.Andy Brace, Ultan Dillane, Ogie Moran, Tommy Walsh and Sean Walsh at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
WEEKS of meticulous preparation paid off last night as Tralee Rugby Club held a gala fundraising dinner in a purpose-built marquee at O’Dowd Park with many familiar faces from the sporting world in attendance.
The special World Cup Preview event saw over 300 guests attending with all 30 tables (at €1,500 each) sold out. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the club bar after which they guests made their way into the marquee for dinner.
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Former Ireland international and renowned rugby pundit, Bernard Jackman, was on hand to interview Billy Holland, Marcus Horan, John Ryan, Mick Galway, Ultan Dillane, Jack Crowley, Andrew Brace and more about the upcoming Rugby World Cup and Ireland’s chances of success.
Funds raised on the hugely successful night will go towards the continued development of Tralee Rugby Club as well as the IRFU Charitable Trust and Recovery Haven. Scroll down for photos…
Laura O’Sullivan, Michelle O’Neill and Anne O’Neill at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanElaine Lawlor, Vicky Stone and Diane O’Keeffe at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rosemary Broderick and Rhona Johnston at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanShane O’Sullivan, Gavin Peevers and Darragh O’Keeffe at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Heidi and Daniel Giles at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Stack and Helen Costello at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caoimhe Ní Loingsigh and Tadhg Hurley at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanDenis Murphy, Ciara Murphy, Tara Murphy and Eddie Murphy at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace O’Donnell, Malcolm Wilkinson and Melanie O’Donnell at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanAndrew Sheehy, Grainne O’Rourke, Fausia Janmahomed and James O’Brien at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanTim Lane, Michelle Lane, Aoileann de Hora and Nicky Benner at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJenny Crushell, Jeremy Walsh and John O’Carroll at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanRupert Swan and Frank Quilter at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Murray with Iseult and Noel O’Sullivan at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanThe scene is set to welcome guests into the marquee at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanHelping out on the night were Niamh Enright and Rosie Giles at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
