Back in March, this very important fundraising event was fortunate enough to take place before the pandemic struck.
Speaking about this, organiser Marie Corcoran says “It is a disgrace that we are the only region to not have a hospice and this is why we are running this ball to raise funds for one.
“Tullamore Lions got the ball rolling on this and we are doing all we can to help them and raise funds ourselves.”
Colette Kenny is one of a trio of long-serving organisers along with Maria Molloy and Marie Corcoran who have been organising the event for over a decade.
Marie Corcoran previously told LaoisToday: “We have been called the Three Musketeers and everything else as well.”
JL Sound performed in the lobby as the guests arrived while there was also a red carpet in what was a glamorous night.
Transmitter provided music on the night and the a DJ played afterwards.
Michael Scully went along and captured some great pictures.
Check them out below:
Antoinette and Tommy Comerford, Garret and Angie Doyle. Photo: Michael ScullyDr. Michael Cushen, Fr. Tom Dooley, P.P. and Special Guest, Claire Byrne. Photo: Michael ScullyClaire Byrne introduces .Dr. Michael Cushen. Photo: Michael ScullyRTE’s Claire Byrne with the Donagher, Broderick and Lawlor group. Photo: Michael Scully
RTE’s Claire Byrne with Mary Rooney. Photo: Michael ScullyRTE’s Claire Byrne with Laois/Offaly Palliative Care team and Gala Ball Organisers. Photo: Michael ScullyRTE’s Claire Byrne with Tullamore Lions Club group. Photo: Michael ScullyLisa Loughran and Breda Grogan. Photo: Michael ScullySylvia Harte, Marie Malone, Martina Norman and Marina Barry. Photo: Michael ScullyMartina Cooper, Shirley Luttrell Dempsey, Margaret Deveraux, Rhona Kenny, Frances Martin and Bridie Brady. Photo: Michael Scully
Christy Smith and Grainne Corcoran. Photo: Michael ScullyDr. Michael Cushen and Gretta Cushen. Photo: Michael Scully
Jenny Nolan, Emily Champ, Donna Ravenhill, Mairin O’Sullivan and Karen Dunne . Photo: Michael Scully
