THE style and the craic was mighty in the Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night for The Primrose Black Tie Gala Ball, in memory of Tommy Brosnan and with proceeds going to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) .
Yesterday we brought you photos from the event (click here) and now here’s some more glamour from the €100 a head event which was MC’d by well known Newstalk presenter and journalist, Jonathan Healy.
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OVER 350 people packed the Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night for a night of glamour, entertainment and fundraising for a great cause.
The Primrose Black Tie Gala Ball, in memory of Tommy Brosnan, was a fiercely stylish affair with people from all over the country attending.
Guests at the €100 a head event enjoyed a drinks reception and musical entertainment in the Pavilion followed by a five course meal with wines, auction and post dinner musical entertainment into the night.
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The night was MC’d by well known Newstalk presenter and journalist, Jonathan Healy.
Among the extensive selection of wonderful raffle and auction prizes were numerous 5 star hotel breaks; Golf (4 Ball) in Dromoland Castle; a racing bicycle worth €1,000; a signed Munster jersey, antiques and much more.
Tommy Brosnan, from The Spa, Tralee, passed away at the beginning of last summer after a five month battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
His family decided to organise the Primrose Ball Tie Gala Both to both raise much needed funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) and to raise awareness of the disease and to provide a support network for those who are currently diagnosed and their families in Kerry.
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A SPECIAL black-tie fundraiser in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is almost sold-out, showing the incredible support in Kerry and beyond for the event.
But there is still time to get tickets.
The Primrose Black Tie Gala Ball, in memory of Tommy Brosnan, will be held on April 17 in the Ballygarry House Hotel and people and businesses locally and nationally have rallied to generously support this exceptional fundraising event.
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The organisers have been inundated with an extensive selection of wonderful raffle and auction prizes including numerous 5 star hotel breaks; Golf (4 Ball) in Dromoland Castle; a racing bicycle worth €1,000; a signed Munster jersey, antiques and much more.
Tommy Brosnan, from The Spa, Tralee, passed away at the beginning of last summer after a five month battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
His family decided to organise the Primrose Ball Tie Gala Both to both raise much needed funds for the IMNDA and, importantly, to raise awareness of the disease and to provide a support network for those who are currently diagnosed and their families in Kerry.
“We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to this event both in terms of ticket sales, and the donation of high value raffle and auction prizes,” said Kate Brosnan, Tommy’s daughter.
“When our family decided to organise this Gala Ball, we wanted to remember and celebrate our dad Tommy and to raise much needed funds for research, patient care and family support for those with Motor Neutron disease in our community. Over the last 10 months alone, two prominent members of our local community have succumbed to this devastating illness. Due to the incredible response we have received to date, we are confident the night will raise substantial funds and sincerely thank everyone for their support,” said Kate.
The evening will commence with a drinks reception and musical entertainment in the Pavilion at 7.30pm, followed by a 5 course meal with wines, auction and post dinner musical entertainment into the night.
The night will be mc’ed by well known Newstalk presenter and journalist, Jonathan Healy. Those still wishing to attend are advised to book their tickets today by clicking here or telephone 087 2920432.
For on going updates, follow the Facebook page “Primrose Gala Ball”.
