Stars from all walks of life ranging from Kathryn Thomas to Rachel Blackmore donned their glad rags as they raised vital funds for the Children’s cancer fund at the Daisy Ball
The star-studded occasion saw guests come together in their finest attire in support of the Children’s Cancer Fund, which provides emotional, social and therapeutic support for children and young people (aged 0-24) who are living with cancer across the island of Ireland.
Kathryn Thomas pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
The event was hosted by Kathryn Thomas, and featured a packed programme of entertainment, including a live auction supported by Wilsons Auctions.
Bernadette McGarvey pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Guests then took to the dance floor for a special performance from Smash Hits.
Kathryn Thomas and Bernadette McGarvey pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Those who stepped out on the red carpet included champion jockey Rachael Blackmore, Ireland AM presenters Deric Ó hArtagáin, Alan Hughes, Elaine Crowley and Martin King, model boss Mandy Maher, 2FM’s own Helen Gagley, and many more.
Alan Hughes pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
For over 10 years, Cancer Fund for Children has had its short-break therapeutic centre, Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Co Down, provide thousands of families with restorative short breaks, precious time to reconnect, benefit from peer support, and simply be together.
Audrey McGrath and Deric Hartigan pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Over 4,000 families have experienced the support from the Co Down lodge, while Cancer Fund for Children also began construction on their second lodge, in Cong, Co Mayo, which will open next Spring.
Jennifer Rock pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Paige Mitchell pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Deric Hartigan pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Aileen Hickey pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Martin King and Jenny McCarthy pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Mandy Maher pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Rachael Blackmore pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Andrea Hayes pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Helen Galgey pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Audrey McGrath pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Kaci Rock and Lisa O Donoghue pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Elaine Crowley pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
Aileen Hickey and Matt Cooper pictured at the Cancer Fund For Children’s annual Daisy Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel,Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoy
