Council to stage first chairman’s charity ball

Council to stage first chairman’s charity ball

1 February 2017

NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council is to host its first chairman’s ball to raise funds for local charities.

The Canal Court Hotel in Newry will host the event on May 12, with the charities set to benefit including the Southern Area Hospice, Mind Your Mate and Yourself (MYMY) & PIPS, The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Autism H.A.N.D.

Council chairwoman, Gillian Fitzpatrick, said she is delighted to host the inaugural charity ball and is inviting people in the community and beyond to come together to enjoy an evening of entertainment and fundraising.

Councillor Fitzpatrick has also thanked event sponsors, Re-Gen Waste Ltd and Felix O’Hare, for their “invaluable financial contribution” towards the event.

“Thanks also to the Canal Court Hotel and McCadden’s for their generous in-kind support, all of which will ensure that more money will go directly to our four charities who work so tirelessly throughout our district for vulnerable people and those in need,” she said.

Councillor Fitzpatrick said the forthcoming charity ball promises to be a “sophisticated evening of 

delicious food and drink, fantastic entertainment and excellent company.”

Guests will be welcomed on arrival with a sparkling champagne reception sponsored by the Canal Court Hotel before being invited to sit for dinner.  

Q Radio’s Kevin McAllister will act as compare, entertaining guests throughout the evening with plenty of quick wit and banter, with the charity ball concluding with dancing to five piece band The Nooks, renowned for their unique blend of talent and charisma and who play everything from Hillbilly to Hip Hop.”

Tickets for the charity ball are available by contacting Sheila Kieran at Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s Democratic Services Department, telephone on (028) 3031 3141 or email sheila.kieran@nmandd.org.