London : 4 Dec. 2004 : The Winter Ball

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BLACK TIE & DIAMONDS WINTER BALL
The Hotel Inter-Continental, Park Lane, London

The Ireland Fund of Great Britain’s ‘Black Tie & Diamonds’ Winter Ball is fast becoming a firm favourite in the annual calendar of our supporters from both London and Dublin. Those who were lucky enough to get tickets knew they were getting one of the hottest tickets in town during the Christmas party season.

Peter Sutherland, Chairman of The Ireland Fund of GB addressed the five hundred strong gathering, urging them to support The Funds important work amongst the large and needy Irish community in Britain. He gave the example of The London Irish Women’s Centre, which will help London based Irish women to give their children a better Christmas by helping them to find safe and secure accommodation, and ensuring that they have some food and small gifts for their children on Christmas Day.

The committee would like to thank Laurent Perrier and Guinness, Irish Farmhouse Cheeses, Butlers Irish Chocolates, and all those who donated to the Auction and the Grand Draw, particularly Chateau de la Ligne, Philip Treacy London, McKenna’s Jewels, The Park – Kenmare, The Merrion Hotel – Dublin, Wedgwood, Independent News & Media, Diarmuid Gavin and artist Kate Millar.

Auction and draw items included:
° Chateau de La Ligne, Bordeaux – a unique opportunity for 10 people to have exclusive use of this “Winegeese” chateau for two nights.
° Ireland Vs England at Lansdowne Road – 2 VIP seats in private box and a suite at The Merrion.
° Unique opportunity to design and create your own set of Wedgwood plates.
° Exclusive spa holiday at Park Hotel, Kenmare.
° Philip Tracey Couture Hat.
° Luxury cruising holiday on The River Shannon.