Phizzfest 2011

PhizzQuiz – March 9th

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:09:14 +0000

The first fundraiser for Phizzfest 2012 kicks off in March.

‎”PhizzQuizz” takes place upstairs at John Doyles @ Doyles Corner.

Friday 9th March 8.30pm

All Welcome, €10 per person.

Prizes Galore, craic and so much more !!!!

President Higgins addresses Phizzfest

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:05 +0000

As winners of the inaugural Irish Epic Awards, Phizzfest were personally congratulated by President Michael D.Higgins at a celebratory lunch in the presidential house, Áras an Uachtaráin.

President Higgins gave an uplifting speech to all in attendance and praised the efforts of all involved who made Phizzfest 2011 the success it was.

Phizzfest Collects Epic Award

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:11:28 +0000

Tina and Marian traveled to collect the Epic 2011 Ireland Award on behalf of Phizzfest at the Royal Overseas League in London.
This is the first time the awards have been open to Irish entries after starting last year in England. Kevin Murphy, Voluntary Arts Ireland’s Chief Officer said he was bowled over by the quality of entries. ‘We have been thrilled with the response to the first ever Irish Epic Awards. The fantastic diversity and quality of the groups who applied proves once again that there are so many excellent and innovative amateur arts and crafts groups out there doing great things in their communities.
The Epic Awards are designed to showcase all that is great about amateur art and craft – whether that’s people mastering the intricacies of an art form passed down through the generations, or groups working with others in the community to develop new ways of creatively tackling social problems.

Tina and Marian pictured here with l. to r. Robin Simpson, CEO Voluntary Arts UK, Lord Luce, President, Royal Overseas League and Kevin Murphy, Voluntary Arts Ireland.

Marion McEvoy plays ‘Loves Old Sweet Song” at the Phizzfest reception in Áras an Uachtaráin

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:09:08 +0000

At the Presidential reception for the Phizzfest team, Marian was invited to play a tune on the Steinway grand piano in the state room and she choose one of James Joyce pieces of music Loves Old Sweet Song

Phizzfest Wins All Ireland Category at the Epic Awards

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:49:07 +0000

The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work of voluntary and amateur arts groups. It’s been another fantastic year for the Epic Awards and they have been bowled over by the quality and quantity of entries from voluntary arts groups from throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Phizzfest scooped first place in the Ireland Category.
Phizzfest will receive a package of prizes including cash, training, equipment and publicity. Representatives are also invited to a prestigious winners’ reception at the Royal Over-Seas League in London on 30th January 2012.

Check out some photographs from Phizzfest reception at Áras an Uachtaráin here

Phizzfest Wins People’s Choice at the Dublin Living Awards

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:31:28 +0000

Phizzfest Wins at Dublin Living Awards!!

: Tina, Mary and Marian collect the award on behalf of the Phizzfest Committee

The Dublin Living Awards celebrate the Dublin businesses, organisations and people that make Dublin a great place to live work and visit. There were twenty categories and Phizzfest was entered in the Vodafone sponsored “People’s Choice Award”.

Voting took place by text, online and via the Dublin Living Awards Facebook page and the very first awards Ceremony was held last night in The Mansion House, where it was announced…WE WON!

Joe Woolhead Photographs

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:41:38 +0000

We are very pleased to announce that Joe Woolhead has released a number of prints for sale from his Photographic Exhibition,

“The World Trade Centre….A New Rising”

at the handball alley of the Phibsborough Fire Station.

Proceeds of the sale go to Debra Ireland,
the chosen charity of Phibsborough Fire Brigade.

Enquiries to office@phizzfest.ie and 086 123 5877

9/11 Prints (9.4″ x 14″) €100

Rebuild of WTC (24″ x 36″) €250

Phizzfest Poetry Booklet

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:08:52 +0000

A selection of 24 poems from the Phizzfest Poetry Award 2011

Available for you in a beautiful A5 sized booklet

WITH POEMS BY:

Ann Dempsey, Maurice Devitt, Maureen Gallagher, Karen O’Connor, Elizabeth McSkeane, Gail Seekamp, Simon Leyland, Aoife Maguire, Paula Curran, Ana Novacic, Peter Goulding, Clodagh O’Brien, Noel King, Kevin Lynch, Frank Murphy, Marie Mac Sweeney, Ivor Kelly.

To order a copy, please send a Postal Order or Cheque for €4.50 (incl. postage & packing), with your name and address to:

Phizzfest Poetry Award,

c/o 9 Shandon Park,

Phibsborough,

Dublin 7.

Cheques should be made payable to “Phizzfest”.

Phizzfest Opening Night

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:49:55 +0000

Craobh Seán Treacy CCE

There was a great turnout of 20 musicians of all ages to play music outside Hedigans – The Brian Boru to welcome people to the official opening ceremony of PhizzFest. It was a lovely warm evening and commuters were surprised to hear such lovely music greeting them as they passed on their way home.

When the opening speeches were over the session of music resumed again inside. This is the true spirit of Sean Treacy, playing music and having a good time together. It is also the essence of Phizzfest – all the community sharing as one!

All our 2011 Events

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:59:33 +0000

This year Phizzfest runs from 3rd September – with the opening of our Visual Arts Trail at the Phibsborough Tower – through to 11th September with our final act being Club Sult.

Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy your Community Arts.
Find your Event at Phizzfest 2011 by clicking on an image below:
Enjoy!!

Ritheann Phizzfest an bliana seo ón 3 Meán Fómhair – le hoscailt ár Rian Amharcealaíona ag an Túr Baile Phib - tríd go dtí 11 Meán Fómhair lenár gníomhú deiridh á Club Sult.

Ná caill amach ar an deis chun taitneamh a bhaint as do Ealaíon Pobail.
Aimsigh do Imeacht ag Phizzfest 2011 trí chliceáil ar an íomhá thíos:
Bain sult as!