We are truly grateful to all our wonderful families and businesses who have taken the time to write a review of Santa's visit to their homes and premises. You can read all the reviews over on our facebook page by clicking here, or see a snap shot of the reviews on the gallery below.
FURTHER PRAISE OF PADDY GILLEY, THE OWNER OF HOHOHO.IE
"...thanks to the enthusiasm, endeavour, love, talent and commitment that Paddy Gilley brings to every aspect of his roles" Seamus Leahy
We are very fortunate to have a review of our services from the number one Christmas Visitor Attraction in the country, Fota Island Resort. It has been a pleasure to work for their Marketing Director Mr. Seamus Leahy over the years, he has been an absolute gentleman to deal with. Here are his very kind words.
"Fota Island Resort has run Ireland’s largest, most successful and creatively, most entertaining Christmas interactive experience since 2013. This production includes over 140 characters and actors delivering an experience that transports each and every member of the family to place that embodies all that is wondrous about the imagination of a child at Christmas.
"The success of this event is in no small part thanks to the enthusiasm, endeavour, love, talent and commitment that Paddy Gilley brings to every aspect of his roles; as actor, mentor and creative.
"It has been a pleasure to work with a true professional on the project and we will hope to work with him for many years to come, as we strive to expand and enhance the project to capture the minds and wishes of all who love Christmas and the spirit it evokes in us all".
"Fota Island Resort has run Ireland’s largest, most successful and creatively, most entertaining Christmas interactive experience since 2013. This production includes over 140 characters and actors delivering an experience that transports each and every member of the family to place that embodies all that is wondrous about the imagination of a child at Christmas.
"The success of this event is in no small part thanks to the enthusiasm, endeavour, love, talent and commitment that Paddy Gilley brings to every aspect of his roles; as actor, mentor and creative.
"It has been a pleasure to work with a true professional on the project and we will hope to work with him for many years to come, as we strive to expand and enhance the project to capture the minds and wishes of all who love Christmas and the spirit it evokes in us all".
"His team were excellent and they managed the huge volumes of kids with ease" Mark Dunlea
Another great review has landed on the desk of www.hohoho.ie, it's from Mark Dunlea of the once EMC now Dell Technologies Sports and Social Club. We have worked with Mark a long time both at the adult parties attended by thousands and the kids’ parties which can see upwards of 800 children on a Sunday. Here is what Mark had to say, we are so grateful to him.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Paddy Gilley and his team at our EMC Barbeque and Christmas party night out and found Paddy and his team to be professional and entertaining. Paddy and his team really came to our help last year when we had to turn around our EMC Christmas Kids party in one month at the Oriel House.
"His team were excellent and they managed the huge volumes of kids with ease. The kids were totally engrossed with the helpers before they even visited Santa. We at EMC /Dell will be looking forward to working with Paddy and his team at our Willy Wonka themed event at the Oriel House on the 10th of December again this year.
"I would like to wish Paddy, the team on their new business venture all the best of luck from Mark Dunlea and we are looking forward to working with you and your team in December at Dell.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Paddy Gilley and his team at our EMC Barbeque and Christmas party night out and found Paddy and his team to be professional and entertaining. Paddy and his team really came to our help last year when we had to turn around our EMC Christmas Kids party in one month at the Oriel House.
"His team were excellent and they managed the huge volumes of kids with ease. The kids were totally engrossed with the helpers before they even visited Santa. We at EMC /Dell will be looking forward to working with Paddy and his team at our Willy Wonka themed event at the Oriel House on the 10th of December again this year.
"I would like to wish Paddy, the team on their new business venture all the best of luck from Mark Dunlea and we are looking forward to working with you and your team in December at Dell.”
"Paddy really delivered the spirit of joy to the children that day" DJ Kelleher
We are thrilled to have received such a warm and glowing review from our client Daniel J Kelleher, otherwise known as DJ Kelleher. DJ is the Managing Director of Ireland's number 1 Egg Producing business Riverview Eggs, this family run business celebrates 50 years this year. Of course many of you may know DJ from the music scene in Cork where he is a renowned Tenor. Here is what he had to say.
“This year Riverview Eggs and the Kelleher Family arranged to call to the Mercy Hospital, in Cork, with some Easter Eggs for the sick children in hospital. We hired Paddy and his team - The Easter Bunny - for the day, to entertain the children and to hand out chocolate eggs.
"The children and parents were gob-smacked and delighted with the distraction from their illnesses, for the period of time we were with them. Paddy really delivered the spirit of joy to the children that day”
“This year Riverview Eggs and the Kelleher Family arranged to call to the Mercy Hospital, in Cork, with some Easter Eggs for the sick children in hospital. We hired Paddy and his team - The Easter Bunny - for the day, to entertain the children and to hand out chocolate eggs.
"The children and parents were gob-smacked and delighted with the distraction from their illnesses, for the period of time we were with them. Paddy really delivered the spirit of joy to the children that day”
"Paddy is always 100% committed in providing the ultimate Christmas experience." Kevin Meany
We have received another review from a satisfied customer, for a number of years Gilley Entertainment (owner of www.hohoho.ie ) has worked on behalf of Kevin Meany. Kevin is better known as a Director of Calco Ireland, Corks leading Window Designer and most sought after Event/Party planner. Here is what Kevin had to say.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Paddy and his team for the last few years where we put together corporate Christmas Parties. Paddy is always 100% committed in providing the ultimate Christmas experience. Looking forward to working with him and his team again this year....”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Paddy and his team for the last few years where we put together corporate Christmas Parties. Paddy is always 100% committed in providing the ultimate Christmas experience. Looking forward to working with him and his team again this year....”
"Paddy certainly has the magic touch and perfectly embodies the spirit of Santa Claus." Richard T. Cooke
The great reviews just keep on coming in for Gilley Entertainment and our services. We have received a lovely review from Richard T Cooke, President & Chairperson of the Cork Adult Education Council, Chairperson of the Heritage Festival: Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition, Organising Committee of the Lord Mayor's Community Heritage Concert, Organising Committee of The Spirit of Mother Jones Festival, Organising Committee of UCC & the First World War Commemorative Recital Event and finally Co-Organiser of the Cork Coal Quay Family Festival. God only knows where he gets the time and energy from. Here are his very kind words.
"Gilley Entertainment comes highly recommended and always delivers a guaranteed 5-star service.
"As co-organiser of the annual Cork Coal Quay Family Festival, we experienced their Rolls Royce service when we hired them to supply entertainment for the festival in the shape of the Walt Disney characters - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and friends and even Paddy himself, who is an established actor with many productions under his belt, delivered an Oscar performance on the day.
"Paddy certainly has the magic touch and perfectly embodies the spirit of Santa Claus."
"Gilley Entertainment comes highly recommended and always delivers a guaranteed 5-star service.
"As co-organiser of the annual Cork Coal Quay Family Festival, we experienced their Rolls Royce service when we hired them to supply entertainment for the festival in the shape of the Walt Disney characters - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and friends and even Paddy himself, who is an established actor with many productions under his belt, delivered an Oscar performance on the day.
"Paddy certainly has the magic touch and perfectly embodies the spirit of Santa Claus."
"I would highly recommend Paddy as Santa - he's so good he had me believing all over again" Michelle Gould
Our latest review has just arrived in from Community Activist and Sports Woman, the beautiful Michelle Gould and of course married to Cllr Thomas Gould.
' I've been to a lot of Santa's over the years but I have to say this was definitely the best one. I have two girls and the youngest one who is normally really shy spent ages chatting to Santa.
"He was so funny, witty (for us grown ups) and made them so relaxed. We had so much time with Santa not rushed in like other places. I would highly recommend Paddy as Santa - he's so good he had me believing all over again.'
' I've been to a lot of Santa's over the years but I have to say this was definitely the best one. I have two girls and the youngest one who is normally really shy spent ages chatting to Santa.
"He was so funny, witty (for us grown ups) and made them so relaxed. We had so much time with Santa not rushed in like other places. I would highly recommend Paddy as Santa - he's so good he had me believing all over again.'
"I can think of nothing more magical than to have Santa and his elf calling to your smallies in their own home!" Linda Kenny
Cork's very own, the beautiful Chanteuse Linda Kenny, has had this to say in the last few days about Gilley Entertainment (the owners of HoHoHo.ie) and our ability to deliver the best Santa around :
"Paddy's Santa was the best we have ever encountered. He even managed to convince a cynical 12 year old he was the real deal. I can think of nothing more magical than to have Santa and his elf visit your little smallies in their own home!!! A brilliant concept. There will be no rest for you this December Paddy.
"Paddy's Santa was 5 star, I can think of nothing more magical than to have Santa and his elf calling to your smallies in their own home!!! A brilliant business. Book early to avoid disappointment!
I love the idea of it!! I really hope it takes off for you! Finding the right Santa is essential. You are perfect in the role but I have never seen any other Santa come even close, and that is not to flatter you but to state that most guys lack either the passion for the job or the talent
"Paddy's Santa was the best we have ever encountered. He even managed to convince a cynical 12 year old he was the real deal. I can think of nothing more magical than to have Santa and his elf visit your little smallies in their own home!!! A brilliant concept. There will be no rest for you this December Paddy.
"Paddy's Santa was 5 star, I can think of nothing more magical than to have Santa and his elf calling to your smallies in their own home!!! A brilliant business. Book early to avoid disappointment!
I love the idea of it!! I really hope it takes off for you! Finding the right Santa is essential. You are perfect in the role but I have never seen any other Santa come even close, and that is not to flatter you but to state that most guys lack either the passion for the job or the talent
