At the launch of the new Irish American magazine "Irish Connection", which took place recently in O'Flaherty's, were brothers Bernard, Paddy, Joe, Kevin, Ciaran McCarthy. Special guest was Bishop John Buckley

Rachel Devereux, who will be representing Tesco in the Douglas rose competition on May 5th.

Audrey McGrath, who will represent Douglas Electrical in the Douglas Rose competition on May 5th, at Rochestwon Park Hotel.

We are the Champions !!

Catherine Collins of Rochestown Park Hotel, winner of the All-Ireland Advanced Restaurant Skills. Pictured with Catherine is Peter Fitzgibbon of the Grange Restaurant who won the award in 1997, and then went on to win the World Skills Olympics, bringing home a gold medal. Well done Catherine and Peter.

Senator Mairin Quill and her sister Ita, shopping in Douglas VIlage Shopping Centre recently.

Michelle Sweeney, who will represent Rochestown Park Hotel in the Douglas Rose competition on May 5th, pictured here with Liam Lally, general manager.

Students of Mount Mercy College with Lord Mayor Concillor Damien Wallace at the Bord Gaid Exhibition.

Aidan Crowne, Blaithin Boylan and Clayton Love Jnr. at the Bord Gaid Exhibition at Douglas VIllage Shopping Centre.