Newsletter 19th February 2017
Superann Newsletter 19th February 2017
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Reminder to colleagues and those recently retired ...to be aware that the "RTÉ Alumni" meet every first Tuesday of the month from 13.00 Hrs in the Tara Tower Hotel.. Very informal gathering of colleagues having a snack and a chat....give it a try, you will be very welcome....CB
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ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY ROI CENTRE ANNOUNCES
AWARD RECIPIENTS OF STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS 2017
Photos RTS ROI Student Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) ROI Centre held its annual Student Television Awards in Studio One at the RTÉ Television Centre in Donnybrook, Dublin on Wednesday 15th February 2017.
The Awards, which recognise the best in student television, were presented by Dee Forbes, RTÉ Director General, in five categories: Animation, Short Feature, Factual, Comedy & Entertainment and Drama.
To see the results and photos of this event go to the following link on the Website ...CB
http://www.superannrte.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5572
Results...
18 February 2017 - The Royal Television Society (RTS) ROI Centre held its annual Student Television Awards in Studio One at the RTÉ Television Centre in Donnybrook, Dublin on Wednesday 17th February 2017.
The Awards, which recognise the best in student television, were presented by Dee Forbes, RTÉ Director General, in five categories: Animation, Short Feature, Factual, Comedy & Entertainment and Drama.
The award in the Animation Category was presented to Sean Cunningham, Paul Kavanagh, Padraic Byrne, Nicole Storck and team from the Irish School of Animation, Ballyfermot College of Further Education for ‘Define Intervention’. The jury admired this rapid and irreverent film, which takes a unique look at the catholic religion in today’s world. They said the original scripting and placing of witty set pieces immediately conveyed a well-crafted animation with great attention to detail and unique comedy.
Noel Aungier, also from Ballyfermot College of Further Education, took home the award in the Comedy & Entertainment Category for ‘Trixi’, which the jury described as a lively, narrative piece encompassing the world of magic with music, movement and charm. They agreed that the eponymous Trixi deserved full accolades for her acting, dancing and stage presentation and felt that good planning and production was evident in this creative piece.
The award in the Short Feature Category went to Jordan Murshed and Eoin Duggan from National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire for ‘Vitruvius’. The jury highlighted the film’s strong opening graphics, effective score and sound effects. They said the background set of the famous drawing of Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci worked well and the gentle surprise ending made this an unusual creative piece.
The award in the Factual Category also went to National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire students. Laura Gaynor and Luke Brabazon took home the award for ‘When the Butcher Stopped Ordering Meat’. The jury agreed that the self-deprecating sense of humour of central figure, Michael Quirke, came over very well. They felt good planning was evident, with significant opening and closing sequences, cutaway shots and that the warm congenial atmosphere was maintained throughout.
Commenting on this year’s award entries, Charles Byrne, Chairman of the RTS Republic of Ireland Centre, said “The ROI Jury was delighted to have such a high number of entries again this year in the five categories. They were very impressed with the standard of the work of the Students and they wish the nominees well in the National Awards in London in June.”
Award Recipients:
Animation
Award recipient: Define Intervention
Sean Cunningham, Paul Kavanagh, Padraic Byrne, Nicole Storck and team
Irish School of Animation, Ballyfermot College of Further Education
Nominees:
Are We Them Yet
Keith Kavanagh
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Bán
Catherine O’Brien
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Short Feature
Award recipient: Vitruvius
Jordan Murshed and Eoin Duggan
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Nominee:
Legend Of Loftus Hall
Jordan Murshed, Naomi Fagan and Gabriela Chrobak
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Factual
Award recipient: When The Butcher Stopped Ordering Meat
Laura Gaynor and Luke Brabazon
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Nominees:
Become Invisible
Edward Costello, Glen Caulwell, Eimear Nolan, Ciara Long and team
School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
Just Like A Mother
Lauren Fee, Charlotte Reid, James F Kennedy, Eimear Nolan and team
School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
Comedy & Entertainment
Award recipient: Trixi
Noel Aungier
Ballyfermot College of Further Education
Nominees:
Labour Pains
Jordan Murshed, Aaron Lynch and Michael Flanagan
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
NFS Sessions
Laura Gaynor, Dave Fox and Barbara George
National Film School, IADT, Dun Laoghaire
Drama
Award recipient: Adolf & Eva
Ciarán McNamara, Ashley Turbett, Phil Davin, Pierce McDonagh and team
School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
Nominees:
Cousins
Ciaran Behan, Nicolas Marnitz, Owen Costello, Shauna Costello and team
School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
Groundless
Eimear Callaghan, Anthony McDonagh, Sean Clarke, Aisling Wade and team
School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology
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RTÉ Pensioners’ Association
SUMMER HOLIDAY 2017
Castlerosse Hotel & the view♫ By Killarney's lakes so blue ♫
LUCKY AGAIN
Yes, this is the third time we are off to the lovely Castlerosse Hotel at Killarney’s National Park beside its beautiful lakes. It’s one of our most popular places and we know its excellence, friendliness and value.
The Association is off to this beautifully located CASTLEROSSE Hotel & Golf Course on Sunda14th.May. Why not join us ? The hotel,with pool, has a fantastic view of the Lower Lake and the MagillycuddyMountains and is flanked on one side by Killarney National Park and on the other by Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.
What we’ve lined up for you
SUNDAY 14th May,
Depart Heuston 10.00 a.m. Please check train departure times beforehand
If time has changed (rarely does) go for nearest time to 10a.m.
At Killarney station,coaches will take us to the Castlerosse Hotel.
Complimentary tea/coffee in Mulligans Pub in the Hotel every day at 11.
On arrival day, welcome complimentary drink at 6.30 in Mulligans Pub.
Dancing in after dinner nightly.
♫ Oh the days of the Kerry Dances ♫
Dine nightly at 7 in the Grosvenor Restaurant with good food, overlooking the lakes and mountains with a five course menu. Breakfast from 7.30 to 10.30.
MONDAY FREE DAY.
It’s a short Taxiride to the vibrant and very pleasant town. Activities in the hotel are open to us.There’s the hotel pool and lovely walks in Killarney National Park. It’s about a 20 minute walk through the woods(with deer around) to St.Mary’s Cathedral and 5 more to Killarney town which is well worth pottering around.
Quiz at 9 in Kenmare Suite. Music & dancingfrom 9.30.
TUESDAY
Bus transfer, to Ross Castle for an aftrernoon Watercoach trip on lake.
An hour's cruise in the comfort of a covered and heated vessel with live commentary on the history and folklore of the Killarney National Park. Music & dancing from 9.30.
WEDNESDAY (FREE DAY)
As Monday, most shops open all day in town. Music & dancing after dinner.
THURSDAY
11.00 Trip to Dingle via scenic route including Inch Beach.
Pre dinner drink compliments of the committee in the Victoria Suite.
Music and dancing after dinner.
FRIDAY
Home time. Your case will be collected from your room and placed on your transfer coach to the train. Expect to be back in Dublin 14.55
Notes
Everything above is included in the recession proof prices below, including 5 days half board, coach & boat trips, transfers to & from hotel & train + gratuities to hotel staff, guides, drivers etc. Complimentary tea/coffee every morning at 11. Welcome drink on arrival and complimentary drink on Thursday night before dinner.
They are holding 60 rooms and 5 cottages. Cottages have 2 bedrooms with a double and single bed in each.
When booking please indicate if you have any special requests;
e. g., vegetarian, near reception or disabled room.
«J Recession beating all in prices for 5 days x BB & 5 evening meals;
€325 per person sharing, or €355 single This is great value for so much
(064 6631144 and say you are with the RTE Pensioners Association, friends are welcome but there is a limit of 3 per member (e.g. a partner/friend & another couple). Ask for anything else you need, give credit card details or send €60 deposit.
Your holiday committee in Killarney, Castlerosse hotel negotiating on your behalf in August, 2016.
Des, Vera Price & Marie Maccabee with Hotel staff
Joan MacSweeney & owner/manager Danny Bowe.
RTÉ Pensioners’ Association Holiday Sub-Committee, the facilitators of the above holiday accept no liability whatsoever and howsoever arising in connection with the event and this extends to members, partners, guests and friends of members and all those availing of this offer do so at their own risk. All participants can arrange their individual insurance to meet their own requirements.
Book early to avoid disappointment, see you there
Des Maccabee, Vera Price & Marie Maccabee.
RTÉ Pensioners’ Association Holiday Committee..
Well done to Des , Vera and Marie for setting up another great value Holiday for colleagues...CB
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GALA CONCERT in aid of HAITI- HAVEN
Saturday 11th March at The Convention Centre
John McColgan presents a Gala Concert, in aid of Haven, in the Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday, 11 March next. Artists include Riverdance, Mario Rosenstock, Brian Kennedy, Kila, Róisín O, Vladimir and Anton, and Patrick Bergin, with more special guests taking to the stage on the night. Tickets start from €25, and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Haven is an Irish NGO, strongly committed to empowering the people of Haiti to build sustainable livelihoods and to live free from poverty. Launched in 2008, it focuses on three core development areas: water and sanitation, training and education, and shelter. All proceeds raised at the Gala Concert will support Haven’s recovery work on the ground in Haiti following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Visit the following site for more information..
https://www.havenpartnership.com/
Haven is an Irish non-governmental organisation (NGO) which is strongly committed
to empowering the people of Haiti to build strong and sustainable livelihoods.
Launched in 2008, we work solely in Haiti, facilitating the provision of sustainable water and sanitation, training and education, and shelter solutions for its people.
Our vision is to build thriving communities which prosper independently, and in which every person has a safe place to call home.
Well done John....CB
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ONE GUTHRIE IN W.W.2: FROM DUNKIRK TO BELFAST
Lecture by colleague TV Producer/Director Christopher Fitz-Simon
Former TV Producer/Director Christopher Fitz-Simon will be giving a public lecture at the RDS on 12 April entitled TYRONE GUTHRIE IN W.W.2: FROM DUNKIRK TO BELFAST.
Tyrone Guthrie was an eminent Irish theatre director. On the outbreak of W.W.2 he was placed in charge of the Sadler’s Wells Opera and Ballet and the Old Vic Theatre Company and entrusted with keeping them employed during the lüftwaffe blitz on London. He hired the Victoria Theatre in Burnley, Lancashire, plus several factory floors where the companies rehearsed before opening in the theatre prior to touring to venues out of range of bombing. Over 200 dancers, singers, actors and musicians were involved. Accommodation was found in private homes, and transport to all kinds of unlikely destinations. Huge audiences appeared as if from nowhere.
This talk makes use of Guthrie’s private letters to his mother at Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan, and his sister, Mrs Hubert Butler in Kilkenny. The material – never before seen – contains descriptions of the primitive conditions and the warm receptions, involving artists such as Ninette de Valois, Sybil Thorndike, Joan Cross, Robert Helpmann, Lewis Casson, Alec Guinness, Charles Laughton, Laurence Olivier, etc etc. In spite of the privation and uncertainties of the times Guthrie’s observations on war news and politics – including the Irish Free State’s neutrality – are highly entertaining.
Opening times and admission: Wednesday Apr. 12, 2017, at 6.30 p.m. sharp in the R.D.S. Library.
The talk will last 50 minutes, after which questions will be welcomed, followed by light refreshments.
Admission free (and free parking) but booking is recommended on 01 2407254, or online https://www.rds.ie/Whats-On/Event/30569.
The Library door is on the right of the main RDS entrance on Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
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Start the week with a smile..
From colleague Maurice Byrne...
He asks him, "George, what can I do to best serve the United States?"
The ghost of George Washington responds, "Never tell a lie."
He says, "Oh, I don't think I can do that."
The next night, he is visited by the ghost of Thomas Jefferson.
He asks him, "Tom, what can I do to best serve the United States?"
The ghost of Thomas Jefferson responds, "Do not bully the people."
He says, "Oh, I don't think I can do that."
On the third night, he is visited by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
He asks him, "Abe, what can I do to best serve the United States?"
Go see a Play.....!!
At dawn the telephone rings,
"Hello, Señor Bob? This is Ernesto, the caretaker at your country house."
"Ah yes, Ernesto. What can I do for you? Is there a problem?"
"Um, I am just calling to advise you, Señor Bob, that your parrot, he is dead".
"My parrot? Dead? The one that won the International competition?"
"Si, Señor, that's the one."
"Damn! That's a pity! I spent a small fortune on that bird. What did he die from?"
"From eating the rotten meat, Señor Bob."
"Rotten meat? Who the hell fed him rotten meat?"
"Nobody, Señor. He ate the meat of the dead horse."
"Dead horse? What dead horse?"
"The thoroughbred, Señor Bob ..."
"My prize thoroughbred is dead?"
"Yes, Señor Bob, he died from all that work pulling the water cart."
"Are you insane? What water cart?"
"The one we used to put out the fire, Señor."
"Good Lord! What fire are you talking about, man?"
"The one at your house, Señor! A candle fell and the curtains caught onfire."
"What the hell? Are you saying that my mansion is destroyed because of a candle?!"
"Yes, Señor Bob."
"But there's electricity at the house! What was the candle for?"
"For the funeral, Señor Bob ..."
"WHAT BLOODY FUNERAL??!!"
"Your wife's, Señor Bob. She showed up very late one night and I thought she was a thief,
so I hit her with your new Ping G15 204g titanium head golf club with the TFC 149D graphite shaft."
SILENCE...........
LONG SILENCE.........
VERY LONG SILENCE............
"Ernesto, if you broke that driver, you're in deep shit."..
Many thanks to colleague Janet Wynne for the above..CB
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That's all for now ...have a good week..CB