My week with Celia Holman Lee: New Limerick club calls on all wine buffs

THE SAVOY in the heart of Limerick City is now home to a monthly members only wine event, which I had the pleasure of attending the launch of this week.

The club is called Limerick and Clare Wine Lovers Club, founded by Michelin star Sommelier Nick O’Callaghan - a Limerick native and a dear friend of mine.

I so enjoyed attending the launch and I personally think that this wine club is a wonderful addition to the city, continuing on a monthly basis in the gorgeous Savoy hotel.

Nick’s knowledge is admirable as he has travelled all over Europe and beyond, studying in a wine tasting capacity. I hope that the people of Limerick will support and embrace this new club. You can contact the Savoy for more details.

Clarins in the capital

I also attended the Clarins event in the capital this week, where I enjoyed being in the company of many famous faces, including Limerick’s very own Louise Cooney.

PICTURED: Proud natives! Celia Holman Lee pictured with husband Ger Lee and French Ambassador to Ireland Vincent Guérend

I was delighted to have met many of Ireland’s fabulous bloggers again including James Patrice and Holly Carpenter. It is such a joy to see these young faces exploring the world of beauty and fashion, just as I did at their age.

Clarins is a French makeup company who retails all over Ireland and I had been cordially invited to the event by none other than Dr Olivier Courtin Clarins - son of the founder of Clarins makeup.

Dr Olivier Courtin Clarins said a few words today for the launch, as did French Ambassador to Ireland Vincent Guérend.

I was honoured and overjoyed when he mentioned about being in Limerick at a fashion show that I had hosted in St Mary’s Cathedral last year, which combined French and Irish designers.

I look forward to discussing with you all next week my latest endeavours,

Love, XxCelia