Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation launched its new Christmas Charity Ball, with An Taoiseach and his wife Fionnuala Kenny on hand to do the honours. The newly named Mistletoe Ball will take place on Saturday December 12 in Breaffy House Resort.
“We are thrilled that An Taoiseach and Mrs Kenny agreed to launch the Mistletoe Ball by posing for some fun photos in Breaffy House recently,” said Laurita Blewitt of Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The Mistletoe Ball (formerly known as the Ice Ball ) promises to be a festive night of entertainment, food, music, and fabulous company and will be in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice's new hospice/palliative care unit in Castlebar, with some surprises on the night too.
The night will begin with a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner in the function room.
Planning has now been granted for phase one, a 14-bed unit at Knockaphunta, Castlebar, which will cater for people and families dealing with a life-limiting illness in Mayo and Roscommon. Phase Two will follow on with an eight-bed unit in Roscommon.
“We will have some very special guests there on the night and music will be performed by the legendary band, The Conquerors. This promises to be a fun filled night with prizes and an auction with some once in a lifetime pieces. We are hoping many companies across both counties Mayo and Roscommon will make this their Christmas party night," said acting fundraising manager Laurita Blewitt.
While this event is not black tie, many will dress to impress, but as always, the emphasis is on the fun of the season and raising vital funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. “We would like to thank all of you who have purchased tickets to previous years and in doing so, have supported your local hospice to raise the €2 million that is needed to fund palliative care services. And we look forward to continued support,” said Ms Blewitt. There are tables of 10 for block booking at €500 with individual tickets also available at €55.
