.Maura Hanrahan, Angela Enright, Sandra O’Callaghan and Ashley O’Shea at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE annual Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch, which took place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday, was a typically stylish affair.
Ladies enjoyed some bubbly on arrival followed by great food, fine wines and some invaluable beauty and hair tips to get them through the party season.
Stylist Danny Leane and Beauty Expert Mary O’Donnell showcased some great looks from this season while Peter Mark had experts doing hair demos and brought along a goodie bag worth €50 for every lady attending.
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As well as all this, there were some amazing spot prizes for the charity raffle, with the chosen charity partner this year Respite Kerry.
A great way to kick off the party season then and everyone went home delighted with the afternoon’s fun. Scroll down for photos…
Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications with Lisa Martin at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kathleen O’Shea, Anne Buggy and Pat Clapham at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCatherine White and Mags Moriarty at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mags Millar and Mary Collins at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaura Murphy, Eileen Walsh and Carmel O’Connell at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lisa Martin and Rasha Amin at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaroline O’Regan and Geraldine O’Sullivan at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Diggin and Betty Healy at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAine Herlihy and Maureen Weir at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Woulfe and Tasha O’Connor at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPatricia Cusack, Michelle Keane and Carmel O’Connell at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Carmel Russell, Margaret Kissane and Caitriona Murphy at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Fitzgerald, Amanda Coulson, Eileen Collins and Carmel Collins at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary O’Donnell and Danny Leane at the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Looking forward to the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel later this Sunday were, Leah Danforth of Peter Mark Tralee, Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications, stylist Danny Leane, beauty expert Mary O’Donnell and Pamela Prendiville of The Ashe Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
LADIES can kick off Christmas in style this Sunday, November 27, when the annual Connect Ladies Lunch takes place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee.
Expect some bubbly on arrival, great food, fine wines, style, beauty and hair tips, on what is always a fabulous afternoon and a great idea for a Christmas party or get-together for ladies.
Stylist Danny Leane and Beauty Expert Mary O’Donnell will be on the couch after lunch for a chat and they will showcase some great looks from this season.
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Peter Mark have just launched their new look salon in Tralee, so they will have experts doing hair demos to show how to get that party look, and they have brought along a goodie bag worth €50 for every lady attending.
Looking forward to the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel later this month were stylist Danny Leane, Marie Sweeney of Respite Kerry, Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications, Lorraine Gordon and Orla Casey of Respite Kerry. Photo by Dermot Crean
As well as all this, there are some amazing spot prizes for the charity raffle, with the chosen charity partner this year Respite Kerry.
Kerry Respite Care is a social enterprise and registered charity which has developed an excellent reputation supporting older people and people with disabilities or long-term illnesses to continue living in their own homes.
The folks at the Ashe Hotel have pulled out all the stops to ensure that a delicious meal will be served in the cosy surroundings of Lotties.
Tickets are moving quickly so book yours today by calling Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237 for more details.
.Connect Kerry’s Margaret Kissane and Shauna Cashell of Stylesearch.ie looking forward to the Connect Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on November 28. Photo: John Walsh
CONNECT Kerry is preparing to host a fantastic event later this month, bringing ladies together safely for an afternoon of food and fashion.
While it couldn’t go ahead for obvious reasons last year, their annual Ladies Lunch returns and take place at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday, November 28.
They have a fantastic day lined up kicking off at 1pm with bubbly, gin, and other treats, lunch will be served at 2pm with fine wines and there will be a host of entertainment for the afternoon.
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This will include how to restyle your wardrobe with founder and CEO of fashion site stylesearch.ie Shauna Cashell, who will dispense some great advice on the day.
The Bon Secours Cosmetic & Hair Restoration Clinic will also explain what services are available at their new state of the art service The new Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic (CHRC) at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee.
The goodie bags are packed with luxury treats for all guests attending.
The day itself will have a charity raffle as always strongly supported by the local businesses of the county and this year’s will support the Phoenix Women’s Centre.
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Speaking at the launch organizer Margaret Kissane said; “In these strange times we are in its so difficult to organize events, but the time has come to realise that after all this time Covid is going to be here for some time to come and we have to find a balance and live with it. Our event will be operating the requested covid control procedures with covid cert confirmation at the door, we will also be carrying out temperature checks to facilitate the safe attendance of our guests.”
“Our numbers capacity is greatly reduced on other events like this, but again it’s for safety and comfort of our guest and we look forward to welcoming you all to a great day out to kick off Christmas and reconnect with your friends,” added Margaret, who can contacted on 086 2408237 for ticket details.
.Frances Harty, Samantha Clifford and Marie Baker at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE party season in Tralee drew to a close on Sunday and Connect Kerry’s annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon was a fitting way to see it out.
Around 80 ladies were in attendance at the event in The Ashe Hotel and they enjoyed some Skellig Gin or bubbly on arrival and could browse the fashion, crafts and food stands before going into the main room for a delicious four course luncheon with fine wines.
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MC for the afternoon was Mary McCaffrey and there was fashion from local boutiques showcasing the latest styles. Emma Quirke Hair and Romy Birdthistle from Paradise Beauty were on hand to provide many beauty tips and tricks.
In keeping with the tradition of the lunch supporting a local causes/schools, Tralee CBS Primary School will benefit from the raffle. Scroll down for photos…
Eileen Whelan and Audrey Moran at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Hanna Kelliher, Rose Kelliher, Lisa Martin and Emma at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Hutchinson, Sandra O’Callaghan, Angela Enright and Maura Hanrahan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marion O’Connor and Eleanor Stack at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanEllen Griffin and Jade Cuthbert at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mags Kissane of Connect Kerry and MC for the afternoon, Mary McCaffrey, at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanPhil Gildea, May Nolan and Eileen Doherty at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Magdalena Hennessy and Donna Kazmerczak at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanCatherine White and Lorraine Flanagan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Siobhan Ryle, Karen Walsh, Katie Fox and Sarah Barry at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanNorma O’Shea and Lisa O’Connell at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Denise Fleming and Laura Hartnett at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanOrla Walsh of Ballydonoghue Cookery School at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Joan Jill, Ciara Hill, Angela Moloney and Sinead Connolly at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Collins Griffin and Mary Lane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.
CONNECT Kerry is hosting its annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ashe Hotel Tralee, on this Sunday January 5.
Renowned for hosting the event on the last Sunday in November, organiser of the event Margaret Kissane, explained the reason for the move.
“This year we felt, with Women’s Christmas falling on a Monday and so much happening on the lead up to Christmas, that we would change things round a little and so we have an action packed day ready for those who worked hard over Christmas and now have the chance to relax before getting back into the routine that January brings.”
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The day will commence at 12.30pm with some bubbly and ladies can avail of bargains at the shopping village during the drinks reception, then it’s off to the main room for a delicious four course luncheon with fine wines.
The Ashe have created a mouth-watering menu and have even included their very popular slimmer’s choice which offers a delicious alternative for those who have started the healthy eating plan on January 1st.
Fashion from local boutiques will showcase the top 5 sale bargains they feel are a must for your wardrobe and Emma Quirke Hair and Romy Birdthistle from Paradise Beauty will be on hand to provide many beauty tips and tricks for the upcoming spring events and family occasions.
More guest speakers will join the party on the couch to prepare you well for January and how best to get you and our family healthy, and lots lots more.
Tickets are €60 and are available from Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237, also available in That’s Perfect, and from The Ashe Hotel. Pre booking is essential and demand for tickets is high, so book now to avoid disappointment.
“All in all a great day out is guaranteed as always, so don’t miss it,” said Margaret. “We have always supported a local cause with our events here in Connect and proud to say we have raised lots for many charities over the years, however we have now choose to support local schools going forward with our events for a term to enable us to give something back to that area of our community, so this year’s lunch will support Tralee CBS Primary School.”
For more information on tickets call Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237 or email margaret@connectpublications.ie
CONNECT Kerry is hosting its annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ashe Hotel Tralee, on Sunday January 5.
Renowned for hosting the event on the last Sunday in November, organiser of the event Margaret Kissane, explained the reason for the move.
“This year we felt, with Women’s Christmas falling on a Monday and so much happening on the lead up to Christmas, that we would change things round a little and so we have an action packed day ready for those who worked hard over Christmas and now have the chance to relax before getting back into the routine that January brings.”
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The day will commence at 12.30pm with some bubbly and ladies can avail of bargains at the shopping village during the drinks reception, then it’s off to the main room for a delicious four course luncheon with fine wines.
The Ashe have created a mouth-watering menu and have even included their very popular slimmer’s choice which offers a delicious alternative for those who have started the healthy eating plan on January 1st.
Fashion from local boutiques will showcase the top 5 sale bargains they feel are a must for your wardrobe and Emma Quirke Hair and Romy Birdthistle from Paradise Beauty will be on hand to provide many beauty tips and tricks for the upcoming spring events and family occasions.
More guest speakers will join the party on the couch to prepare you well for January and how best to get you and our family healthy, and lots lots more.
Tickets are €60 and are available from Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237, also available in That’s Perfect, and from the Ashe hotel.
Pre booking is essential and demand for tickets is high, so book now to avoid disappointment.
They would make an ideal Christmas gift and I think we all know a lady who would love to find these tickets on Christmas morning.
“A fantastic day is planned and our ladies get to continue the evening in style at the infamous after party with the very entertaining Sean Crowley,” said Margaret Kissane, Publisher and Editor, Connect Magazine.
“All in all a great day out is guaranteed as always, so don’t miss it. We have always supported a local cause with our events here in Connect and proud to say we have raised lots for many charities over the years, however we have now choose to support local schools going forward with our events for a term to enable us to give something back to that area of our community, so this year’s lunch will support Tralee CBS Primary School.
“It’s one of the many wonderful schools in the county and we hope you will join us and support them too, if it’s not your school don’t worry we will get to support your school very soon.”
For more information on tickets call Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237 or email margaret@connectpublications.ie
.Trish Moran, Claire Molloy, Melissa Nix and Rebecca Griffin at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 130 ladies enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of food, fashion and much more at the annual Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ashe Hotel Tralee on Sunday.
With over €4,000 in spot prizes, many ladies didn’t go home empty handed and more than €2,200 was raised for Blennerville NS.
The event commenced at 12.30pm with a Christmas Bellini Reception and ladies availed of the final make up touches at Alfie’s Powder Rooms. There was lots of gift ideas on display too before guest retired to the main room for a delicious 4 course luncheon with complimentary wines.
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Cathriona Rohan and her team was on hand to provide many beauty tips and tricks to take ladies from desk to party through the upcoming season.
Toireasa Ferris was MC for the day and was she joined on the couch with special guests who prepared ladies for the season ahead, with fashion and beauty advice. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and indeed evening! Scroll down for photos…
Eimear Baker, Marie Sullivan, Mairead Uí Lubhing, Patricia Kennedy and Nóirín Deane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Betty Stack and Anne Fitzgerald at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMonda Gaxha, Lisa Martin and Magda Hennessy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marian O’Connor and Eleanor Stack at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanDenise Shanahan and Catherine Moynihan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Róisin Doyle, Sorcha Ryan and Olivia O’Shea at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEdel O’Sullivan, Noreen Sugrue, Elaine O’Shea, Liz O’Connor and Helen Sugrue at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Grainne Foley Joy and Margaret Foley at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPauline O’Sullivan and Sinead Kenny at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sisters, Melissa Nix, Sorcha Ryan and Rebecca Griffin at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanNora Corridon, Colette Price, Rebecca Roche, Aisling Sweeney, Kathy Ivory and Maura O’Donnell at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Audrey Moran, Cecilia Reidy, Brenda Lynch and Noreen Fennessy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEileen Whelan, Barbara Liston and Susan McGillycuddy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marisa Reidy and daughter Hanna at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanKathleen O’Shea, Sandra O’Callaghan, Maura Hanrahan, Marie Hutchinson and Angela Enright at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Maria Dee, Diane Jeffers and Catherine Keane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEilish Hickey, Laura Hartnett and Denise Fleming at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire Murphy and Marie Loughran at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marie Baker, Mary McQuinn, Diane and Laura Baker at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Sullivan and Catriona Kennedy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPat Clapham and Kathleen O’Shea at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Phil Kelly, Toireasa Ferris, Chris Moloney and Marie Ferris at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEileen Lenihan and Noreen Cremins at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanOlga Slattery and Sinead Scannell at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMags Savage, Aleksandra Nowicka, Rachel O’Shea, Pat Clapham and Christina Hickey from All Seasons Florists at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJulie Brick and Helen Brick at the Connect Kerry Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Afternoon at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Launching the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon earlier this month were fashion writer Catherine Keane, Aoife Hickey of The Ashe Hotel, Margaret Kissane of Connect Kerry, Toireasa Ferris (MC for the event) and General Manager of The Ashe Hotel Ruth O’Sullivan. Photo by Dermot Crean
CONNECT Publications is hosting their annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ashe Hotel Tralee, this Sunday, but there’s only a handful of tickets left.
With over €4,000 in spot prizes, it’s going to be a fantastic day of fashion, beauty, food and fun. The day will commence at 12.30pm with a Christmas Bellini Reception and ladies can avail of the final make up touches at Alfie’s Powder Rooms, lots of gift ideas on display here too for those looking for gift ideas, then it’s off to the main room for a delicious 4 course luncheon with complimentary wines.
The Ashe have created a mouth-watering festive menu and have even included their very popular slimmer’s choice which offers a delicious alternative while staying on your healthy eating plan. Fashion from many boutiques will showcase the perfect festive outfit.
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Cathriona Rohan and her team will be on hand to provide many beauty tips and tricks to take ladies from desk to party through the upcoming season.
More guest speakers will join Toireasa Ferris MC for the day on the couch to prepare ladies for the season ahead, with fashion, food and lots, lots more.
Tickets are €55 and are available from Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237, also available in That’s Perfect, and from the Ashe Hotel.
This year’s lunch will support Blennerville Primary School. “It’s one of the many wonderful schools in the county and we hope you will join us and support them too, if it’s not your school don’t worry we will get to support your school very soon,” said Margaret Kissane.
.Margaret Kissane of Connect Kerry Publications with MC Toireasa Ferris at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
STYLISH ladies enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday for the Connect Kerry annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon, which supported Moyderwell Mercy Primary School Tralee.
Around 100 ladies were greeted with a Champagne reception and had a chance to browse the beauty and fashion stands before the main event.
Guests then enjoyed by a five course luncheon with complimentary wines, fashion and beauty tips.
Elaine Stack of the Lingerie Room Listowel gave her top secrets on wearing the correct underwear for that party outfit, Aoife Hannon will give a mini workshop on creating your own headpiece for that special occasion and Brush N Blush Hair and Beauty Salon announced they were opening another salon at a new location in the town centre.
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One lady, Karen Moore from Killarney, won Connect’s Facebook competition where she experienced a full style makeover thanks to Jasmine Boutique, Brush N Blush and That’s Perfect.
Karen Moore from Killarney before and after her makeover.
There was also €5,000 worth of spot prizes to be won and boutiques from around the county featured all the latest fashion trends for both men and women.
It was a fantastic afternoon and evening’s entertainment with many staying on for the after party with Sean Crowley. Scroll down for photos…
Breda and Sarah Mullins at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eileen Lenihan, Davina Lenihan and Noreen Cremins at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMartha Keane and Lorraine Flanagan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claudia O’Donnell and Laura Hartnett at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaroline Kelly and Catherine O’Sullivan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary McCarthy and Aileen Griffin at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanKaryn Moriarty, Sarah Foale and Monda Gaxha at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mags Millar, Mary Griffin and Mary Lane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBetty Healy, Geraldine O’Regan, Mary Burke and Elaine Casey at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kate Leen, Siobhan Sheehy, Eileen Ahern and Elaine Breen at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanGrainne O’Sullivan, Jill Hannon and Claire Leane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amel Bentoumi, Margaret Bell and Fiona Gaudino at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJacqueline O’Neill, Lucy Crowe and Mairead Moriarty at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tina and Faye Diggins at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Diggin and Magdalen Gentleman at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaria Guthrie and Roisin Hourigan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaura Jones, Helen Brick and Julie Brick at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanTara Cunningham (Manager) and Leslie Hussey of the Serenity Spa at The Rose Hotel, at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPromoting the Balance event which takes place in January at the INEC were John Griffin, James Flaherty, Donnchadh Walsh and Orla Thornton at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanYvonne O’Brien and Charlotte Dolan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanColette Lenihan and Ger McCarthy at the Brush N Blush stand at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Launching the Connect Kerry annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon were, in front; Jonathan Collins, Ballyroe Heights Hotel with Margaret Kissane, Connect Kerry. At back from left; Diane Jeffers Jasmine Boutique/ Maureen and Frances McCarthy Brush n Blush, Oonagh Rahilly, Moira Quinlan of Moyderwell Mercy School Tralee, Executive Chef John O’Leary and Toireasa Ferris MC for the event.
CONNECT Publications is hosting their annual Ladies Lunch and Fashion Afternoon supporting Moyderwell Mercy Primary School Tralee in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee, on Sunday, November 26.
The day will commence at 12.30pm with a Champagne reception and a gift exhibition, followed by a five course luncheon with complimentary wines, fashion and beauty tips.
Margaret Kissane, Publisher and Editor, Connect Magazine said: “We have always supported a local cause and proud to say we have raised lots for many charities over the years. However, we have now chosen to support local schools going forward with our events for a term to enable us to give something back to that area of our community. So this year’s lunch will support Moyderwell Mercy Primary. It’s one of the many wonderful schools in the county and we hope you will join us and support them too, if it’s not your school don’t worry we will get to support your school very soon”.
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The day will also feature festive tips on hair and beauty and an amazing finale is guaranteed from Brush ‘N’ Blush Hair and Beauty, Caheranne, Tralee, Elaine Stack of the Lingerie Room Listowel will be giving her top secrets on wearing the correct underwear for that party outfit and Aoife Hannon will give a mini workshop on creating your own headpiece for that special occasion.
Boutiques from around the county will feature all the latest fashion trends for both men and women and of course the raffle supporting the school has amazing prizes which include a trip for two to England via Irish Ferries, designer shoes from Kate Appleby, Amy Huberman Bourbon collection and lots more.
Plus everyone gets to go and continue the evening in style at the famous after party with the very entertaining Sean Crowley.
Moira Quinlan Principal of Moyderwell School said; “We are delighted that Connect Kerry has chosen Moyderwell as the first school to begin their ‘supporting your local school’ campaign and is very welcoming of the support. We are looking forward to a lovely day.”
Tickets are €50 and are available from Connect Magazine Editor, Margaret Kissane on 086 2408237, also available in That’s Perfect, Paco and Jasmine Tralee.
.Gertie Dempsey and Michelle Dempsey O’Connor at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE fourth annual Connect Ladies Lunch & Fashion Afternoon was another roaring success at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel yesterday, with those attending really pulling out all the stops in the style stakes.
Held in support of Recovery Haven Cancer Support House in Tralee, guests enjoyed a champagne reception, four course luncheon with wines, fashion show, beauty and cookings tips, entertainment and the famous after party late into the night with Sean Crowley.
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The lunch was mc’ed by well known fashionista and blogger, Orlagh Winters and the Best Dressed Lady was judged by new fashion editor of Connect and RTE TODAY Stylist Orla Diffily who deemed Sharon Heffernan the most stylish.
There was also lots of spot prizes and giveaways throughout the afternoon, beauty demonstrations, Christmas cooking tips and the latest in fashionable looks for the season from Kerry boutiques. Scroll down for photos…
Anne Marie O’Flaherty, Susan Lawlor and Liranda Krasniqi at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Christina Curtin and Noelle Kingston at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMadeline Foley, Mary Roche, Teresa Roche and Mairead O’Sullivan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Melissa Nix, Marie Nix, Trish Moran, Eileen Davis and Claire Molloy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Brick, Sharon Daly, Catherine O’Shea and Ciara Healy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Conny Riepshoff, Anne O’Sullivan and Antoinette Butler at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanNoelle Cox and Patricia O’Connor at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helen O’Sullivan, Julie Brick, Ciara Brick and Helen O’Sullivan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie and Teresa Walsh at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kathleen O’Shea, Sandra O’Callaghan and Deirdre Gaudino at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEileen Kennedy and Elizabeth McCarthy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Carol O’Sullivan, Fiona Fitzgerald, Aisling O’Sullivan, Mary Fitzgerald, Eileen Carroll and Breda O’Sullivan at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Hickey and Aoife Costello at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mandy Browne, Lisa Martin, Frances Harty, Sharon Cregan and Jackie Walsh at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMC Orlagh Winters with Margaret Kissane of Connect Kerry at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Phil Stack with Joan, Ísla and Bríannagh O’Connor at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRebecca and Mary Harris at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Siobhan Sheehy, Marian Godley, Colette O’Halloran, Ann Leane and Marie Dineen at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon Heffernan (winner of Best Dressed Lady at the event) and Eilish Stack at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pat Clapham and Anne Buggy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarian Barnes and Breda Hurley at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anne Marie Mangan, Helena Foran and Geraldine Sheehy at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRebekah Wall and Jennifer Kissane at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanLiz O’Gorman, Bernadette Davis and Fiona Barry at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaroline and Amy O’Halloran and Catherine Doyle at the Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch in aid of Recovery Haven at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
