Charity Ball announced

DETAILS of the next Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball have been announced. 

The event, hosted by Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring will take place on Saturday, January 2019 in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street.

Three very worthy charities will benefit from the proceeds of the Ball – Hugh’s House, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.   

The Ball will be held in the Round Room only days after the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first Dáil Éireann in the same room on January 21.

The evening, which is sponsored by Conference & Events Venue at the Mansion House, will be one of fine food, music and fundraising.

Lord Mayor Ring said: “Hosting this Charity Ball will be one of the highlights of my year in office and the three charities which will benefit makes it more special. 

“I know of the wonderful support Hugh's House gives to families of children who are long term in-patients at nearby Temple Street Hospital. 

“The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind do exactly what it says on the tin! My family have participated in the puppy training programme and it is great to be able to support this life-changing service to the visually impaired. 

“Everyone is aware of the vital role the Jack and Jill Foundation plays in the lives of families of children requiring intensive home nursing needs or, sadly, needing end of life care.”

Lord Mayor Ring added: “Because of the partnership of my office with Padraic O'Kane of the Conference & Events Venue and FIRE Restaurant every cent raised goes directly to these brilliant charities.”

• Tickets for the Ball are priced at €125 each and they can be purchased from the Lord Mayor’s Office or at www.dublincity.ie and click on the ‘I want to pay’ tab.