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Below you will find some of the pictures from the Red Carpet Gala Night and the Hollywood Glamour Night - there are many more on the Gallery page.
Nice to see you all having a good time !
Pictures of the Hollywood Glamour Night
(Photography by Ed Reid. There are more images from the Glamour Night on the Gallery page)
Pictures of the Red Carpet Gala Night
(Photography by Boyd Challenger. Lots more images from the Red Carpet Gala Night on the Gallery page)
With Special Thanks To:
We would like to take this opportunity to express our grateful appreciation to H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Mrs. Toby E. Boshak, Executive Director of The Princess Grace Foundation, New York, for their invaluable support.
Thanks to all our volunteers who have given their valuable time, energy and expertise freely to assist with the film festival. We would also like to thank all the local businesses for their wonderful support with additional activities during the festival.
Finally we would like to thank our sponsors and some incredible individuals who have devoted their time and energy to making this festival what it is:
Mr Kieran Thompson from Newport House
Shauna Kelly, Kelly's Kitchen
Hotel Westport
Knockranny House Hotel, Westport
Paul Kilroy, Ironmonger
Mary Ryan Chambers, our very talented dressmaker
Derek Dempsey for our web site
Donna Hester, our photoshoot model
Pat Chambers, Adrian Chambers & Ray Lynn for vintage cars
Annette Maye and everyone at the Galway Film Fleadh
Paul Maye, graphic design and promotional materials
Simon Maxwell & Fran Keaveney, Irish Film Board
Galway Film Centre
Gerry Lynch, CineMobile, who couldn't have been more helpful
David Moran for Newport photographs and map
Michael O'Haire for the shuttlebus service
Pearl Coyne
Red Cross Newport
Brid Chambers & Board of Management of Newport National School
South West Mayo Development Company Ltd
Fáilte Ireland
Newport and District Development Company (NADDCO)
Connaught Gold, Westport
Muldoon & Co (Westport) Ltd
Association of Irish Festival Events (AOIFE)
Anita Sayers, our incredible proofreader
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
The CineMobile arrives. Gerry does an excellent job of placing it where we want it and setting it all up.
We would also like to let you know that both the Red Carpet Gala Night and the Hollywood Glamour Night
are sold out.
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
We've raised the banners ! ! ! (A big thank you to Newport Men's Shed and Paul Kilroy for their help in putting these up.)
And the shop windows are taking on that 'Grace Kelly' feel, too.
Dé Domhnaigh, 9ú Meán Fómhair, 2012
I rith na seachtaine, labhair Martin Dillane go Bríd Ní Chualáin ar Raidió na Gaeltachta faoi Grace Kelly, a nasc go Baile Uí Fhiacháin agus an fhéile scannán atá le teacht atá tiomnaithe chun a chuimhne. Éist leis an agallamh anseo . . .
(Interview, in Irish, with Martin Dillane on Raidió na Gaeltachta)
"On her wedding day, Grace Kelly gave new meaning to the word icon. Her whole look, from the regal veil to the feminine lace details and the conservative gown, made her an ageless bride."
fashion designer Oscar de la Renta
Friday, September 7th, 2012
The festival programme and event guide has now been published and can be obtained at the box office when collecting
your tickets. You can also view it on-line by clicking on the image to the left (or download it by right-clicking and
selecting the 'Save target as...' option).
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
N E W S F L A S H . . .
We are delighted to announce that a small number of additional tickets to the Red Carpet Gala Night on Friday,
September 14th, have become available and will be put on sale at 12 noon on Friday, September 7th. These tickets
can only be purchased on-line on a first-come first-served basis.
Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Tickets for the Hollywood Glamour Night on Saturday, September 15th, are selling fast. To avoid disappointment, we would strongly urge those planning to attend who have not yet bought tickets to do so, as we anticipate that this event will sell out in the next few days.
Sunday, August 19th, 2012
The inaugural Grace Kelly Film and Cultural Festival officially launched today with a photoshoot in Newport House,
where Grace Kelly herself stayed on each of her three visits to Ireland. This year's Queen of the annual Newport Festival,
Donna Hester, graciously agreed to model two replica gowns created by local dress-maker Mary Chambers (including that iconic black and white number from "Rear Window"). Donna will also be there to greet you on both the Gala Night and the Hollywood Glamour Night. A selection of photos taken by Boyd Challenger can be viewed on the 'Gallery' page.
"You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Not because she was a princess, not because she was an actress, not because she was my friend, but because she was just about the nicest lady I ever met. Grace brought into my life as she brought into yours, a soft, warm light every time I saw her, and every time I saw her was a holiday of its own. No question, I'll miss her, we'll all miss her, God bless you, Princess Grace."
James Stewart (in his eulogy)
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Today, Liam McNally of Westport Community Radio very kindly allowed us the opportunity to talk on air about the Grace Kelly Film Festival (and played that wonderful song from 'High Society') - press 'Play' to hear the interview . . .
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
N E W S F L A S H . . .
Join us on Saturday 15th September for a 1950's party celebrating Hollywood's greatest decade and enjoy a classic signature cocktail designed especially for the occasion, followed by a screening of 'Dial M for Murder'.
The 'Hollywood Glamour Night' is all about embracing the timeless style of a true Hollywood icon.
[Under 18's must be accompanied by a guardian].
