[Competition] Christmas Giveaway #5 - Urbun Cafe & Sophie Kooks

This competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the lucky winner - Sabrina Glynn of Rathmines. 

It's hard to believe that I'll be finishing work for Christmas this Thursday, and that I have a glorious two weeks vacation ahead of me. But before I can relax, I have one last giveaway for you my readers, thus bringing an end to my Christmas series of giveaways. 

This final giveaway consists of two items. First is a €25 voucher, donated by the lovely Urbun Cafe in Cabinteely Village. This should cover two main courses, cake and coffee, making a nice treat in the New Year for the lucky winner. The second part of the prize is a copy of the fun and tasty cookbook "Sophie Kooks", written by Sophie Morris. 

To win, just answer the following question: What charity is supported by the Urbun Cafe 2013 calendar? (Hint: Keep reading!)

Please email your answer to stitchandbearblog@gmail.com with your name, contact details and answer. Alternatively, you can leave a comment below, but please make sure that you are contactable. The competition will close on Sunday December 23rd, at 6pm, and the lucky winner will be chosen from the pool of correct answers. I will put your prize in the post following the Christmas break.

This year, the dishiest Urbun Cafe staff will appear in a 2013 charity calendar, with all proceeds going to the Children's Medial & Research Foundation (CMRF) at Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin. The calendar will cost a mere €8, and proceeds will go towards raising the €4 million required by the charity. There's no excuse folks, Our Lady's in Crumlin holds a special place in my heart, and it really does need the cash.

[Competition] Christmas Giveaway #4 - Little Christmas at Roganstown

This competition is now closed and I am process of notifying the lucky winner. Thank you very much to all those who entered.

It's time for Giveaway #4 in my Christmas series of cheer, and this prize is a goodie. When I made my Twitter requests for prize sponsorship back in early November, I was blown away by the generosity of those who responded to me. In these tough times, there are companies out there who want to give away some prizes and spread some happiness.  Andy Greenslade, manager of Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, was one of the earliest to respond. When he emailed later to confirm the prize, I was gobsmacked, and delighted to be able to offer this lovely prize. 

Roganstown House will host a special event to celebrate Little Christmas (or Nollaig na mBan). January 6th signals the end of the 12 days of Christmas, and this old Irish tradition dictates that men do the chores, while the womenfolk get to relax from all that Christmas work and celebrate their Christmas. Roganstown House are delighted to offer an overnight stay for 4 people on January 6th, which will also take in dinner at the Little Christmas event. So if you want to treat your mother to a little break, or reward yourself after a hard Christmas, then this is the event for you.

To win, just answer the following question: On what date in January does Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan fall? (Hint: Check out the text above)

Please email your answer to stitchandbearblog@gmail.com with your name, contact details and answer. Alternatively, you can leave a comment below, but please make sure that you are contactable. The competition will close on Sunday December 16th Wednesday December 19th, at 6pm, and the lucky winner will be chosen from the pool of correct answers.

Tickets for the Little Christmas event at Roganstown cost €25 per head, and include a mulled wine reception and a four course dinner in their McLoughlin's Restaurant. Discounted overnight packages are available if you want to make a night of it.  More details, including how to book, can be found here. 

[Competition] Christmas Giveaway #2 - Mango Tree Thai

This competition is now closed. Thanks very much to all those who entered and a Happy Christmas.

My second Christmas giveaway comes courtesy of Mango Tree Thai takeaways in Rathfarnham and Lucan. If you're overdosing on chocolate, mince pies and Christmas party food, you may feel the need for something different, something spicy and fragrant perhaps?

There's no doubt that Thai food is increasingly popular in Dublin and Ireland, and Mango Tree believes that Dubliners should pay a fair price for authentic Thai food. Owned by a husband and wife team, all kitchen staff employed at Mango Tree outlets are Thai. Husband Keith looks after business, while his wife is Head Chef Nipaporn. She was trained from a young age by her mother, herself a successful Thai chef. Mango Tree has been open for two years in Rathfarnham and 1 year in Lucan. You can watch Nipaporn in action and learn a little more about Mango Tree by checking out this YouTube video.

Mango Tree is generously giving readers of Stitch and Bear to chance to win 1 of 4 takeaway meals for two. Each prize will consist of 2 starters and 2 main courses, which can be selected from the Mango Tree menu. I will be giving away one meal each week for the next four weeks. The prizes can be redeemed until January 31st, 2013.

To win, just answer the following question: What type of cuisine is on offer from Mango Tree?

Please email your answer to stitchandbearblog@gmail.com with your name, contact details, and your preferred location (Rathfarnham or Lucan). Alternatively, you can leave a comment below, but please make sure that you are contactable. The closing dates for each prize will be November 30th, December 7th, 14th and 21st at 6pm. I will contact each lucky winner following their win.

Congratulations to the first lucky winner - Louise O'Toole

Our second winner is Nicola Brennan - Happy Eating

Our Week 3 winner is Pamela Dunne. Only one more prize left!!

The final lucky winner is Eimear Kearney. 

Mango Tree
51 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 (01) 444 2222
Sarsfield House, Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co Dublin (01) 628 0000
URL: www.mangotree.ie
Twitter: @mangotreedublin

[Competition] Christmas Giveaway #1 - Bombay Pantry

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to the lucky winners, whom I have contacted with the good news. Congratulations to Helen Moloney, Alan Stephens & Rachael Canning. Your prizes will be in the post shortly.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Stitch and Bear is planning a series of giveaways, in order to help bring a little bit of food-related cheer to the impending season of gluttony. It's also my birthday, so I'm kicking off with a great prize, three sets of vouchers from the wonderful Bombay Pantry.  

Bombay Pantry started 15 years ago with the aim of producing top quality Indian food to go. Since then they have grown and now operate 7 shops in the greater Dublin area, with plans to open more outlets in the near future. Their commitment to quality has been recognised by winning Great Taste Awards for the past 3 years!

Personally, I love the fact that most dishes at Bombay Pantry are naturally gluten-free (which suits my wheat intolerance), and I often order their stonking value €7 Early Bird deal. There's been many a night when I've driven home to Dublin, and this meal deal has been my saving grace. This great deal gives you a batata vada or bhajia for starter, any beef, chicken or vegetable main course plus a naan or rice.  Alternatively there's the meal deal for 2, which gives you batata vada or bhajia for starter, any chicken or vegetable, plus one rice and one naan, all for €19. You can check out their menu here.

The lovely people at Bombay pantry have provided the following vouchers for readers of Stitch and Bear, giving me a total of 3 prizes to give away.

• 2 sets of 2 x €7 Early Bird vouchers
• 1 x €19 Meal Deal for 2 voucher

To win, just answer the following question: Name any of the seven Dublin Bombay Pantry locations. (Hint: you can find the answer on the Bombay Pantry website).

Send your answer in an email to stitchandbearblog@gmail.com along with your name and contact details. Alternatively, you can answer by leaving a comment below, but make sure that you are contactable so that I can get the prizes to the lucky winners. The competition will run until 6pm on Friday November 30th. The lucky winners will be chosen at random from a pool of all correct answers.