Love is in the air

MAYO Roscommon Hospice Foundation have launched their 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 December 12 in Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar. 

“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, acting fundraising manager with Mayo Roscommon Hospice.  

The Mistletoe Ball (formally known as the ICE Ball) promises to be a festive night of entertainment, food, music and fabulous company, all in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice's planned new hospice/palliative care unit in Castlebar. 

Planning has now been granted for phase one of the development, which is a 14-bed unit at Knockaphunta, Castlebar, and 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. 

The Mistletoe Ball will begin with a champagne reception followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner in the function room, with some very special guests expected and music delivered by The Conquerors.

“It promises to be a fun-filled night, with prizes and an auction - including some once in a lifetime pieces,” Laurita explained. “We are hoping many companies across both Mayo and Roscommon will make this their Christmas party night.”

While the event is not black tie, many will dress to impress. As always, however, the emphasis is on the fun of the season and raising vital funds for the 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,” Laurita concluded. 

Tables of 10 are available for block-booking at €500, with individual tickets also available at €55 each.