Pictured at the presentation of a cheque for €7,500 to Accessible Counselling Tullamore from the proceeds of the 2022 Black Tie Charity Ball were: L-R: Joe Connolly, Bernie Boxwell, Aulwin Dunne, Molly Buckley (Power4Good), Jane Byrne (ACT), Roger Guiney (Dolans Pharmacy), Declan Harvey, Karen Flanagan, Carthagena Minnock, Dympna Summerville (ACT).

Black Tie Charity Ball to take place in Tullamore in December

One of the most eagerly-awaited events of the festive season, the Black Tie Charity Ball hosted by Power4Good Ireland and Accessible Counselling Tullamore (ACT) takes place in the Bridge House Hotel on Saturday, December 2 next.

The joint sponsors for this year's charity event are Hugo Loonam Motors and Tullamore Credit Union, and organisers are urging patrons to book their tickets early.

A drinks reception will take place at 7pm in the lobby of the Bridge House Hotel on December 2, with music being provided by Joe Coyne and Robbie Spain. This will be followed by a 4-course meal with wine.

The ever-popular Secrets band from Clara will entertain revellers into the early hours followed by a DJ, and there will also be a late bar with music by Dickie Donnelly.

The Best Dressed Lady event this year, with prizes totalling €1,000, is being sponsored by Dolans Pharmacy. Other sponsors of prizes include Cloud 9, Flowers by Lisa, Bridge House Hotel, Urba, Ritzys, and Kode. The spot prizes include vouchers for hair, beauty, fitness, and much more.

Tickets are priced at €85 euros each, and large tables are available for Christmas party groups.

Tickets are available from the Power4Good Charity Shop, Main Street, Kilbride Plaza, Tullamore and River Street, Clara. 085 7720550. Accessible Counselling Tullamore (ACT) call Lisa, 057 9352879 and Molly 087 2914302.