Got engaged at Valentine`s Day?

Congratulations from Gaffey Productions to all couples who got engaged last night .


If you look for a Videographer for YOUR Wedding Video – you just found the right one!

•    3 Filming Packages (Gold, Platinum, Diamond)
•    Multiple add-ons you can choose from
•    Everything is recorded in HD for perfect visual quality
•    We use additional microphones for better sound quality
•    5 different Menu options that suit every taste and style 
Contact us at 087 362 0516 or simply fill out our booking form online at www.gaffeyproductions.com

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Gaffey Productions at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Wedding Exhibition 12.02.2012

Don't miss Gaffey Productions at our next Wedding Fair, February 12th 2012 at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe.

The Wedding Exhibition will be starting at 1pm until 6pm.

Exclusively with special guest 'Franc' it will be the most exciting bridal show in the Midlands!

Also the Carlton will be launching their award winning online wedding service "Moposa". Follow the link to find out more about it. http://www.shearwaterhotel.com/weddingexhibition

You will have the chance to speak to us directly and see our Wedding Highlight sample which is also to be seen on our website www.gaffeyproductions.com


Gaffey Productions offers you 5 different Menu Styles you can choose from. Some of them you might have already seen on this blog. Have a look for yourself on our stand and if you wish you can preview some of them on our website or dedicated YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/gaffeyproductions

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Stay tuned on this blog for more informations about Weddings & more.

Don't forget the date:

12.02.2012 Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe. 

You will see how your finalised product will look like if Gaffey Productions is filming your Wedding Day!  

We are here to answer all the questions you might have regarding your Wedding Video.

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29.02.2012 – Ladies’ don’t hesitate - it’s your turn!

As you all might know: 29^th of February is a day where woman could / can / should propose.

Four years ago (when we had the last leap day) we were at a party where some friends were messing with us and the girls asking me to propose to my now husband. I first didn’t know what was up with that and this is how I came across this “tradition” and read a little bit into it.

Generally a Leap Day is happening every 4 years in our Gregorian calendar. The Leap Years were introduced over 2000 years ago when the Roman calendar transitioned into the Julian calendar in 45 BC.

It seems that woman proposing on this very day is a well known tradition in Ireland / England that originated in Ireland centuries ago. However some scripts say that it originated 1288 in Scotland where it was made legal for woman to propose to a man however only during a Leap Year.

According to the Irish legend the tradition started out in the 5^th century when St Bridget made a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men every 4 years. It is believed that St Bridget wanted to balance the traditional roles of woman and men in a similar way the 29^th of February - Leap Day - balances the calendar.

In some areas this day has also been called “Bachelors’ Day” for exactly the same reason.

However there are different versions of the tradition that are as such

·         if a man receives a marriage proposal on a leap day, he must accept it (well – if a Lady is brave enough to ever propose dare you say no anyway!!)

·         if the man declines the proposal he must give the Lady a silk gown (or textile so she can make herself one) or even money and kiss her as compensation

·         if a man refuses he has to buy a pair of gloves (some say even 12 pair of gloves) so the rejected Lady can hide her embarrassment of not wearing an engagement ring

·         in the Middle Ages the government even had a law for men who rejected the proposal and did not give the above mentioned gifts must pay a substantial fine

Thankfully we are not in Greece:

the Greek superstition claims that couples who are getting married during a leap year will have bad luck with their marriage. They will be especially unlucky if they get married on the 29^th of February. One in five engaged couples in Greece actually DO follow this ancient superstition and avoid planning their wedding day during a Leap Year.

Out of the question:

Woman ARE allowed to propose and why shouldn’t they ;) It does not have to be on leap day of course but if you want to follow the tradition….. what is stopping you?

If anything – watch this space and follow up with us again in March.

If you know a woman who intends to propose at 29.02.2012 - watch this space and keep us in mind!

Gaffey Productions might have a special surprise for you in stock!

No feelings were (hopefully) harmed during this article ;)

Wedding Fairs February 2012

04.-05.02.2012 Kilronan Luxury Castle Hotel Ireland will be hosting their Wedding Fair
Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
http://www.kilronancastle.ie/Wedding_Fair.html 

04.02.2012
The Waterside Hotel Dublin 2-6pm

05.02.2012:

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel 2-5pm http://www.kilkennyormonde.com/Weddings/Wedding-Fairs

The Station House Hotel Meath 2-6pm
Regency Hotel, Dublin 1-5pm
Clanard Court Hotel, Kildare 3-6pm
Galway Bay Hotel 2pm


12.02.2012
Hodson Bay Hotel
Springfield Hotel, Kildare 12-6pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Blanchardstown
Radisson Blu Farnham Estate Hotel, Cavan 12-4pm

The Clare County Bridal Exhibition 1-5.30pm
Mount Juliet, Kildare 2-5pm

Save the date: meet Gaffey Productions at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel - 12.02.2012
Come and meet us in person, see what we have to offer and ask us any questions you may have around your Wedding Video. We are at the Wedding Exhibition on the 12th of February 2012 from 1pm – 6pm.
With special guest 'Franc' it will be the most exciting bridal show in the Midlands! 

http://www.shearwaterhotel.com/weddingexhibition

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16.02.2012 Thomas Prior Hall, Dublin 5.30-8.30


17.-19.02.2012 Boyne Hill House Estate, Louth


18.02.2012 Druids Glen Resort, Wicklow 10-5pm

*****

19.02.2012:

Cork International Airport Hotel 2-6pm

Thomas Prior Hall, Dublin 2-6pm
Leixlip Manor and Gardens, Kildare 12:30pm - 6pm
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Wedding Fair, Dublin 1-5pm
Lucan Spa Hotel, Dublin 1-5pm
Glenview Hotel, Wicklow 1pm to 5pm
Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Meath 1-5pm
CityNorth Hote, Meath 2-6pm
Whites of Wexford, Wexford 2-6pm

25.-26.02.2012 Carlton Millrace Hotel Wedding Showcase,Wexford 2-6pm


26.02.2012
Randles Court Hotel, Kerry
Castle Arch Hotel, Meath 2-5pm

10.-11.03.2012 Spring Wedding Expo is to be held at The Hub Co. Kilkenny 

The Hub, 4-5 Cillin Hill, Dublin Rd, Kilkenny
http://www.springweddingexpo2012.com/Index.html

Marriage Preparation courses - Accord - February 2012

WAITING LIST:
3rd & 4th February 2012  St. Anne's Parish Centre, Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co Dublin
17th & 18th February 2012  Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2

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BOOKING NOW:
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  ACCORD Centre, Chapel Street, Bantry, Co Cork
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Sligo (071 9145641)

*****

BOOK ONLINE with www.accord.ie:
 
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  St. Anne's Resource Centre, Dublin Road, Shankill, Co Dublin
3rd & 25th Feb 2012  Clare Education Centre, Government Buildings, Kilrush Road, Ennis
6th,9th,13th,16th Feb 2012  ACCORD House, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary
10th & 11th Feb 2012  Mercy Centre, Mallow, Co Cork
10th & 11th Feb 2012  St Colman's Parish Centre, Cobh, Co Cork
10th & 11th Feb 2012  St Catherine's Community Service Centre, St Joseph's Road, Carlow
10th & 11th Feb 2012  St Jude the Apostle Pastoral Centre, Rossmore Road, Dublin 6W
17th & 18th Feb 2012  ACCORD Centre, St Colmans Hill, Fermoy, Co Cork
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Iona Centre, Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16
24th & 25th Feb 2012  The Pastoral Centre, Church Road, Nenagh, Co Tipperary
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Pastoral Centre, Cathedral Grounds, Ballina
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Blarney Wollen Mills Hotel, Blarney, Co Cork
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Presentation School, Youghal Road, Midleton, Co Cork
24th & 25th Feb 2012  The Parish Centre, Carrigaline
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Maldron Hotel, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Thornhill Centre, Culmore Road, Derry
24th & 25th Feb 2012  ACCORD House, 8 Abbey Street, Tipperary Town
24th & 25th Feb 2012  The Bracken Court Hotel, Bridge Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin
24th & 25th Feb 2012  St Mary's Parish Centre, Lucan, Co Dublin
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Pastoral Centre, Carndonagh, Co Donegal
24th Feb & 24th Mar 2012  Clare Education Centre, Government Buildings, Kilrush Road, Ennis

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All of the below are Fully Booked:

3rd & 4th Feb 2012  Macalla Hall, Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Business & Conference Venue, Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  The Castle Hotel, Main Street, Macroom, Co Cork
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  Ard Ri House Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam, Co Galway
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  The Pastoral Centre, Church Road, Nenagh, Co Tipperary
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  Boyle, Sligo (071 9145641)
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  Donegal Education Centre, Dom's Pierl, Quay Street, Donegal Town
3rd & 4th Feb 2012  ACCORD Centre, Verona, Cross Lane, Drogheda, Co Louth
3rd & 11th Feb 2012  St Johns Parish Centre, Castle Street, Tralee
5th & 12th Feb 2012  Hotel Minella, Coleville Road, Clonmel
10th & 11th Feb 2012  The Family Centre, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
10th & 11th Feb 2012  Pastoral Centre, Monastery Ave, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
10th & 11th Feb 2012  St Anne's Community Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co Meath
10th & 11th Feb 2012  The Family Centre, St Mels Road, Longford
10th & 11th Feb 2012  ACCORD House, 8 Abbey Street, Tipperary Town
17th & 18th Feb 2012  St Anne's Community Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co Meath
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Downpatrick (028 44613435)
17th & 18th Feb 2012  ACCORD House, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary
17th & 18th Feb 2012  ACCORD Office, St Patricks Cathedral, Roden Place, Dundalk
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Manor House Country Hotel, Killadeas, Co Fermanagh
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
17th & 18th Feb 2012  Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Co Kildare


17th Feb,2nd,3rd Mar 2012  The Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Mc William Park, Claremorris, Co Mayo
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Pillo Hotel, Headford Point, Headford Road, Galway
24th & 25th Feb 2012  St. Munchin's College, Corbally, Limerick
24th & 25th Feb 2012  Cathedral Social Services Centre, Bishopgate Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
24th Feb, 3rd Mar 2012  The Listowel Arms Hotel, Listowel, Co Kerry
10th & 11th Feb 2012  Omagh (028 82242439)

*****

17th & 18th Feb 2012  Newry Parish Centre, 39 The Mall, Newry BT34 1AN

9th & 11th Feb 2012 + 23rd & 25th Feb 2012
ACCORD, Curran House, Twin Spires, 155 Northumberland Street, Belfast BT13 2JF

*****

19th & 21st Feb 2012 Interchurch Course - Interchurch Marriage Preparation Courses are organised specifically for couples where one person is Catholic and the other is of different faith.
Dunsilly Hotel, 20 Dunsilly Road, Antrim BT41 2JH