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When a note behind hotel wallpaper triggers a citywide mystery, one daughter recognises the writing immediately. May Casey joins PJ to reflect on her father Steve's quiet artistry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He helped light up Cork—literally. PJ talks to David Ross who remembers his father Tommy, who left his mark on buildings, memories, and hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Group Brand Manager for Trigon Hotels, Sandra Murphy explains why the Metropole Hotel in Cork is looking to find four men who left a note which was discovered in the bricks of the lobby.

After Romania, one night in Rome.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.When our ancestor committed the first murder, was it rage, or fear that drove them to the deed?(Evening near the Metropole, Roma, Italia)"I think you've done well," Riki congratulated me as she terminated her phone call. Word had come down that her replacement was on the way. Our profile had been updated back at State and they clearly wanted to bring in the 'real professionals'. There also had been a miscommunication. I was far too stressed to be reasonable now.Some undeserving smuck was about to be at the receiving end of my wrath for no better reason than I was at my limit of accepting any further alterations to my life. In hindsight, I was being totally irrational. At that moment in time, I didn't care whose day I was ruining. Sometimes I can be a jerk and an idiot at the same time.The US State Department apparently thought I couldn't dictate who was, or wasn't, a member of 'Unit L', we now had our own designation within Javiera's expanding task-force. The government had a random name generator for this shit and we got the letter 'L'. Maybe that device didn't think we were going to last long enough to matter. Anyway, I took the phone and hit redial. Riki gave me an 'I'm puzzled' look."Who am I talking to?" I inquired."Ms, who are you?" he demanded, since my caller ID said Riki and, unless I used my high, squeaky voice, I obviously sounded like a guy."I'm Cáel Nyilas. Who is this?" I replied."I'm Bill A. Miller, Director of the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service. What seems to be the problem, Mr. Nyilas?" He was rather uptight about the call-back."Since we are working together, why don't you call me Cáel?" I politely requested. "I'll call you Willy.""My name is Bill, but you can call me Director Miller," he corrected me. "The reason for your call is?""It is Willy, or Dick; your choice," I countered. "I don't call my boss 'Director' and I worship the ground she walks on. You are not even in her league. Also, I've had bad experiences with guys named Bill which are too painful to explain right now."That was true. One was friend taking a shower and leaving me alone with his mother. The other was early on in my career when I confused a girl named Bonnie with her real name 'Bill'. I was my own personal 'The Crying Game'. I didn't handle that episode well."Besides, I didn't call to discuss name-calling. I want to know how many agents work for you.""What does that have to do with anything?" he grumbled."You are quick with the questions while painfully bereft of answers," I snorted. "Don't make me Google this too.""Over two thousand," he stopped being a total ass. "Is there anything else I can tell you that Miss Martin should have been able to tell you?" Ooops, Back to being an ass."Riki's being physically restrained from taking her phone back by some of my educationally-challenged, illegal alien, unskilled labor force of questionable loyalty," I outrageously lied. It was an odious habit of mine that I'd cultivated vigorously over the past few weeks. "Two thousand humans, thanks. Is Riki's replacement a guy, or a girl? Wait, who cares? Just send their picture and I'll let you know where to send their replacement.""Are you threatening my people?" he simmered."No. That would make me an uncooperative and nefarious nuisance," I evaded. "Of course, when a person sticks their hand into a functioning garbage disposal, you don't blame the device. You blame the moron who stuck their hand in." From the perspective of our relationship, I was the garbage disposal."That definitely sounds like a threat," he responded. He was going to stick his hand in anyway."Your inability to comprehend the nuances possible with the English language is not why I called and not something I feel I can educate you about, given my current time constraints. Just have one of your insipid flunkies send me the picture. I need to purchase duct tape and an out-of-the-way storage space," I informed him."By the way, in the spirit of legal chicanery, could you tell me how long it will take for Riki Martin's name to come back up in the rotation? Let's figure 36 hours between each hot-shot leaving DC and their eventual inability to return phone calls," I wanted to make sure he knew I was taunting his pompous self. (Me being pompous and unhelpful didn't cross my mind at that moment.)"Let me make myself clear, Mr. Nyilas," he repeated. "Not only can you not dictate terms to the US government, you are not even the team's designated leader." I wasn't? Fuck him. I had tons of useless members of the Alphabet Mafia in front of my name, all loudly proclaiming my numerous accolades.Of everyone on the team, I had the most: NOHIO (Number One House Ishara Official), HCIESI-NDI, (Havenstone Commercial Investments Executive Services' Intern -- New Directive Initiative, I didn't make that one up, I swear), MEH (Magyarorszag es Erdely Hercege) and UHAUL (Unpaid Honcho Assigned to Unit L). I liked that last one, so that was how I was going to sign off on all my reports now."First off, I AM in charge, Willy. Without me, there is no Unit L. I quit, and then what? In case you missed it, I can't be drafted or threatened by you. If you think you can replace me, please do so right now and let me get back to my life -- you know, the thing that actually puts money in my pocket.Besides, I am not refusing to take anyone you see fit to put on MY team. I'm just not going to tell you where I'm going to take them to. I suspect they are adults and can find their way home, eventually, Willy.""Mr. Nyilas, you are an unbelievably fortunate amateur and novice intellectual in a situation that demands experience and professionalism. It is time for you to step back and let the people who know what they are doing take over. Just play your part and we'll make sure you get due credit for following orders and behaving," he unleashed his fair-smelling bile."I am following your orders; your procedures dictate that a member of the State Department will be on this team," I kept my calm. "As one of the people who actually has experience with this situation, I'm letting you know how things work in the field. Every person you send will be misplaced, thus you will have to send someone else. Alerting you to the need to stay on top of your job -- sending someone else -- sounds to me like common sense advice in this circumstance.""That is not going to happen, Nyilas. If something happens, " he got out."Willy, duct tape is plentiful and cheap. Kidnapping -- thus hostage keeping -- is virtually a religion in Southern Italy. And though I am already wired into the local criminal underground, I'm just not going to be able to help you, or them. I'll make up some implausible excuses as the need arises. So now you know the score. The next move is yours," I smiled."The next words out of your mouth had better be 'I'll behave', or the State Department will revoke your passport and have stern words with the Republic of Ireland over your diplomatic status," Willy warned me."I'll behave," I fibbed. Riki snatched the phone out of my hand."Sir -- Director Miller, I want you to know I had nothing to do with Mr. Nyilas' tirade," Riki apologized. "He stole my phone.""I did." and "oww!" I hollered in the background. "She ground her heel into my instep. the fiery little minx." I was propping up her excuse because I owed her for verbally taking a dump on her boss, the ass-heap back in Romania. Riki punched me."Ms. Martin, do we need to reconsider your employment, or can we rely on you to re-organize Unit L before Ms. McCauley (her replacement) arrives?" Willy lectured."Director Miller, ""Call him Big Willy," I whispered to her. "He loves that 'Big Willy' style."This time she hit me in the thigh. My ballistic vest had gotten in the way of her first hit, but she was a quick learner."How can you know a song from 1997, yet not know that Russia invaded Georgia in 2008?" Riki put her hand over the phone and hissed at me."Ah," Pamela teased. "Somebody is a Will Smith fan." Riki looked away.I wasn't sure what to make of the Will Smith -- Ricky Martin combo forming in my mind. Will was one of my manly icons. Hey, he was a stud, scored numerous hotties in his film career and married Jada Pinkett Smith. What's not to love? Growing up, I wanted to be like Will Smith. When/if I ever finished growing up, I wanted to be like George Clooney."Director Miller," Riki tried again. "He's lying. From my personal observations and with supporting personality profiles provided by other members of the task force, I can guarantee you that Mr. Nyilas is unreliable and untrustworthy. Sir, I've watched Romani males hide their wallets and their daughters when he walks by." Okay, wasn't that last bit a lie?"that last bit a lie?es hide their wallets and their daughters when he walks by. provided by other members However, unless she has been cross-trained as a waitress at a gang-affiliated nightclub, a day-care worker for the criminally insane, plus consistently wins at Texas hold 'em, she's going to be out of her element here.""No sir, but Mr. Nyilas likes me, I'm not sure why," she glared at me. I poked her in the boob to help clarify the matter. Riki slapped my hand. Virginia punched me in the shoulder. I decided to poke Virginia in her ballistic-covered breast, hoping she was jealous for the attention. I was wrong. They both hit me again.Had this been sexual harassment, they would have hated this job and despised me. Since this was me being my painfully childish self, well, I was still annoying, but also adorable. Put it this way: if a woman could not only pepper spray a man making cat-calls at her, and was even encouraged to do so, wouldn't that de-stress the situation?"Director Miller, I don't want to stay on this assignment, yet I'd be remiss if I didn't explain some of the numerous pitfalls of working with Unit L. Every one of them is comfortable being a walking arsenal. I'm on my way to have a ballistic vest tailored for me because I'm the only one in the unit without one. I have no doubt that any of them could kill me with their bare hands in less than 5 seconds if they so desired," she explained."You would think they would want a more effective combatant with them," Miller grew icy, suspecting duplicity on Riki's part -- moron. She looked at me over the phone."Sir, I think they like me because I know I don't belong in a firefight. They can count on me to cower behind cover while the bullets are flying. That allows the rest to kill unimpeded by having to keep an eye on me," she said.Pause."One of them did show me how to recognize and start various grenades. She said if I was ever the last one alive, it would give me 'options'."Pause."Ms. Martin, don't cancel your flight back to DC yet. I'm going to give Ms. Castello a call to see what her assessment of the situation is," Willy allowed. "Good-bye.""I can't believe I talked him into making me stay with you people," Riki moaned.Our little caravan was slowing to a stop outside the Metropole Hotel. It was Hana's choice for a Roman meeting location. A restaurant and a hotel room, all in one location. Rachel and Wiesława were ahead of us, checking things out. Hana had informed us that the Illuminati had two people watching her. This was going to be my last bit of time with Rachel for a while.(Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch, )Two new members of House Ishara were on their way to Rome. They'd be joined by two members of the House Guard of Andraste from Britain. The two Isharans were the first members of the House Guard of Ishara in over a thousand years. I didn't expect them to be the martial equals of Rachel, or Charlotte. Not yet. And anyway, that didn't matter. What mattered to me was that they'd volunteered for the task and Buffy felt they were the best we had.Another nomadic pack of House Hylonome Amazons had taken in the traumatized Zola. She had to stay in Romanian until the authorities finished up her part of the investigation. A mixed group from House Živa and Ishara (led by Helena) would handle security for Professor Loma, his family and the Lovasz sisters during their trip to New York.Aliz, his wife, was officially in House Ishara's custody. That was my best play at making sure she avoided summary justice for her 'betrayal' of House Hylonome. The whole group would be handed over to House Epona as soon as the Romanians cleared them for foreign travel. It helped my case that Aliz appreciated my warnings about the danger that both families were in from House Illuyankamunus.The occult nitpicking that allowed me to leverage this maneuver was accomplished by me doing yet another rarely done feat. In the name of Alkonyka Lovasz, House Ishara was sponsoring a new Amazon house. I could testify to the existence and matronage of the Goddess SzélAnya (without her permission), which was one of the stepping stones for acceptance.Vincent was going to stay in Germany for two days, then he was off to his home and daughters in Arlington Virginia, with a long convalescence and a rumored promotion. Mona and Tiger Lily were already on their way to New York as honor guard for Charlotte's body, courtesy of the US Air Force. The Amazons needed the USAF to do it because that was the only way we could get the Romanians to release her body.The Hylonome dead, they would be buried in a private plot after all the autopsies were done. I was absolutely sure the Hylonome would steal the bodies in due time and give them a 'proper' burial. Of the Mycenaeans, Red and one of his buddies still remained at large. Of Ajax's half-brother, Teucer, and the other previously wounded Greek warrior, there was no sign. Kwen and the other POWs remained in Romania to face a laundry list of charges. Her fate was unknown to me.My bodyguard was reduced, yet no one minded. The twin reasoning was that the Black Hand in Italy would provide some protection for me. The other was that I was in the birthplace of the Condottieri. Selena's sources strongly suspected that their HQ was close to Rome itself. I could have had more security by recruiting among the 'natives'.Various sources, some inside Italy, had suggested that the Carabinieri, Italy's military police force, had 'offered' to provide some protection. That was prompted by events surrounding my visits to Budapest  and  Mindszent, Hungary and the 'action' south of Miercurea Ciuc, Romania (no one wanted to call it a battle, even though the fight involved over 1000 Romanian Land Forces troops and half a squadron of the Romanian Air Force).My refusal of the offer caused a 'disruption'. This was a polite way of saying the Italians did not want me to enter their country. I wasn't being a jerk this time. Selena and Aunt Briana were both of the opinion that the Condo's recruited heavily from European military and paramilitary units -- particularly Western Europe. And that not all their 'new hires' had left active duty either.A peculiar circumstance then developed. The pretext for denying me entry was undercut by Hungary and Romania erasing me from their official investigation. I wasn't a threat (despite the burnt landscape and tombstones sprouting up in my wake.) Romania didn't want me to stay, Hungary decided they didn't want me back -- at the moment -- and the US/UK/Ireland were telling the Italians that I was a peach, or whatever implied that in diplomatic speech.There was a compromise finally reached by Riki and shadow forces that I couldn't put names to. I could come to Italy as long as my itinerary was relayed to Carabinieri. We could keep our side arms in holsters and our big guns as long as they weren't on our persons. I could go around without a Carabinieri bodyguard as long as I ignored them floating around me at a discreet distance. A liaison officer would meet me at the hotel to maintain the illusion that I was just a paranoid tourist.Delilah had to touch base with the British again, probably for the same reasons that the US wanted to replace Riki. While both Delilah and Chaz were military and seconded to MI-6, they weren't considered Intelligence Experts by the people at the helm. For that matter, they weren't even sure how Delilah had ended up at my side, killing multi-national terrorists in three separate countries inside of one month. That was very cinematic, not realistic. The idea of governments with shadow operatives 'sanctioning' people was not something that anyone in the 'know' wanted to talk about.Whether it was before the media, a US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, or a UK Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Select Committee this wasn't what these Department Heads wanted to discuss. Less anyone forget, my Congress and my President didn't, umm, get along.In my favor, I was an orphan from New Hampshire, both my US Senators were women and I'd worked on their campaigns or dated some of their volunteers. It might do me some good to call Dr. Kimberly Geisler at Bolingbrook to see what she could do politically. All that could wait.(Finishing Up)Selena Jovanović had the first of our two dark blue Alfa Romeo 159s, the one that disgorged Rachel and Wiesława. She, Saku and Odette would circle the block in case there was any trouble. Pamela had the driver's seat in my car. No one wanted me or Odette to drive because we didn't understand urban Italian street etiquette. It was Virginia, me and Riki in the backseat with Chaz up front with Pamela.Rachel gave the preliminary order to disembark. That meant the lobby was partially clear -- there were armed types about that seemed to be either Carabinieri, or understandable private security. Rome wasn't as dangerous as Mexico City (kidnap-wise), but events in London, Budapest and the Hungarian and Romanian countryside were putting people on edge. And those with enough money could buy some emotional comfort in the form of armed private contractors.Chaz took his H and K UMP-45, stock folded, out of the bag at his feet and secured it inside the right-side of his jacket. Three spare clips went inside a harness on his left. It was dreamlike as Virginia and I went through a similar, less heavily armed process. For FBI Girl, it was a 'carry-on' with flash-bang, concussion and smoke grenades, plus a few extra clips/mags for everyone.For me, it was a tomahawk, a second Gloc-22 and a bullet for everyone in the hotel, if that became necessary. As the car came to a stop in front of the main doors, I worked my way over Riki so that I would be the second person to exit the car. Chaz would be the first. Virginia got out on her side. Pamela would stay at the wheel -- Riki had an appointment with a tailor to keep.I felt it then, that sympathetic spiritual harmony I was one-third of. I looked up into the 'clear' Rome night. There she was, Bellatrix, the Amazon star in the Constellation of Orion. According to the Egyptian Rite, the Weave of Fate was nearly invisible by day, but by night, you could make out its strands in the motion of the stars. That was not something Alal had ever truly mastered. Still,I had a new phone since the charred remains of my old one were in some evidence locker in Budapest by now. That didn't mean I wanted to use it. I was getting squirrely about people I didn't want finding me, finding me. Chaz was in the lead, I was in the middle and Virginia covered my back. Rachel caught sight of us, gave a quick nod, and then she and Wiesława went for the elevators.Rachel would want to check out Hana's room before I got there -- if I got there. I called Odette."Hey Babe," Odette beamed excitement my way. She was in Rome and we had a guaranteed 24 hour layover. For a girl who thought her great adventure in life was going to end up being a high school trip to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, she was in Nirvana."Hey to you too, Odette. I need a favor," I began."Sure," she chirped."In five minutes from, right now make sure Sakuniyas comes to see me and Hana in the restaurant by herself," I requested. Odette hesitated, taking in her knowledge of 'Cáel-speak'."No problemo Jeffe," she answered. She knew I was in some undefined trouble. We both knew that her body language would convey that unease to Saku, which was what I needed. See, I had a plan. I tapped Chaz, slowing him and thus allowing Virginia to bunch up with us."Do either one of you remember the movie 

In the early decades of the 20th century, New York City Policeman Charles Becker strutted the city's streets while building a small fortune from the kickbacks he received from local criminals. But when Herman Rosenthal, the operator of an illegal gambling hall, was gunned down in front of the Metropole Hotel late on July 15, 1912, fingers pointed to Becker, who despite his denials eventually found himself in the electric chair. Sound Engineering by Dave Harris Theme music courtesy of: Cinematic Epic Emotional | EGLAIR by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Copyright © 2024 Crimes We Forgot - All Rights Reserved.

Find Glynn Purnell at BBC Gardeners' World Live on all four days (13-16 June) at the Chef's Table Show Garden.Often called the ‘Yummy Brummie', Glynn Purnell started cooking professionally at the age of 14. After securing a work experience placement in a hotel kitchen, he spent the next two years catching the No 966 bus to the Metropole Hotel at the NEC where he was quickly promoted to making salads and flipping burgers. A six-year stint followed, gaining experience in every department from banqueting to the A La Carte Terrace Restaurant, where he discovered his talent and passion for fine dining. It wasn't long before he began winning awards including the prestigious Salon Culinaire.His next professional step was as Chef de Partie at Simpson's Restaurant where he progressed to the position of Sous Chef. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and Glynn went on to win many accolades within the industry.After training with top chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Gary Rhodes and Claude Bosi, Glynn travelled abroad to work with well-known Michelin starred chefs in Europe. He went on to help launch Jessica's in July 2003, which was awarded Birmingham's first Michelin star back in 2005. Glynn is now the proud owner of two establishments in Birmingham, Purnell's Restaurant on Cornwall Street, which opened in July 2007 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2009, and Purnell's Bistro & Ginger's Bar on Newhall Street, which opened in September 2012.Glynn has become a household name after taking part in the Great British Menu, winning twice and then later appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured on The Great British Food Revival and The Secret Chef, among other television programmes. He can regularly be seen on Saturday Kitchen as a host and guest chef. He presented the latest series of My Kitchen Rules UK alongside Rachel Allen on Channel 4 last year.Michelin Star – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 AA Restaurant of the Year (England) 2009 The Guardian Top 10 Restaurants in the Midlands 2010 Harden's Restaurant Guide 2016 – listed 54th in top 100 restaurants in the country BMW Square Meal Best UK Restaurant Award 2012 What's On Readers Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 – Best Midlands Chef (Glynn Purnell) What's On Readers Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 – Best Birmingham Restaurant Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2016, 2018 – Best Michelin Star Restaurant Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2016 – Best Chef (Glyn Purnell) Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2018 – Special Recognition Award (Glynn Purnell) 

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard attends the the sell-out Mid Wales Tourism Conference, held at the Metropole Hotel and Spa, Llandrindod Wells and talks to key stakeholders at the event.  Tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales are being encouraged to work with Visit Wales to bring more international visitors to the region Mid Wales is recognised for its culture, adventure, landscape, history and heritage and is being  marketed by Visit Wales to countries France, Germany, Netherlands, USA and Ireland. 

We finish the second series series of the podcast with music promoter Joe Kelly from The Good Room. Stephen talks to Joe about his extensive career in the music scene in Cork which began in the early 90s at the iconic Sir Henry's, to today hosting the much loved Live at St.Luke's.Joe is a self-professed 'blow-in' from Galway who came to Cork in the late 80s to study at UCC, and he has never left. He started his career as a DJ at venues across Cork that led to him organising his own successful club nights with Denis O'Mullane including the very popular Mór Disco in Zoe's and Telefunkin in Metropole Hotel. Those nights kickstarted a vibrant career in music promotion which has seen him either run or co own infamous Cork venue's such as the Bodega, The Savoy, The Pavillion & others that no longer exist today. Joe talks about the highs of booking some of the worlds greatest acts but also the lows when the businesses had to close like the Pavillion did in 2014. Joe has played a vital part in the music & culture scene in Cork and today he keeps doing it alongside Ed Callahan at the Good Room. Today they are the maestro's behind Live at St.Lukes, one of Cork's most unique music experience as well as the It Takes a Village Festival and several others that are too long to mention. They are also the team behind the Cork Podcast Festival - one of the first festivals of its kind in Ireland that makes a triumphant return this year. We have a lot of entertaining nights in Cork to thank Joe for over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can catch Glynn cooking live in the Big Kitchen on Sunday 27th November! Often called the ‘Yummy Brummie', Glynn Purnell started cooking professionally at the age of 14. After securing a work experience placement in a hotel kitchen, he spent the next two years catching the No 966 bus to the Metropole Hotel at the NEC where he was quickly promoted to making salads and flipping burgers. A six-year stint followed, gaining experience in every department from banqueting to the A La Carte Terrace Restaurant, where he discovered his talent and passion for fine dining. It wasn't long before he began winning awards including the prestigious Salon Culinaire.His next professional step was as Chef de Partie at Simpson's Restaurant where he progressed to the position of Sous Chef. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and Glynn went on to win many accolades within the industry.After training with top chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Gary Rhodes and Claude Bosi, Glynn travelled abroad to work with well-known Michelin starred chefs in Europe. He went on to help launch Jessica's in July 2003, which was awarded Birmingham's first Michelin star back in 2005. Glynn is now the proud owner of two establishments in Birmingham, Purnell's Restaurant on Cornwall Street, which opened in July 2007 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2009, and Purnell's Bistro & Ginger's Bar on Newhall Street, which opened in September 2012.Glynn has become a household name after taking part in the Great British Menu, winning twice and then later appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured on The Great British Food Revival and The Secret Chef, among other television programmes. He can regularly be seen on Saturday Kitchen as a host and guest chef. He presented the latest series of My Kitchen Rules UK alongside Rachel Allen on Channel 4 last year.

Is an art history degree or the market stall the best route into dealing and valuing art and antiques? How important are trends, fads and new  fashions in art? And NFTs: are they worth the paper they are not written on?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to art dealer, auctioneer and TV antiques expert MICHAEL HOGBEN Twitter: @MichaelHogben | @westenhanger   Known for: Director - Westenhanger Auction Galleries Presenter - Auction Man (BBC) Guest expert - Bargain Hunt (BBC) Guest expert - Dickinson's Real Deal (ITV) Author - A-Z of Antiques and Auctions Author - 101 Antiques of the Future Author - Collecting Under the Radar   The Big 5 Questions: How do you measure the impact of what you do? How should people/businesses be preparing for the future? How do we build the workforce we need for that future? How do you use creativity to solve problems? How do you collaborate?   Key quotes: “I left school when I was fifteen, had my first company when I was seventeen and I've only ever worked for myself. I've always said if I'd had an education I'd be dangerous. I ended up with eight boutiques and fifty staff and I was nineteen years old. People used to come in the shop and say, can I speak to your Dad?” “You can't predict what's going to be fashionable, all you can do is enjoy what you've got. You might not be able to upgrade, so stick with it.”  “There's a lot of people who are learning at the grass roots, learning their trade, they're the ones who do the antique fairs, they go around early in the morning and do the boot fairs, and everyone thinks they've got something worth a fortune.”    “When we moved out of the Metropole Hotel, we moved right above the beach and then we went completely modern, we started collecting Gordon Russell, Eames, Patrick Caulfield, Tracey Emins and all stuff like that. You sort of sit with how your house should be looking at you.”  “I said to my client, do not go anywhere near [NFTs] it's just going to be a major con. If you've got a bitcoin, where do you spend it? You can't go to Tesco's and say here's a quarter of a bitcoin. It's just one of those pyramid sales, I think. I would move with the times if I thought I could get a pound note at the end of it!” “I wake up happy, go to sleep happy, and that's about it really. What more do you want in life?”   Useful links: Michael Hogben biog (Wikipedia) // wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hogben Westhanger Auctioneers website // www.westenhangerauctioneers.com/ Bargain Hunt (BBC) // bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006nb9z Dickinson's Real Deal (ITV) // itv.com/beontv/articles/dickinsonsrealdeal Auction Man (IMDB page) // .imdb.com/title/tt0383741/ A-Z of Antiques and Auctions (Amazon link) // amazon.co.uk/Z-Antiques-Auctions-Michael-Hogben/dp/1845374975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZH0VYHWRW2Y3&keywords=A-Z+of+Antiques+and+Auctions&qid=1650552687&sprefix=a-z+of+antiques+and+auctions%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1 101 Antiques of the Future (Amazon link) // amazon.co.uk/101-Antiques-Future-Michael-Hogben/dp/1845377338/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3K1S6DJ8TFIML&keywords=Michael+Hogben&qid=1650552601&sprefix=michael+hogben%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-2 Collecting Under The Radar (with Linda Abrams) (Amazon link) // amazon.co.uk/Collecting-Under-Radar-Michael-Hogben-ebook/dp/B007NZLSJC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K1S6DJ8TFIML&keywords=Michael+Hogben&qid=1650552546&sprefix=michael+hogben%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1     This episode was recorded in January 2022 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts

In “A Gentleman in Moscow” Amor Towles manages to pull off one of those rare feats of literary magic wherein a story contained in space proves itself uncontainable in scope. In much the same way Melville bounded himself to the Pequod, Towles limits his novel to Moscow's Metropole Hotel, wherein the noble, charismatic and adaptable Count Alexander Rostov is put under house arrest by a Bolshevik tribunal. But what can one little aristocrat get up to within the perimeter of an elegant hotel? The answer, just about everything. Each page turns like a kaleidoscope which, in Towles own words, needs only a glint of sunlight to produce “the interplay of mirrors, and the magic of symmetry, when one peers inside what one finds is a pattern so colourful, so perfectly intricate, it seems certain to have been designed with the utmost care.” Some of the books discussed in this episode include: "The Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas "Typhoon" by Joseph Conrad Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesamepagepod_ Email: seamusandblake@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/on.the.same.page.podcast/ ---------- #bookpodcast #podcast #agentlemaninmoscow #amortowels #countrostov #themetropolehotel #dumas #alexandredumas #countofmontecristo #typhoon #josephconrad #literature #books #novels #podbean #Spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #audible #books #novels #audibleau #lit #onthesamepage #whatareyoureading #literaryfacts #podbean #spotifypodcasts #audible #audibleau #applepodcasts #litfacts

Good Morning Monaco Friday, December 3, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter SBM in good position for recovery - CEO Jean-Luc Biamonti, CEO of Société des Bains de Mer, said this week that the iconic hotel and casino operator is well-positioned for recovery... Prince and children at GOGO screening As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Rights of the Child, the last film by director Pascal Plisson, GOGO, was screened in the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum on Monday, November 29... Recoveries outstrip new coronavirus cases The Government announced that thirty Monaco residents recovered from coronavirus on Thursday, December 2.... F1 rising star set to move to Monaco Over the last three seasons in Formula 1 with McLaren, British driver Lando Norris has proven himself to be a fighting force on the track, and the 22 year-old now feels that it is time to relocate... Monaco not in top ten of most expensive cities The Principality is number-one worldwide in terms of real estate prices and the density of millionaires, but it is nowhere to be seen in the latest international ranking of the most expensive cities in which to live. A Quick Look At: Waffles at the Metropole The award-winning Metropole Hotel has recently launched its winter waffle bar that will be open until the end of January. Copyright © 2020 NEWS SARL. All rights reserved. North East West South (NEWS) SARL. RCI: 20S08518 - NIS: 6312Z21974 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monacodailynews/message

In this episode I chat with one of Cork's most fantastic ambassadors, John Coleman, aka "Concierge John", Concierge Manager of Fota Island Resort,  John has a great story complete with some big personal bumps along the way and at the tender age of 48 he decided to follow his dream and became a concierge at the Metropole Hotel. He talks about the importance of finding Teddy, why we need human signposts in our cities, what makes a great concierge and the prestigious awards that he has won. Enjoy the show!    This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

Today's episode is brought to you by Reel Paper ( https://reelpaper.com/ ). Use code LUXURY for 25% off your order today. Kate and Dan travel to Monaco staying at the Metropole Hotel ( https://www.metropole.com/en/home ) and eat at the famed Michelin star restaurant Yoshi ( https://www.metropole.com/en/restaurant-montecarlo/yoshi ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/luxury-travel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When your first job is clearing glasses at the age of 10 in the family pub in Cobh, it's not hard to see how hospitality could be in your blood. Aaron Mansworth, MD of Trigon Hotels chats about his international hospitality career that has taken many twists and turns including a long spell in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York and looking after some very special long term guests, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg in a hotel in Cavan. There are three very different hotels in the Trigon group, the 123 year old Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel, and as they reopen post the Covid lockdown John chats about his career, the importance of mentors, developing his people and some of the challenges that the industry is facing at this difficult time. He's been there before, and this time is no different and as usual Aaron brings his positive outlook to it - We will be back! Enjoy the Show          This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty

This week @jonathanhealy visits @MetropoleCork ahead of the Jazz; the Cork mom who is making her own ketchup, and a big fundraiser for @CUHCharity

The boys were parked up outside the Metropole Hotel on Mccurtain st in Ray & Jays, Big Breakfast Yoke ahead of the start of the jazz festival.

Despite the high hopes many were feeling in the lead up to second Trump-Kim meeting, the Summit was probably dead before it even began late last month at the colonial-era Metropole Hotel in downtown Hanoi. But who pulled the trigger? What was the poison pill? And where do the United States and North Korea need to go from here to guarantee a lasting peace? On this episode host Andre Goulet is joined by speechwriter and former U.S. State Department diplomat Mintaro Oba, who last appeared on the show early last summer in the run-up to the Trump/Kim Singapore summit, to explore all this and more on episode 82 of The Korea File. This conversation was recorded on March 26th, 2019.

Despite the high hopes many were feeling in the lead up to second Trump-Kim meeting, the Summit was probably dead before it even began late last month at the colonial-era Metropole Hotel in downtown Hanoi. But who puled the trigger? What was the poison pill? And where do the United States and North Korea need to go from here to guarantee a lasting peace?  On this episode host Andre Goulet is joined by speechwriter and former U.S. State Department diplomat Mintaro Oba, who last appeared on the show early last summer in the run-up to the Trump/Kim Singapore summit, to explore all this and more on episode 82 of The Korea File.  This conversation was recorded on March 26th, 2018. Find Mintaro's recent piece 'Why, If Diplomacy is to Succeed With North Korea, John Bolton Must Go' at https://www.nknews.org/2019/03/why-if-diplomacy-with-north-korea-is-to-succeed-john-bolton-must-go/ Become a monthly patron of the podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile

Despite the high hopes many were feeling in the lead up to second Trump-Kim meeting, the Summit was probably dead before it even began late last month at the colonial-era Metropole Hotel in downtown Hanoi. But who pulled the trigger? What was the poison pill? And where do the United States and North Korea need to go from here to guarantee a lasting peace? On this episode host Andre Goulet is joined by speechwriter and former U.S. State Department diplomat Mintaro Oba, who last appeared on the show early last summer in the run-up to the Trump/Kim Singapore summit, to explore all this and more on episode 82 of The Korea File. This conversation was recorded on March 26th, 2019.Find Mintaro's recent piece 'Why, If Diplomacy is to Succeed With North Korea, John Bolton Must Go' at https://www.nknews.org/2019/03/why-if-diplomacy-with-north-korea-is-to-succeed-john-bolton-must-go/Become a monthly patron of the podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile

This week on Red Business Jonathan Healy sits down for an exclusive interview with the Chairman of AIB, Richard Pym to talk about his views on Brexit. He also catches up with Roger Russell at the new MET Bar and Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel, ahead of the Jazz Festival next weekend.

Red Business this week is dedicated to the hugely successful Cork Jazz Festival and Jonathan Healy goes to the heart of where the action will be, The Metropole Hotel to chat to those involved in making it all happen.

Affectionately known as the Yummy Brummie (coined by Olive Magazine), Glynn Purnell owns and runs Purnell’s in Birmingham. Winning dozens of awards for his inspired and adventurous cooking, Glynn has remained firmly rooted in his home city and won the Birmingham’s first Michelin star in January 2005 as Head Chef at Jessica’s. Glynn’s first food memory involved baked beans on toast and curry powder! Left in charge of his little brother and sister, he would experiment on them with new combinations and challenged their taste buds. He continues to do this with dishes like poached egg yolk, smoked haddock milk foam and cornflakes on the menu at Purnell’s, cooking which earned him top accolades on BBC’s Great British Menu. Glynn takes old fashioned flavours and brings them up to date with dishes like Royal of Goats Cheese and Pineapple on sticks. The proud owner of three establishments in Birmingham: Purnell’s restaurant opened in 2007 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2009, Ginger’s Bar and Purnell’s Bistro. He started work in kitchens at the age of 14 and spent the following two years at the Metropole Hotel, going every day after school. They took him on as an apprentice and six years later he won the prestigious Salon Culinaire award. Glynn moved to Simpson’s which won a Michelin star while he was a Sous Chef and where he also won other personal awards such as the Academie de Culinaire Francaise Annual Award of Excellence in 1996. He went on to work with Claude Bosi at the 2 Michelin-starred Hibiscus in Ludlow before helping to launch Jessica’s back in Birmingham in 2003. Glynn has taken part in BBC’s The Great British Menu, winning twice and then appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured onThe Great British Food Revival, Pies and Puds with Paul Hollywood and with Mary Berry and Michel Roux Jnr and Tom Kerridge on Food and Drink. Glynn is a regular guest chef on Saturday Kitchen with James Martin and recently appeared on BBC 2’s Extra Slice. Glynn’s book Cracking Yolks and Pig Tales was published by Kyle Books in May 2014. He has leant his knowledge to iconic British department store Harvey Nichols as consultant in 2015 for the launch of their new restaurant concept in Birmingham.

Affectionately known as the Yummy Brummie (coined by Olive Magazine), Glynn Purnell owns and runs Purnell’s in Birmingham. Winning dozens of awards for his inspired and adventurous cooking, Glynn has remained firmly rooted in his home city and won the Birmingham’s first Michelin star in January 2005 as Head Chef at Jessica’s. Glynn’s first food memory involved baked beans on toast and curry powder! Left in charge of his little brother and sister, he would experiment on them with new combinations and challenged their taste buds. He continues to do this with dishes like poached egg yolk, smoked haddock milk foam and cornflakes on the menu at Purnell’s, cooking which earned him top accolades on BBC’s Great British Menu. Glynn takes old fashioned flavours and brings them up to date with dishes like Royal of Goats Cheese and Pineapple on sticks. The proud owner of three establishments in Birmingham: Purnell’s restaurant opened in 2007 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2009, Ginger’s Bar and Purnell’s Bistro. He started work in kitchens at the age of 14 and spent the following two years at the Metropole Hotel, going every day after school. They took him on as an apprentice and six years later he won the prestigious Salon Culinaire award. Glynn moved to Simpson’s which won a Michelin star while he was a Sous Chef and where he also won other personal awards such as the Academie de Culinaire Francaise Annual Award of Excellence in 1996. He went on to work with Claude Bosi at the 2 Michelin-starred Hibiscus in Ludlow before helping to launch Jessica’s back in Birmingham in 2003. Glynn has taken part in BBC’s The Great British Menu, winning twice and then appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured onThe Great British Food Revival, Pies and Puds with Paul Hollywood and with Mary Berry and Michel Roux Jnr and Tom Kerridge on Food and Drink. Glynn is a regular guest chef on Saturday Kitchen with James Martin and recently appeared on BBC 2’s Extra Slice. Glynn’s book Cracking Yolks and Pig Tales was published by Kyle Books in May 2014. He has leant his knowledge to iconic British department store Harvey Nichols as consultant in 2015 for the launch of their new restaurant concept in Birmingham.

Local craft breweries are opening up across Ireland, and Cork is no exception. In this episode, hear about three of the largest and most popular craft breweries in the Cork Ireland area, and one that might also be putting out some form of Irish moonshine in the near future? Our Irish storyteller guest today is Debbie B., a Cork native and local who knows her stuff when it comes to things to do around Cork and where to discover and great local restaurants, pubs and of course, craft breweries. She is the food and beverage supervisor at the historic and iconic Metropole Hotel located in the city center of Cork. As a native of Cork and descendant of the famous Michael Collins, Debbie is smart, friendly and welcoming host who can easily help visitors find and enjoy what Cork has to offer. #tbexireland

Local craft breweries are opening up across Ireland, and Cork is no exception. In this episode, hear about three of the largest and most popular craft breweries in the Cork Ireland area, and one that might also be putting out some form of Irish moonshine in the near future? Our Irish storyteller guest today is Debbie B., a Cork native and local who knows her stuff when it comes to things to do around Cork and where to discover and great local restaurants, pubs and of course, craft breweries. She is the food and beverage supervisor at the historic and iconic Metropole Hotel located in the city center of Cork. As a native of Cork and descendant of the famous Michael Collins, Debbie is smart, friendly and welcoming host who can easily help visitors find and enjoy what Cork has to offer. #tbexireland

Local craft breweries are opening up across Ireland, and Cork is no exception. In this episode, hear about three of the largest and most popular craft breweries in the Cork Ireland area, and one that might also be putting out some form of Irish moonshine in the near future? Our Irish storyteller guest today is Debbie B., a Cork native and local who knows her stuff when it comes to things to do around Cork and where to discover and great local restaurants, pubs and of course, craft breweries. She is the food and beverage supervisor at the historic and iconic Metropole Hotel located in the city center of Cork. As a native of Cork and descendant of the famous Michael Collins, Debbie is smart, friendly and welcoming host who can easily help visitors find and enjoy what Cork has to offer. #tbexireland