TORONTO - Emerald Ball 2002

The 2002 Toronto Emerald Ball was held last October in the Fairmont Royal York. Guests perused the silent auction items and a beautiful display by Waterford crystal. A traditional Irish band provided the entertainment and special appearances by Molly and Leopold Bloom had everyone smiling. After a lovely dinner, renowned tenor Michael Colvin took the stage, followed by The Graham Howes Orchestra and a trio of traditional and modern Irish dancers.

We were delighted and privileged to have General John de Chastelain as our Guest of Honour this year. We were also honored that Noreen O’Sullivan, First Secretary, representing the Embassy of Ireland, and Sheila Towe, Consul Commercial, representing the British Consulate, joined us. CIBC World Markets was very proud to once again be the Evening Patron of this very special event.

Thank you to all who attended and to those who worked to ensure that the evening was a success. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Emerald Ball on October 17th, 2003.

- Susan Storey, Chair

OTTAWA - The 12th Annual Emerald Ball

The Twelfth Annual Emerald Ball was held on May 4th at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa.

We were privileged to have such special guests attend, including Irish Ambassador Martin Burke, representatives from the British High Commission, and a host of Ottawa's business leaders. We also had many remarkable performances including dancers from the Sue Faye Healy School of Irish Dancing, the musical magic of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, a fabulous new dance band and members of the Tara Players Theatre of Ottawa, a recent grant recipient.

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to bring together people who share the same values and objectives of peace and reconciliation in the area of arts and culture, education and community development.

- Sheila O'Gorman, Chair

EDMONTON -9th Annual Emerald Ball

The Edmonton Chapter held its 9th Annual Emerald Ball on March 16th at the Westin Hotel.

Our special guests, Paddy Doherty and Glen Barr of Border Horizons, Northern Ireland, held all 250 people in the palm of their hands during their speech.

A sold-out event, the evening raised the largest net amount in its history. Entertainment included the Edmonton Children's Choir, the Mattierin School of Irish Dance and the Celtic Showband. A truly superb evening.

- Colm O'Carroll, National Board Member

 

Photo Index Ottawa and Edmonton 1 Julia & Fergal Peters with Fiona Lavoy 2 Roxanne Wells & Patrick Devaney 3 Andrea Cairns & Andrea Mooney 4 Frank Peters, Paddy Doherty, Doodie Cahill, Glen Barr and Bill Neill 5 Wynn & Brian Nilsson with Colm O'Carroll Toronto 6 Guest of Honour General John de Chastelain & MaryAnn de Chastelain 7 Michael Colvin, Tenor 8 Rose Cammareri, National Board Member Robert Kearns, Emerald Ball Chair Sue Storey and Michael Breen 9 Wandering actors Krista Konkin & Aidan Simpson 10 Emerald Ball dancers Cara Dwyer, Sarah Robinson & Erica Wieler