor: County Wexford Chamber Skillnet Winner: Talbot Hotel, Wexford Runner-Up: Greenhill Fruit Farm County Wexford Employee of the Year County Wexford Business of the Year (2-50 Employees) Sponsor: Danone Winner: Mooney Furniture & Design Runner-Up: Urban Gym County Wexford Business of the Year (50+ Employees) Sponsor: PwC Ireland Winner: Integer Holdings Corporation Joint Runners-Up: AirconMech and Wexford Bus County Wexford Family Business of the Year Sponsor: Reynaers Aluminium Winner: F&M Whelan Engineering Runner-Up: Natural Health Store County Wexford Excellence in Customer Experience Sponsor: Pettitt's SuperValu Winner: Wexford Bus Joint Runners-Up: K&K Windows and Gainfort Hair & Beauty County Wexford Excellence in Culture, Heritage, and Tourism Sponsor: Ireland's Ancient East Winner: Irish Heritage Trust/Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens Runner-Up: Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience County Wexford Hospitality Provider of the Year Sponsor: Wexford People Winner: Mary Barry's Seafood Bar & Restaurant Joint Runners-Up: Whites of Wexford and Dunbrody County House Hotel County Wexford Excellence in Agri, Food & Beverage Production Sponsor: Irish Country Meats Winner: Domaine Kavanagh Genevrier Ltd / La Kav Wines County Wexford Operational Excellence & Innovation Sponsor: Kent Stainless Winner: Wexford Bus Runner-Up: Elevate Financial Planning County Wexford Digital Commerce Excellence Sponsor: Integer Winner: Holos Skincare Runner-Up: Natural Health Store County Wexford International Business Excellence County Wexford Professional Services Provider of the Year Sponsor: Midland Tyre Services Winner: MGM Partnership Runner-Up: Tennant HR County Wexford Sustainability Initiative Award Sponsor: Zurich Winner: Bean and Goose Chocolate Runner-Up: Burrow Holiday Park County Wexford Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award County Wexford Trailblazer of the Year Award
