What is happening around Dublin......

Hello All,
We hope you enjoyed this week’s show!! If you for some unmanageable reason, beyond all your control did not get the chance to tune into 103.2fm last Sunday from 12pm well you can stop kicking yourself because we are so kindly going to fill you in on everything u missed!! Here we go…

The lovely Sue Murphy came back onto GTB to fill us in on all the must see films around at the moment! Film critic Sue was at the Dublin Premier of ‘The Town’ a crime thriller produced and staring the ever so gorgeous Ben Affleck. Sue gave the film two thumbs up and highly recommended people to go see it!! It is also starting the beautiful and talented Blake Lively who is mostly known for her role in Gossip Girl as rich kid Serena Vanderkamp!! Blake plays a character nothing like any of her previous work and it was in fact revealed that when Blake auditioned for the part it was written for an older lady but Ben Affleck loved her so much he re-wrote the part for her!! That is some compliment!! The film deals with the trials and tribulations of a criminal Doug played by Affleck who falls for the manager of a bank he is planning to rob! ‘The Town’ is in cinemas nationwide so make sure to check it out!!

The Switch is another film which Sue highly recommends. Jennifer Aniston plays the female protagonist who is a single women wanting to have a child. This film covers very topical issues in relation to single parenting but still manages to stay upbeat and funny. Definitely one to check out!!

Finally one to look out for is an Irish film called ‘Savage’. There has been a lot of talk surrounding the film and as everyone knows we at GTB love showing support to our own so make sure to give it a watch!!It is a story of obsession and revenge! How a man tries to come to terms with a brutal attack and its consequences!! The film has been in cinemas from September 17th so make sure to catch it!!   

Stellar Magazines 'Bachelor of the Year'

After hours of hard work and dedication we at GTB finally found the bachelor we felt most deserved the honour of being crowned Stellar Magazines 'Bachelor of the year'!! It is a difficult job but someone has to do it people!! We decided to give our vote to Mr Patrick Mackeogh!! So we invited Patrick onto the show to have a little chat with him to see why he should get your votes and why he was still single!?? Patrick is a hard working man who runs his own company in personal training!! (Fit body-check!!) The reason he believes he hasn't found a girlfriend yet is that he is shy and just hasn't met the right person! He loves Irish women because of there ability to have a laugh and go out and have a good time!! (Good answer!) His lovely sister actually entered Patrick into the competition, so he is obviously a family man (check!!) and although his friends give him a little bit of stick for being in the competition he doesn't mind and they are behind him 100% at the end of the day! If you want to find out more about Patrick simple follow the link below

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=728700723#!/profile.php?id=100001564085588&ref=ts

And if your already sold on Patrick and want him to get your vote simply text 'Bachelor 121' to 53306. Get voting people!!   Best of luck Patrick, as we have prob mentioned ..you have our votes :0)               

Shouting at Planes

                                                                                         we chatted to one of these strapping lads all about their new single Hospice! keep an eye on these boys, they've already rocked Glastonbury so the only way is up! check out all their tunes and info at http://shoutingatplanes.com/

After speaking to the lovely Jenny Conlon a few weeks back about moving abroad we thought it was best for us to get a professional on to the show to explain the best ways to go about leaving the nest and moving away. Jenny herself moved to London which luckily we do not need a visa for. However there are many young people now who are moving a bit further a field for work to the likes of Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Girls Talk Back was joined by Alan Gallagher who works for visa first. Visa first is a company who assist people in getting visas to any of the above countries. Whether it is a working holiday visa, a skilled worker visa or any of the other many visas’s offered to Irish people for these countries. Not only do they assist you with your visa they also do starter packs for these countries which include sim cards, tax file numbers, bank accounts and you can also get insurance. Visa first also offers advice on other countries and doing volunteer work abroad. For more information on all of the visas and packages offered you can contact Visa First on 01-8783329.

Just incase you’re all feeling a little down in the dumps, girls talk back are here to help! We tracked down Psychologist Shane Martin to cheer us all up!! Shane runs moodwatchers. He runs courses for in which he concentrates on the psychology of happiness, strength and resilience. Moodwatchers says, that it is important to ask yourself questions like “do I believe I have the power to make positive change in my life?”

Basically we all go through trauma and crises, but why to some people fall apart and some get on with it? It’s all about the way we think; we all think very differently and make very different sense out of situations. Things that worry some people have zero effect on others because of the way we think. Negative unhelpful thoughts can be a big part of our daily private thoughts, things like “I’m goin to fail” “things never work out for me” and “I bet she hates me now” . definitely not helpful! If you find yourself thinking these kinds of thoughts, ask yourself three questions, is it helpful? Is it fair? and is it true? Are bets is the answer to all three is no. These stressful thoughts cause..You’ve guessed it STRESS! We could all do without any avoidable stress; it effects us enormously, both physically and mentally. So keep the blood pressure down and actively do something about the two things everyone wants but do very little to get them... Health and Happiness.

Shane is running is course in Dublin for the first time and we at girls talk back wish him the best of luck. For more info check out www.moodwatchers.com




SHOWBIZ NEWS

Louis Walsh


Ireland’s favourite judge Louis Walsh has a new reality show which is to air next week folks. Lois is teaming up with Westlifes Kian Egan for what is to be a two part series which see’s the pair launch new girlband ‘Wonderland’ – Kian’s wife also happens to be in the band (talk about putting you relationship under pressure!!!)
Louis was quoted as saying on iol.ie that ‘Wonderland will definitely be the biggest girl band in the world come the end of next year’
The show which is called ‘The Management’ will air on ITV2 in October!!

Big Brother

It is essentially the end of an era – Love it or hate it at one point in your life you definitely watched it!!!
The ultimate big brother is over- The reality show that changed so many people’s lives has come to an end after 10 years of ups & downs!!!
The show definitely ended on an unexpected high - people were fed up of the show and it was getting old but the love of Josie and John James got people watching and then the genius idea of inviting the best contestants back got everyone’s attention even though’s who tried to ignore it couldn’t!!!
Now all people want to know is if Preston and Chantelle will get back together!! I’m sure we will be told all in an OK magazine interview very soon!!!

Our very own Brian Dowling the Iirsh sweetheart won Ultimate big brother – he definitely has the luck of the Irish winning twice and being the only housemate ever not to get voted!!! That is some achievement!! Congrats to Brian!!!

Amy Huberman –Back to Work

So after the most high profile wedding of the year – it looks like the fun is over and it is back to work for the lovely Amy Huberman. It is believed that Amy is starring in a new TV project penned by Cecelia Ahern!!

The cast and crew were seen filming at a hotel in Dublin’s South city but know one actually knows that much about project. I can tell you that the project is believed to be titled ‘Three Wise Women’ and is rumoured to be a medical drama – So keep an eye out for this people – u heard it here!!

Imelda May

GirlsTalkBack wants to say a huge congrats to the amazingly talented Imelda May whose new album ‘Mayhem’ hit the number one spot.
Her appearance on the late late show, and her performance at electric picnic where she played at the main stage was unreal has resulted in her 2nd album outselling all her rivals.
She was seen last week back at her home in the Liberties with all her friends and family celebrating the great news. Her parents Tony and Madge Clabby have been Imelda’s biggest support travelling with her since she launched her new album –how sweet is that!! Congrats on the number 1 Imelda!!!

Talk Soon, Loves GTB xoxo

Strike a pose!

Miss Universe Ireland- Rozanna Purcell

We were very lucky at Girls Talk Back to have the very lovely Miss Universe Ireland Rozanna Purcell on the show. Rozanna began her pageant career when she won Miss Lillies Bordello in 2009. She then went on to win Miss Universe Ireland. After winning Miss Universe Ireland Rozanna was then approached by Miguel Marinez one of the world top pageant trainers He then flew her to Colombia for her training. After this she then went onto Las Vegas for the Miss Universe Pageant.Rozanna did her country very proud coming seventh  in the whole contest. Since returnign she has been modelling and is now getting ready to head off to New York where she plans to continue her career in modelling. Us ladies at Girls Talk Back wish our Rozanna the best of luck :)






 Alex Hutchinson, photographer.

After getting the low down on what a miss universe pageant is really like we chatted to Alex Hutchinson, photographer. Alex knows the modelling world from both sides, having been a child model in Portugal, Turns Alex’s baby pics graced the pages of many travel publications in their time, his Mum, who was also a model, must be so proud!!

Alex now works with Bella Studios in Dublin. Bella studies could be described as a portrait studio with a difference. They offer a great treat for us ladies, you can go and be pampered, spend a delightful hour in the makeup chair before channelling your inner Tyra Banks for your very own photo shoot. Not to worry though, if you’re a little camera shy, you’ll be put at ease and taught how to pose! Not only will you leave feeling like a diva, you’ll have the beautiful professional photos that show you at your very best.... you might even be tempted to put them on face book. Check out http://www.bellamakeover.ie/ for more info.

Speaking of face book, we can confirm that people with Photoshop skills are altering their face book picas! Alex talked us through the airbrushing process, he spends hours sometimes undoing dodgy face tan, nipping waists and altering colours. Alex told us about the different genres of photography. His favourites are fashion and street photography. Check out some of his photos on Alex Hutchinson photography page on face book! And go in and meet him in Bella studios and have a girl’s day out!



Rachel Lally

Started modelling after she needed actor headshots and bargained with photographer who was looking for red heads to model for him! She was an alternative model, which is any model who does not fit into the usual model stereotype. She had peers with crazy hair colours dreadlocks, tattoos, piercings...anything a bit different and edgy. There were also plenty of curvy girls as alternative models often to shoots in burlesque and gothic styles. Loads of steal boned corsets..(OUCH) and plenty of celebration of voluptuous women! GTB loves the dramatic Dita von Teese look. Work as aan alternative model is scarce enough as the photos are usually for exhibitions and books rather than mainstream magazines.

Rachel signed with Compton modelling agency last October www.compton.ie and we were glad to hear she was told not to lose any weight! We chatted with Rachel about more mainstream work and she maintains she’s having great fun with her modelling career. GtB was delighted to hear that there are plenty of working plus size models out there. A plus size model is anything over a size 12 and most Irish models are about a size 10! We reckon plus size should be called NORMAL size!!

Rachel told us she believes plus size models have a place in high fashion, more of this please! Rachel recommends www.modelmayhem.com if you’re thinking about having a go at modelling yourself and you can also check out some alternative pics of her there too!

EMMA MANLEY

GTB had the pleasure of inviting Irish fashion designer Emma Manley back into studio on Sunday to catch up on how her fashion line is going and her move back to Dublin. With New York and London on the list of stylish places she has worked Emma told GirlsTalkBack that moving back home and starting up her business in Ireland was always her plan.

Emma uses unique mixes of fabrics including pig skin and silk and her price range is between €50- €350. Emma confessed to GTB that she is not a seasonal designer as she prefers to add pieces to her collection allowing her customers to come back time and time again to her contempory separates and luxurious evening wear and add to their wardrobe. When asked what type of woman Emma designs for her answer was simple ‘me’. Emma makes clothes which she herself would wear and lucky for us, her taste and style is so chic that everyone else wants to be seen in it also!! It is very refreshing to meet a designer who wears her own clothes and when asked who Emma herself favours in the design world the marvel Stella McCartney was mentioned!! Emma spoke about how Stella’s clothes are well made, elegant and sharp and the designer herself dresses head to toe in her own creations also, something tells GTB Emma will have just as much success as her favourite designer!!

Emma’s collection can be seen at ‘Bow’ boutique http://www.bowboutique.ie/  in the Powerscourt Centre and her own website will be up and running in a matter of weeks so make sure to check out http://www.emmamanley.com/

Emma discussed how although in her opinion Irish people still concentrate too much on the ‘label’ we have become a lot more fashion conscious and that we are a fashionable city despite what other people might say!!! While in studio Emma filled us in on the key pieces that should be in every woman’s wardrobe which included cardigans, shorts and the new trousers of the moment Jodhpurs. If you want to get in touch with Emma simply email her @ emma.kate.manley@googlemail.com



Quite frankly GTB are delighted Emma has moved back home to continue her successful career in fashion as we just love her clothes and can’t wait to see so much more from her!!!

Ian White lead vocalist in Irish band Seven Days spoke to GTB about winning the ‘Tiger Untamed’ prize worth a whopping €20,000. The boys met during their college days in Ballyfermot and haven't looked back since!! Ian, Darren, Nicky & Ricky played Oxegen in 2009 and have sold out the Academy to their adoring fans. Ian spoke to us about life as a musician in Ireland, how although it is very cliquey they have managed to earn a respectful name for themselves even gracing the pages of top music magazine Hot Press.

Seven Days is a pop/soul/funk band who write their own material from topical issues of the moment. The bands influences include John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac and Paolo Nuttini. If you want to check out more from the guys just go to http://www.sevendaysofficial.com/  where you will be able to see their my space, facebook, twitter and bebo accounts and also all their upcoming gigs around Ireland.

GirlsTalkBack were delighted to be the first show to play the guys new single ‘Voices’ which got such brilliant feedback from our listeners so well done guys. We will definitely have to get Ian and the guys back into studio when the single gets released in October to perform live. We wish Seven Days all the best for the future and look forward to getting them back on the show!!!!!!

One’s to Watch!!!!

We spoke to the lovely Julie Cobbe from StyleFish.ie a unique and clever service for women.Style Fish offers a seven week night course for women , with a two hour class on one evening each week. Right, so we can fit it in the schedule, but what are we learning?? Classes centre around topics like body shape and body confidence, make-up tips, hairstyling, dressing for your shape, with the final class being a field trip - Ladies you're off to House of Frasier, pen and pad in hand, so take notes!!! Yup, you'll be confident in knowledge that you know what to buy for you that's guaranteed to make you feel a million dollars, and therefore truly enjoy your retail therapy! We all get into ruts when it comes to style girls, and with are changing weather we can be expected to rock "beach babe", "snow bunny" and "wellington chick" all of Thursday afternoon. In short we need all the help we can get.


When it comes to mixing it up though, make-up may not be the way to go! Err always on the side of caution. Just because tangerine lipstick is sooooooooo this season and that apple-green eyeshadow looked great on Lady GaGa... you see where we're going here. LESS IS MORE!

So here's your chance to learn how best to use your pampering efforts to get results you want. Don't worry ladies, Style Fish won't leave you high and dry once you've finished the classes. The best part is you'll be become a graduate, and so a member. This allows you to sign into the website and get loads of tips and support every day. You'll get recommendations on the latest fashions that are in stock on the high street and you can keep in touch with fellow members. You'll be the first to know what the "new black" for Autumn Winter 2010 is. Check out all this and more at http://www.stylefish.ie/

Relationship Counsellor Lisa O'Hara

If you didn't catch the show today, this is what you missed.  You might have actually missed one of our best shows! (If Jen had not been off this week it would have been the best show!!!)

For a whole hour we spoke to Relationship Counsellor Lisa O'Hara from Marriage and Relationship Counselling in Dublin.  Lisa had previously been on the show with us and we had such good feedback about the interview that we decided to get her back for an hour special.

As per usual, due to the interesting material we didn't make it through everything again this week but we hope to have Lisa back to discuss aspects of married relationships and couples who have seperated or divorced.

Our focus this week was on single people.  We chatted to Lisa about where you can meet people, she advised us that the pub is often one of the best places to get chatting with someone as with a couple of drinks you are more relaxed and more likely to try get to know a person.

Lisa pointed out that if looking for a relationship you must first have a good relationship with yourself, be comfortable with yourself and focus on what it is you want.  Lisa thought online dating can and has worked but real chemistry can often be what is sought out most.

We also had a discussion about exes, where we raised concerns how a lot of women tend to go back to exes for the comfort of it.  She also pointed out that you may have broken up for a reason!

The main point is to enjoy yourself and remember that relationships take work.  Enjoy the flirting! Try not to give too much away in the initial stages and try to remember to focus on the relationship with yourself first.

If you are in a relationship that's not working or would like any kind of relationship advice and counselling please visit the website www.mrcs.ie and contact one of the counsellors.

If you are interested in any of her other work, here are a couple of articles you may be interested in.

http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=6094

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2010/0126/1224263104460.html

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/love-sex/the-rise-of-the-silver-separators-in-ireland-1910086.html

 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/love-sex/the-day-i-got-a-message-from-my-lying-partner-to-say-im-naked-and-restless-2211088.html