THE LIMERICK-based charity, Cliona’s Foundation held its very first Christmas Gala Ball on Thursday, December 7 at The Marker Hotel in Dublin.
Róisín Wiley, Rose of Tralee, New York Rose was in attendance.
The Templeglantine/ Kilmallock native offered her support as an ambassador for the charity.
Dooradoyle TV presenter Muireann O'Connell was also in attendance at the gala.
Entrepreneur and TV presenter Suzanne Jackson hosted the gala which was sponsored by Huawei and all profits went towards helping the families that Cliona’s support.
There were some incredible auction items donated including a round of golf with Limerick Senior Hurling captain Declan Hannon at Adare Manor.
Cliona’s is a national charity providing financial assistance directly to parents of children with life-limiting or chronic complex care needs across Ireland to help with the non-medical expenses related to caring for their child.
Since 2008 the foundation has provided financial assistance to over 1300 families.
The foundation was set up by Brendan and Terry Ring, following the death of their daughter Cliona, from an inoperable brain tumour in 2006 aged 15.
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