An Equal share of the Mess?

Continuing our theme of household mess (see out last twoblogs) Malones Cleaning now have the results of a survey undertaken on their behalf by Pivotal Research Ltd. Household chores is still a the main bone of contention between couples, with 67% of men claiming they do an equal share of the cleaning, while 75 % of women argue that they do ALL of the above! The statistics just speak for themselves.

"Many men are under the illusion that if they empty the dishwasher, they are doing an equal share of housework!" Dr. Tony Humphreys, Clinical Psychologist.

How do we expect our children to have a balanced sense of looking after themselves on leaving the nest when 63% of women believe that it is their duty to tidy up in their wake. On top of this 52.7% still believe that it is Mum's job in the first place. You might have expected feeedback like that thirty years ago.

"In this situation a parent should ask themselves, why they do not allow their child to do things for themselves... Behaviours within families are learned and passed on, so the next generation mimics the last." Dr. Tony Humphreys.

Imelda Graham of Barnardos adds "It also fosters independence, encourages development of self esteem through feelings of achievement and it is healthy for the family for children to play their part in making family life easier and sharing what can be seen as a burden."

So listen to the people who know what they are talking about, if you have ever been frustrated and feel you are doing more than your fair share do not keep quiet about it. Encourage everybody to pitch in as it may well add to a balanced and healthier domestic atmosphere now and in the future.

Domestic Bliss

Sugar Brown Babe Cleans Up At Grove Horse Trials Sponsored by Malones

Last weekend saw the 10th Anniversary staging of the Grove Horse Trials in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, which is an Eventing Ireland award-winning one day event. First officially held as an Eventing Ireland event in 2001 (although horse trials started at Grove in the early 1980’s), this popular event has gone from strength to strength, attracting several hundred spectators this year. Blustery showers didn’t dampen spirits and an enthusiastic crowd watched the riders take part. Spanning a full day and featuring 260 competitors in 14 classes of all grades, the event commenced with dressage at 9am. The cross country course, designed by former Olympian Van de Vater featured some interesting new jumps this year with the last competitor taking to the course at 6.15pm.

Splash jpg (2) Grove Horse Trials

The trials were supported by CoolmoreStud, and various other Studs and Companies, including Malones, an Irish company who manufacture a range of chemical free cleaning products. MD, Liz Waters says, “Malones were delighted to be able to be involved and thrilled that our leather cleaner was such a hit for cleaning and shining saddles and bridles. Participants loved the idea of having a natural product to use safely around animals”.

The  top 3 grades on the day were:

• Advanced /CNC 2 star competition winner: Sarah Ennis on Sugar Brown Babe.
• Open / CNC 2 star competition winner: Felicity Ward on The Illusionist.
• CNC 2 Star competition winner: Ciaran Glynn on Craic.

Congratulations to all involved.

Further information is available from  Polly Hogarth , Polly@melongate.com

Women of Worth Awards 2011

Liz Waters was asked to give the guest speech at the 2011 Women of Worth Awards hosted by Drogheda and District Council last night. By all accounts it was a fantastic event and Liz, who spoke to a packed house, really enjoyed meeting the inspirational women of Louth.

When we get a few of the pictures, we'll pop them up but until then and to found out who was nominated you can click here.

Well done to the winners who were:-

The Winners of the 2010 Women of Worth Awards are:

Community presented by Siobhan Woods – Coca Cola International Services Mairead Sweeney, for her dedication & work on the St Vincent de Paul’s Santas Little Helper Scheme

Entrepreneur presented by Sarah Mallon – Louth County Enterprise Board Aoife Collins from Cake Couture – West Street Drogheda – Newly opened Cake decorating workshop & retail unit

Professional  presented by Graham Hughes – Drogheda & District Chamber Bernadette Mc Gory – Partner of Mc Grory Accountants Drogheda & the first Irish person representing an Irish Accountancy Body to be accepted as a Director of The International Federation of Accountants

Creative Arts presented by Carmel Riggs – Essential Magazine Collette Farrell, Calipo Picture & Theatre Co.

Malones enters RTE in style.

We really want people to trial and enjoy our products, so we dropped goodie bags into RTE today.

It is great how accessible our "personalities" are and amazing who you can bumped into while making a quick drop into either the television or radio centre. 

Liz (LizMcGPR) was just coming out of RTE Television centre when she bumped into John Murray of The John Murray Show fame.

There was a few things noted.

• John is as lovely in person as he is on Twitter ( @johnmurrayshow )
• He is very tall (and rather gorgeous)
• John and colleague Colm are very nice and helpful

We hope everyone in there likes our stuff as much as our customers!